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90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

90% of B.C. communities adopt province's plans for more small-scale housing

VANCOUVER — Almost all British Columbia communities have adopted the provincial government's plan to tackle the housing crisis by allowing more multi-unit homes on properties.
Vast majority of Greater Toronto new condo investors losing money every month: report

Vast majority of Greater Toronto new condo investors losing money every month: report

TORONTO — Canada's largest condo market is facing its biggest test in decades as the number of investors losing money every month, and the amount they're losing, has ballooned, says a new report from CIBC and Urbanation.
Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song: What to know about the anthem

NEW YORK (AP) — In Vice President Kamala Harris' first 2024 presidential campaign video, a familiar rhythm rings out.
Insurance claim tally for last year's floods, wildfires in Nova Scotia: $490 million

Insurance claim tally for last year's floods, wildfires in Nova Scotia: $490 million

HALIFAX — The devastating wildfires and deadly flooding that plagued Nova Scotia last year have resulted in $490 million in insured losses, the Insurance Bureau of Canada said in a report released Thursday.
Veren Inc., formerly Crescent Point Energy, sees profit rise in second quarter

Veren Inc., formerly Crescent Point Energy, sees profit rise in second quarter

CALGARY — With its recent buying spree behind it, Veren Inc. – formerly Crescent Point Energy Corp. – is turning its attention to paying down debt. The oil and gas producer said Thursday its net debt as of June 30, 2024 was $3.
TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed

TransLink warns of huge public transport cuts unless '$600m funding gap' is addressed

NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. — Metro Vancouver's transportation provider TransLink is warning of massive service cuts unless a $600-million funding gap is addressed.
Loblaw, George Weston to settle class action over bread price-fixing for $500 million

Loblaw, George Weston to settle class action over bread price-fixing for $500 million

Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and its parent company George Weston Ltd. say they have agreed to pay $500 million to settle a pair of class-action lawsuits regarding their involvement in an alleged bread price-fixing scheme.
Loblaw boycott had 'minor' impact as company says lawsuit settlement hit profits

Loblaw boycott had 'minor' impact as company says lawsuit settlement hit profits

Loblaw said a boycott of its stores during its latest quarter had a minimal impact, as the company attributed lower profits to a settlement over an alleged bread price-fixing scheme.
New reality TV show 'Playground' puts dance studio dramas center stage

New reality TV show 'Playground' puts dance studio dramas center stage

London (AP) — The reality of a dance career is that it’s tough. New Hulu reality series “Playground" doesn't shy away from that.
Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace

Norad says it has intercepted Chinese, Russian aircraft near Alaskan airspace

OTTAWA — Norad says Canadian and American fighter jets have intercepted a group of Russian and Chinese planes flying near Alaska. The North American Aerospace Defence Command says the planes were detected and tracked on Wednesday.