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Ontario cuts booze discount for bars, restaurants in 2026

Ontario will reduce its wholesale alcohol discount for bars and restaurants from 15% to 10% starting Jan. 1, 2026. Industry warns this will raise costs for struggling businesses and likely increase prices for consumers.

Instacart Halts AI Price Experiments After Criticism

Instacart has terminated its AI-driven dynamic pricing tests following user criticism. The grocery delivery service faced scrutiny for algorithm-based price fluctuations. Learn what this means for Canadian shoppers.

Calgary rents slide more than 6% since summer

New data reveals a continued decline in Calgary rental prices, with one-bedroom unfurnished suites averaging $1,488 in November, a significant year-over-year drop. Explore the market trends.

NB EUB cancels carbon cost adjuster removal

New Brunswick Energy and Utilities Board reverses decision to remove carbon cost adjustor. Learn how this affects energy prices and provincial climate policy.

Smith: Industrial Carbon Tax Must Be Affordable

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith states the timeline for the $130/tonne industrial carbon tax must align with what industry can afford, following a new energy deal with Ottawa.

How Rent Control Worsens Housing Shortages

Jerry Agar analyzes how rent control policies, intended to help tenants, create housing shortages and hurt middle-income landlords. Discover the unintended consequences.

Last-Minute Push for Salvation Army Rent Bank Funding

London City Council faces pressure to reopen 2026 budget deliberations after Salvation Army's rent bank program was omitted. The program helps prevent homelessness by providing emergency housing support.

Toronto landlords offer free rent to attract tenants

Toronto's rental market sees a surge in incentives like free rent and gift cards as vacancies climb to 3.5%. Landlords adapt to a more competitive landscape, offering perks to secure long-term tenants.

Canadian Rents Drop 13th Month Straight to $2,105

New data reveals Canadian rental markets are cooling significantly, with average asking rents dropping for the 13th consecutive month. Discover which provinces saw the biggest declines and what this means for renters and investors.

Ontario fiscal update amid carbon tax concerns

Ontario's Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy to deliver fiscal update amid concerns over federal carbon tax increase and its effects on provincial economy and household budgets.

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