Canada
Poilievre says Ottawa must protect private property in wake of Cowichan Tribes ruling
RICHMOND — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the federal government must do more to protect…
In the news today: Iran ceasefire, Terrebonne byelection, Decade of B.C. drug crisis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is stepping into local politics over its housing policies,…
Advocates have little hope social housing needs in Quebec will be addressed soon
MONTREAL — Brique par brique, a non-profit that builds housing in Montreal, has been trying…
Connecticut churches aim to add affordable housing, ‘Yes in God’s backyard’
The Rev. Ellis Miller pointed toward six acres of flat fields covered in dry grass,…
As waterfront homeowners stock up on sand, those living near sand excavation sites pay the price
For four years, since Larry Lewis moved to Cranberry Village, he’s heard the rumble of…
Quebec coroner investigating after three homeless people died last week in Montreal
MONTREAL — The Quebec coroner’s office says it has ordered an investigation into the deaths…
Carney says he’s still committed to green incentives promised during leadership race
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s still committed to delivering incentives to help…
Former Vancouver mayor laments ‘normalcy’ of Downtown Eastside ‘despair’
VANCOUVER — Former senator and Vancouver mayor Larry Campbell says it was a “depressing and…
Feds, Ontario pool $8.8B for housing infrastructure to cut development fees
OTTAWA — The federal and Ontario governments said Monday they will together invest billions of…
Canada launches inquiry on frozen and canned vegetable imports
OTTAWA — The federal government has launched a trade inquiry on global imports of frozen…
Indigenous services minister questioned about fire that killed toddler
OTTAWA — First Nations chiefs from northern Ontario demanded answers Thursday from Indigenous Services Minister…
Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding
OTTAWA — The federal government is proposing a $1.7-billion fund to help provinces and territories…
TD slashes housing market forecast for 2026, now sees sales and prices falling
TD Economics has severely lowered its 2026 forecast for home sales and prices, saying it…
Manitoba budget expands tax exemption on food items, aims to cut deficit
WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government laid out a provincial budget Tuesday that promises savings for…