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Canada

Insurance premium hikes will jolt drivers. Does promise of future savings make it all worthwhile?

Auto insurance reform is a hot topic in Alberta, with the government touting potential savings of $400 by 2027. However,…

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Nova Scotia

N.S. regulator approves hikes to residential water rates for 5 utilities

Five water utilities in Nova Scotia have received approval from the provincial regulator to increase residential rates so far in 2024,…

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Lifestyle

How much does Disney cost? Ticket price hikes analyzed

Disney recently announced a huge slate of projects for parks and cruises in front of 12,000 of its most loyal fans, who…

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Nova Scotia

Freeland’s new federal budget hikes taxes on the rich to cover billions in new spending

HIGHLIGHTS: Ottawa to spend $52.9 billion more than planned over the next five years. Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland projects Ottawa…

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Canada

Experts predict tax hikes in budget as Trudeau government stretches to pay for its promises

Economists and experts say they’re expecting the federal government to raise taxes in Tuesday’s budget to help offset billions of dollars…

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Business

Bank of Canada worries further rate hikes could overheat spring housing market

The Bank of Canada is trying to thread a needle. It’s keeping rates higher for longer at least in part…

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Business

Watch out for flying fees: WestJet hikes checked bag cost, Flair adds credit card fee

Here’s the good news: Airfares have declined in Canada. The bad news? You might wind up paying more in added fees. WestJet…

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Canada

Concordia, McGill to take Quebec to court over tuition hikes for out-of-province students

Two English universities in Montreal are launching separate lawsuits against the Quebec government over tuition hikes for out-of-province students.  “I…

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Nova Scotia

‘Just getting nowhere’: Nova Scotians struggle with Jan. 1 cost hikes

While New Year’s is usually welcomed with cheers, many Nova Scotians are likely not raising a glass in celebration of…

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Nova Scotia

Ottawa, Nova Scotia funding wage hikes, new benefits for early childhood educators

HALIFAX, N.S. — Early childhood educators and other licensed child-care staff will be seeing wage increases as well as health…

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