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The provincial government is expanding its provincial sales tax program to include professional services. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business is calling on the BC government to reverse the decision saying the change will be a direct blow to business owners. Ben O’Hara-Byrne explains.

The new wave of lawsuits against OpenAI in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shooting. The new extension of the federal gas tax holiday. The United Nations’ warning about when Earth will surpass a critical climate change benchmark. Plus, the new Heritage Minute honouring a small Canadian town’s big help to stranded travellers on...

Real estate can be a powerful investment, but building wealth takes more than simply owning property. Wealthsimple’s Zoe Wolpert shares practical tips on mortgages, taxes, market timing, and strategies that could help Canadians make smarter real estate decisions. Plus, learn how you can enter Wealthsimple’s Monthly Millionaire Contest for a chance to win a Toronto...

An unexpected change of plans for travellers heading to the Okanagan can come with a heavy price tag. A family from Calgary is having to pay the bill for a vacation they won’t be attending. Kylie Stanton has the story.

With the deadline just days away for applying for or renewing for the B.C. government’s property tax deferral program, investment experts are once again sounding an alarm about the impact on many homeowners. And as Aaron McArthur reports, they say their warnings to the NDP government have been met with no response.

Breaking news out of Calgary as a man has been charged with first-degree murder after the bodies of his two children were found inside his vehicle Thursday morning. The 37-year-old suspect appeared in court on Friday and police say he is the father of the victims: a 5-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl. They’re believed...

A property tax expert says the B.C. government’s changes to its property tax deferral program could be disastrous for some seniors, and could force some to sell their home to pay their tax bill in less than 20 years. Aaron McArthur reports.

Two friends in London have won more than $80.4 million in a Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Lotto Max draw after matching all numbers in the Dec. 30 jackpot. The longtime friends, who met in an ESL class after immigrating to Canada, say the life-changing prize will benefit generations to come.

Getting medical information easily shared between different health care teams can be a frustrating process. Even in 2026, many offices rely on fax machines and snail mail to communicate. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on why the Canadian Medical Association is pushing for change.

Housing Minister Rob Flack joined Focus Ontario after unveiling new legislation and massive tax breaks for developers. He said he hopes the change will finally move the needle on sluggish housing starts.

An Air Canada employee is facing charges for attempting to export 66 kilograms of cannabis from Toronto Pearson International Airport. Investigators determined an employee working in the baggage room had placed luggage tags that included the names of “unsuspecting” passengers on the suitcases containing the cannabis.

A man in PEI is arrested and charged with murder, half a year after his girlfriend went missing in Edmonton. Inner city community leaders approve councillors approving a new tax subclass taking aim at derelict commercial properties. The Inglewood Community League is suing its former treasurer over hundreds of thousands in missing money.

Turning on the tap and pouring yourself a clean fresh glass of water is something most of us take for granted. But for one in four people worldwide, this is not reality. A Canadian organization, Acts for Water, is working to change this for people in Uganda. Tracey DeGraaf, the CEO for Acts for Water,...

Between the provincial education property tax and the city-controlled property taxes, Lethbridge residents will be spending more money this year. As Justin Sibbet reports, taxpayer advocates aren’t happy, but say citizen advocacy could change things in the future.

It may not be your favourite time of year, but tax filing season is officially upon us. The Canada Revenue Agency is opening its online filing services today, and this year includes several federal tax changes that could affect your return. Gerry Vittoratos, National Tax Specialist at Montreal-based UFile, joins Global News Morning’s host Laura...

Tenants have complained about a lack of action at an East York rental building for decades. Eight months after Mayor Olivia Chow pledged to finally make a difference at 500 Dawes Rd., the courts have cleared the way for the city to do the work and charge the owner on their property tax bill. Matthew...

While the Alberta government won’t increase personal income taxes to help make up a shortfall in the 2026 budget, there are several other ways Albertans will be paying more through increases to fees and changes to the education property tax. Sarah Komadina explains.

Alberta’s expected 20206 budget deficits have Finance Minister Nate Horner questioning the province’s tax system. While there are economists on board with changes, other political experts say it’s unlikely Alberta will do something like introduce a provincial sales tax. Erik Bay reports.

Legal proceedings have begun against the Quebec government denouncing changes to its now-defunct Programme de l’expérience québécoise (PEQ). A lawyer representing more than five hundred clients says the government’s decision to change the rules is forcing many people to leave the province even if they already have jobs, speak French and pay taxes. As Tim...

Halifax Regional Municipality is looking to implement a new bylaw that changes the regulations for taxi operators and rideshare drivers. One rideshare company says the new regulations will negatively impact drivers. But a taxi company says they see the possible changes as a step in the right direction. Angela Capobianco reports.