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National Rent Report Dec 2024: Rents Hit 15-Month Low

The average asking rent for residential properties in Canada dropped to $2,139 in November, the lowest level in 15 months, according to the National Rent Report by… Read more »

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$12 Million Infrastructure Upgrades Completed in Lake Louise Area to Enhance Safety and Wildlife Connectivity

Parks Canada has completed a $12 million project to enhance roadway infrastructure in the Lake Louise region of Banff National Park. Per the news release, the upgrades… Read more »

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Economic Freedom Ranking: Alberta 1st in Canada & 12th in North America

Alberta remains the most economically free province in Canada, according to the Economic Freedom of North America 2024 report released by the Fraser Institute. Among 93 jurisdictions… Read more »

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2025 Canada’s Food Price Report: This is How Much More You’ll Spend on Food Next Year

Canada’s latest Food Price Report reveals that food affordability will remain a key concern in the new year despite slower-than-expected price increases in 2024. The 2025 report… Read more »

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KFC Canada Debuts Limited-Edition Bucket with Record-Playing Lid for the Holidays

KFC Canada has unveiled a unique offering for the holiday season: a limited-edition bucket lid that doubles as a playable vinyl record. The Kentucky Fried Carols record… Read more »

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Alberta to End Photo Radar Ticketing on Select Highways Next Spring

Alberta is overhauling its photo radar program to prioritize traffic safety over revenue generation. Effective April 1, 2025, photo radar ticketing on numbered provincial highways will cease,… Read more »

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Dec 4 – Subway Canada Celebrates National Cookie Day with Free Footlong Cookies

Subway Canada is marking National Cookie Day on December 4, 2024, with a special promotion. Customers who purchase any Footlong sub at participating locations will receive a… Read more »

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Study: Canada’s Violent and Property Crime Rates Surpass the United States

A recent study by the Fraser Institute indicates that Canada’s rates of violent and property crime have risen significantly, now exceeding comparable rates in the United States…. Read more »

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How Canada’s Health Care System Compares to Other Universal Health Care Countries – 2024

A recent study by the Fraser Institute reveals that Canada ranks among the highest spenders on healthcare within a group of 31 high-income countries with universal healthcare… Read more »

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Survey: Alberta Seeks Public Input on Future of Passenger Rail Development

Alberta’s government is advancing its Passenger Rail Master Plan and is urging the public to participate in shaping the future of rail infrastructure in the province. The… Read more »

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Tax Break: Here is the List of Items You Can Save on GST/HST For Two Months

Today, Justin Trudeau announced a legislative measure to suspend the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) on holiday essentials from December 14, 2024, to February 15, 2025…. Read more »

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Country Thunder Announce Headliners For 2025 Calgary Summer Music Festival

Country Thunder organizers have announced the headliners for the 2025 edition of the festival in Calgary. The festival, scheduled for August 15 to 17, will be headlined… Read more »

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$504 For Tequila & More – Most Ordered Foods and Trends in Canada This Year According to Skip

Skip, a Canadian delivery platform, has released its annual report showcasing the country’s top food and retail trends for 2024. The data reflects regional favourites, viral culinary… Read more »

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Alberta Living Wage 2024: How Much You Need to Earn Per Hour For Simple Living

Alberta Living Wage Network has published the hourly wages required for residents of various Alberta cities to earn to maintain a modest standard of living in 2024…. Read more »

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Canada Gets New $2 Circulation Coin Honouring Inuit Nunangat

The Royal Canadian Mint has released a new $2 commemorative circulation coin to celebrate Inuit Nunangat, the Inuit homeland in Canada’s North. This coin, designed by Inuit… Read more »

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Starbucks to Eliminate Extra Charges for Nondairy Milk Options

Starbucks customers in the United States and Canada will no longer be charged extra for selecting nondairy milk options in their beverages at company-owned stores starting next… Read more »

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Oct 23: Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3.75%

The Bank of Canada has lowered its policy interest rate by 50 basis points, bringing the target for the overnight rate to 3.75%. The Bank Rate is… Read more »

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After the Wildfire: Explore Jasper National Park This Thanksgiving Weekend & Support Local Economy

After the devastation caused by past summer’s Jasper wildfire, many are wondering when the park will return to normal operations. While it may be a while until… Read more »

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October 10 to 12: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Over the Next Two Nights

Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight and possibly over the weekend. Space Weather… Read more »

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Illuminated CPKC Holiday Train Returns For 2024 Season Visiting New Brunswick For the First Time (Schedule)

The Holiday Train will return to the rails this season for its 26th cross-continent tour this November. In November, two decorated trains will make the festive journey,… Read more »

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Popeyes Brings Back Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich For Halloween Season

Popeyes Canada is spicing up its menu with the return of a fiery addition—the Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich. Timed for the Halloween season, this sandwich is a… Read more »

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Oct 3-4: Northern Lights Could Be Visible Across Canada Tonight

Depending on your location in Canada, you could be in for a celestial treat of mesmerizing Northern Light displays tonight. Due to coronal mass ejection, Space Weather… Read more »

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100 Years of RCAF: Canada Now Has a Colourful New Circulation Toonie

The Royal Canadian Mint has introduced a new $2 circulation coin to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Unveiled at 17 Wing Winnipeg on Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, the coin celebrates a century of contributions by RCAF personnel.

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Sept 17-18: When to See Tonight’s Partial Lunar Eclipse and Harvest Super Moon in Canada

Look up tonight to see a partial lunar eclipse. Tonight’s eclipse will be visible from all of Canada. The eclipse will last 246 minutes, with the partial eclipse for 64 minutes.

Observers looking at the Moon will be able to see a faint but distinct smudge on the moon’s disk during the duration of the umbral eclipse.

For those in Alberta and Saskatchewan, the moon will rise only after the penumbral eclipse begins, and western B.C. residents will miss out on the beginning of the partial eclipse.