Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire
The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
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Chinatowns evolve and renew in Western Canada
Every Thursday to Sunday evening, the wait staff at the Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions restaurant carefully set knives and forks on chopstick rests at each table.
Dental program costs rise because more people have greater needs
The federal government now expects far more Canadians with long-overdue dental needs to sign up for its insurance plan, and the health minister says that's why the estimated cost has risen by $7 billion.
Alberta deputy premier insists it was appropriate for Danielle Smith to discuss COVID case with accused
Alberta’s deputy premier says it was appropriate for Premier Danielle Smith to phone up a pastor and discuss his upcoming criminal trial on charges stemming from protests over pandemic restrictions.
National carbon price and rebates rise Saturday in Ontario, Prairies
Canadians in the prairies, two territories and Ontario will pay a bit more to fill their gas tanks or heat their houses next month as the national carbon price rises on Saturday.
Freeland says housing left out of budget because 2022 funds are still being spent
Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has dismissed criticism that this week's federal budget lacks measures to address Canada’s housing crisis, saying last year’s budget featured a $10-billion plan that is still being spent.
One MP remains opposed to less stringent rules for lobbyists
All but one MP on the federal ethics committee has agreed with a proposal to reduce cooling-off periods for lobbyists doing political work.
Environment minister disappointed after Bloc, NDP, Greens vote for carbon price exemption bill
A bill exempting fossil fuels used for certain farming activities from the federal carbon price is headed to the Senate after the Conservatives, Bloc Québécois, NDP and Greens joined forces to pass it on March 29.
‘Drop in the bucket’: Indigenous advocates weigh in on Budget 2023
Advocacy groups say the federal government should have spent more on MMWIG and programming for Indigenous youth.
Plastic bags leaving their mark on the deep-sea floor
On the bottom of the Philippine Trench, 10,000 metres deep, plastic is reshaping life on the seafloor.
Senate to take the reins on environmental racism bill
A private member’s bill that would require the federal government to examine the links between race, socio-economic status and environmental risk passed third reading in the House of Commons Wednesday with the support of the Liberals, NDP and Greens.
Deal in place to return Lolita the orca to her Pacific waters
An unlikely coalition of a theme park owner, an animal rights group and an NFL owner-philanthropist plan to return Lolita — who has lived in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium for more than 50 years — to her home waters in the Pacific Northwest.
Automatic tax filing is coming soon to help vulnerable Canadians access benefits
The Canadian government is introducing an automatic system next year to help vulnerable people who don't file their taxes get their benefits.
Fatal stabbing in downtown Vancouver rocks city
The fatal stabbing of a 37-year-old father outside a downtown Vancouver Starbucks is casting a pall over the normally bustling block.
NDP claims budget wins with no mention of missing promise -- pharmacare bill
Jagmeet Singh took a victory lap at his New Democrat caucus meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in a speech that praised his party’s wins in the recent federal budget.