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N.S. government spending outside budget process loses millions in interest: auditor

N.S. government spending outside budget process loses millions in interest: auditor

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia's auditor general says the province's spending outside the regular budget process lacks oversight and is costing the government millions of dollars in interest.
More games means Vancouver unsure of hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup

More games means Vancouver unsure of hosting costs for 2026 FIFA World Cup

VANCOUVER — The City of Vancouver says it's unable to give a complete estimate of costs associated with hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches because it is hosting two more games than originally anticipated.
B.C.'s securities watchdog fined rule breakers $430M. Why can't it make them pay?

B.C.'s securities watchdog fined rule breakers $430M. Why can't it make them pay?

VANCOUVER — Ronald McHaffie said he had big plans to build a ski resort near Hope, 150 km east of Vancouver, ahead of the 2010 Olympics. He cut an unlikely figure, with a Grizzly Adams beard and no history of resort development.
Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, classified systems not involved

Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, classified systems not involved

TORONTO — Canada's financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyberattack.
Fashion maven Jeanne Beker to publish new memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve'

Fashion maven Jeanne Beker to publish new memoir, 'Heart on My Sleeve'

TORONTO — Jeanne Beker, one of Canada's most authoritative fashion voices, will tell the story of her life through the clothes she's worn in a new memoir.
Modern Brier attempts to strike a tricky balance between its roots and changing game

Modern Brier attempts to strike a tricky balance between its roots and changing game

REGINA — The Brier is no longer your father's Brier.
Ontario reaches tentative deal with Catholic teachers, ensuring no strikes

Ontario reaches tentative deal with Catholic teachers, ensuring no strikes

TORONTO — Ontario's Catholic teachers have reached a tentative contract deal with the province, ensuring no province-wide job action or strikes for the next three years.
B.C., Ontario mortgage-holders increasingly missed payments in Q4, Equifax says

B.C., Ontario mortgage-holders increasingly missed payments in Q4, Equifax says

TORONTO — Consumers in Ontario and British Columbia increasingly missed payments on mortgages and credit cards in the fourth quarter of 2023, Equifax Canada said.
Toronto home sales up in February from last year as consumers eye rate cuts

Toronto home sales up in February from last year as consumers eye rate cuts

TORONTO — Greater Toronto home sales and listings were up in February from last year, but adjusted sales were down from a month earlier, the region's real estate board said Tuesday. Sales were up 17.
Man arrested in Port Moody, B.C., after driving car into sea for video livestream

Man arrested in Port Moody, B.C., after driving car into sea for video livestream

PORT MOODY, B.C. — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a man may be charged after he allegedly drove his vehicle into the sea as part of a livestreamed video. Const.