Torontonians will know more today about the possible taxes and fees available to city council will be in its quest to raise more money to address its financial challenges. Report expected to outline possible measures like parking tax, sales tax, vehicle fee Torontonians will know more today about the possible …
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Evacuations are stressful. Mental health professionals weigh in on how to manage that anxiety
When someone knocks on your door telling you to leave right away, it can bring up some pretty intense emotions. Planning ahead, establishing a routine and helping out can all help mitigate evacuation anxiety Thousands of British Columbians have now been faced with being ordered to leave their homes immediately, …
Read More »Is Toronto rolling out new taxes? City staff to unveil report on city’s finances today
Torontonians will know more today about the possible taxes and fees available to city council will be in its quest to raise more money to address its financial challenges. Report expected to outline possible measures like parking tax, sales tax, vehicle fee Torontonians will know more today about the possible …
Read More »West Kelowna declares state of emergency with 6,600 properties on alert over looming wildfires
The City of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley have declared a local state of emergency due to a looming wildfire. B.C. entering critical 48 hours for wildfires, officials warn, with high winds and lightning in forecast THE LATEST: The City of West Kelowna and …
Read More »West Kelowna declares state of emergency with over 1,000 properties ordered evacuated as wildfire surges
The City of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley have declared a local state of emergency due to a looming wildfire. B.C. entering critical 48 hours for wildfires, officials warn, with high winds and lightning in forecast THE LATEST: The City of West Kelowna and …
Read More »Kelowna declares state of emergency after wildfire jumps Lake Okanagan, prompting more evacuations
The City of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley have declared a local state of emergency due to a looming wildfire. B.C. entering critical 48 hours for wildfires, officials warn, with high winds and lightning in forecast THE LATEST: The City of West Kelowna and …
Read More »Kelowna declares state of emergency after wildfire jumps Okanagan Lake, prompting more evacuations
The City of West Kelowna and the Westbank First Nation in B.C.'s Okanagan Valley have declared a local state of emergency due to a looming wildfire. B.C. entering critical 48 hours for wildfires, officials warn, with high winds and lightning in forecast THE LATEST: The City of West Kelowna and …
Read More »Some breast cancer patients may not need radiation, new Canadian research suggests
Older women with early, low-risk breast cancer may not need to receive radiation treatment, according to a new research finding that experts say could spare patients from some harmful side effects. Breast cancer survivor says radiation treatment is painful, has lingering impacts Older women with early, low-risk breast cancer may …
Read More »Driver education hasn’t been easily accessible to Sask. people who use ASL — soon that’s going to change
Aspiring drivers can translate the text of the Saskatchewan Drivers Textbook on SGI's website into more than 130 languages — but American Sign Language is not one of them. SGI handbook can be translated in more than 130 languages but not American Sign Language Aspiring drivers can translate the text …
Read More »Taxpayers are spending hours on hold with the CRA — despite repeated promises of faster service
The federal government has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars to improve customer service at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) — but people who regularly deal with the country's tax collector say it hasn't had much of an effect, with telephone wait times sometimes clocking in at more than two …
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