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How undervaluation of Vancouver sites could cost millions in property taxes
VANCOUVER - Retired architect Michael Geller says he's always keen to restore some "justice" to Vancouver's real estate scene. So, when he noticed an official BC Assessment valuation of about $6.4 mil...
Jun 12, 2025

Alberta's Smith, former prime ministers to speak at conference ahead of G7
CALGARY - Two former Canadian prime ministers and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith are among the notable names set to speak at a conference today ahead of next week's G7 leaders' summit in Kananaskis. T...
Jun 12, 2025

$30B in new investments needed to meet Canada's critical mineral demand: report
TORONTO - A newly released report estimates Canada will need at least $30 billion in new capital investments by 2040 if it wants to meet domestic demand for the critical minerals key to a green econom...
Jun 12, 2025

Montreal Grand Prix fans stuck paying turbocharged prices for accommodation
MONTREAL - Paula Wadden has been a huge Formula One fan ever since she got hooked on the Netflix show "Drive to Survive" a few years ago. But the Halifax-area health-care worker says watching the Gran...
Jun 12, 2025

Protests at G7 summit in Alberta set to be largely peaceful, targeting Trump policies
EDMONTON - Protests during the upcoming G7 leaders summit in Kananaskis, Alta., may be starkly different than demonstrations happening this week against immigration crackdowns in the United States. A ...
Jun 12, 2025

Some Newfoundland hydrogen companies behind in bills as industry hype 'boils off'
ST. JOHN'S - Newfoundland and Labrador is owed millions of dollars in fees from green energy companies, underlining growing doubts about whether promises of major projects and multi-billion dollar inv...
Jun 12, 2025

Decision coming over officer's use of anti-riot gun in B.C. woman's death
VICTORIA - An adjudicator appointed by B.C.'s police watchdog is expected to release his decision on the discipline for an officer who fired an anti-riot weapon, killing a woman. Former B.C. Supreme C...
Jun 12, 2025

Crown continues closing submissions in hockey players' sex assault trial
LONDON - Prosecutors are expected to continue their closing submissions today at the sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team. Prosecutor Meaghan Cunningham arg...
Jun 12, 2025

Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran and the United States will hold a sixth round of negotiations over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program this Sunday in Oman, the sultanate's foreign minis...
Jun 12, 2025

Thunder find themselves in familiar territory in NBA Finals, trailing 2-1 in another series
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Game 1, a loss on the opposition's final shot. Game 2, an easy win. Game 3, another loss to fall behind in the series again. This formula is not the one that would be considered op...
Jun 11, 2025