The Ontario government says it will reverse controversial expansions it made to the urban boundaries of some municipalities as part of its plan to build more homes. 'Too much involvement from the minister's office' in decisions, Paul Calandra says The Ontario government says it will reverse controversial expansions it made …
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Saskatoon organization offering free tattoo removal services to former gang members
It's not uncommon for people to regret some of the tattoos they got when they were younger. But some tattoos are more important to leave behind than others. Saskatoon organization removes tattoos using funds from the province's gang violence reduction strategy It's not uncommon for people to regret some of …
Read More »Judge who ruled for N.B. landlord in rent-reduction case owns apartment building
New Brunswick Court of King's Bench Justice Kathryn Gregory, who sided with a landlord in a case involving the way provincial tenancy officers have been phasing-in large rent increases, owns an apartment building. Justice Kathryn Gregory's conduct does 'warrant attention,' legal expert suggests New Brunswick Court of King's Bench Justice …
Read More »Ontario woman says using ‘cash for houses’ company was costly mistake
Companies offering fast cash for houses — with promises of no Realtor fees and quick closings — are popular. But there’s no regulatory oversight and a Hamilton-area woman says using the “quick sale” option was a costly mistake. Unlicensed real estate entrepreneurs have no professional responsibilities — unlike Realtors Laurie …
Read More »This senior sold his home due to interest rate hikes. Now, he can’t find an affordable rental
John Cufflin has just over a week until he has to be out of the house he’s owned for three decades — and a lack of affordable rentals in Calgary means right now, the 76-year-old has nowhere to go. 76-year-old Calgarian considering returning to workforce to pay bills John Cufflin …
Read More »How the Doug Ford government’s Greenbelt bill aims to quash $120M lawsuit
The new legislation tabled by Premier Doug Ford’s government to return land to Ontario’s Greenbelt also seeks to shut down a developer’s $120-million lawsuit that dates back to 2017. 'Unique' property is only one that political staffer Ryan Amato did not pick for removal from Greenbelt New legislation tabled by …
Read More »The human side of Ottawa’s fentanyl crisis
A toxic drug supply. Increasing overdoses. A lack of support and housing. This is the human side of Ottawa's fentanyl crisis. Warning: Video contains graphic content and explicit language Playing with fire: The faces of the fentanyl epidemic 5 hours ago Duration 16:45 Featured VideoWarning: This video contains graphic content …
Read More »Palestinians in Canada appeal to federal government to help loved ones flee Gaza
A group of Palestinians are hoping Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada will create a humanitarian pathway for Palestinians fleeing from violence since the Israel-Hamas war began, similar to those implemented for people from places like Syria and Ukraine. More than 4,300 people have been killed in Gaza, according to Hamas-run …
Read More »Quebec tuition hike already has some out-of-province students weighing alternatives
Several high schoolers who attended Concordia University's fall open house Saturday said the increase will influence their decisions about university. 'It's going to take Montreal off as an option,' says prospective Concordia student Hundreds of teenagers and their families packed into Concordia University's downtown Montreal campus on Saturday to attend …
Read More »Some schools in Canada avoid discussing Israel-Hamas war, leaving students on their own
Canadian school boards, divisions and districts are taking different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from no mention at all to offering support groups for students. But some teens feel it's important to talk about the conflict in school, fully aware of the tough conversations ahead. Other boards …
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