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Halifax faces 10.5% property tax hike or service cuts
Halifax council debates painful budget choice: implement 10.5% property tax increase or cut municipal services. Key decisions ahead for residents.
Government insists public service cuts will be minimal
Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon confirms federal public service reductions will be minimal while addressing Liberal budget survival and policy stance. Read the latest developments.
PSAC: Public service layoff notices coming 'shortly'
PSAC warns 30,000 federal job cuts will devastate public services. Union urges Parliament to reject austerity budget as layoff notices loom.
SFU could save $850K by leaving NCAA for Canada
A new report reveals Simon Fraser University could save over $850,000 annually by leaving NCAA for Canadian competition, but women's softball and golf teams would be cut. Decision expected by month's end.
Federal Transit Funding Cut Derails Canadian Cities
Canada's $3-billion annual Public Transit Fund has been absorbed into a new fund, weakening federal support and jeopardizing transit expansion plans across the country.
How New Public Service Early Retirement Buyouts Work
Learn how the federal government's $1.5B early retirement incentive program will work for Canadian public servants, funded by the pension plan surplus. Get the details on eligibility and timeline.
Veterans Affairs faces $4.2B in planned budget cuts
As Remembrance Day tributes fade, a retired Canadian Armed Forces member questions the sincerity of 'thank you for your service' amid planned $4.2 billion cuts to Veterans Affairs.
Manitoba bird species changing after 50 years
After half a century of birdwatching, a veteran birder reveals dramatic changes in Manitoba's avian populations. Discover how climate and habitat shifts are transforming local wildlife.
Budget cuts target veterans' cannabis program savings
Federal budget reveals 10% of Carney's cuts come from reducing marijuana funding for veterans. Veterans Affairs to save $4.23B by reforming cannabis program that supplies 30 tonnes annually.
Ottawa public service cuts: 2.5% workforce impact
A new report reveals federal public service cuts will affect 2.5% of Ottawa's workforce, but economists explain why the city will weather this storm better than 1990s austerity.
Vancouver may remove public washroom fixtures to save money
Vancouver considers removing fixtures from public washrooms as part of budget cuts. Learn how this proposal could impact residents and city services.
Vancouver may remove washroom change tables to save money
Vancouver explores removing baby change tables and hygiene dispensers from public washrooms as part of budget efficiency measures. Learn how this could impact families.
Poll: Canadians Say Veterans Support Lacking
New polling reveals most Canadians feel insufficient support is provided to local veterans. The findings come after Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.
$22.5M Federal Investment Targets Veteran Homelessness
Federal government announces $22.5 million investment to fund 34 projects addressing veteran homelessness across Canada. Learn how this initiative will support veterans in need.
Ottawa's 2026 Budget: 11 Cost Increases Revealed
Discover the 11 major cost increases in Ottawa's 2026 draft budget, including police funding and service fees. Learn how these changes will impact residents.
Chinatown groups worry about city funding cuts
Vancouver's Chinatown organizations warn proposed city budget cuts threaten cultural spaces, senior housing, and legacy businesses. Learn how small grants fuel big changes.
Canadian soldier overcomes losing legs in Afghanistan
Maj. Mark Campbell recounts surviving two deaths after an IED explosion in Afghanistan that took his legs, continuing to serve for 35 years in the Canadian Armed Forces. Read his inspiring story of resilience.
Minnedosa displays 73 veteran banners for Remembrance Day
Minnedosa residents proudly embrace 73 veteran banners and poppy blanket display during Remembrance Day ceremonies, honoring local military heroes and preserving their legacy.
106-Year-Old Calgary WWII Vet Honoured on Remembrance Day
Bill Wright, Calgary's oldest living WWII veteran at 106, shares powerful reflections on Remembrance Day 2025. Discover his story of service and sacrifice.
Veteran urges feds to reverse shockwave therapy decision
Edmonton veteran Justin Yaassoub battles chronic pain with shockwave therapy as federal department limits coverage. Advocates push for reversal to help veterans.
Edmonton veteran's decade-long memorial tradition
Canadian military veteran Darren Longstaff transforms his yard into a Remembrance Day memorial for the 10th consecutive year, honoring those who served and sacrificed for Canada.
Calgary's oldest WWII vet honors fallen at ceremony
Wilbert (Bill) Wright, Calgary's oldest living WWII veteran at 106, laid a wreath during solemn Remembrance Day ceremonies as crowds gathered to honor Canada's military heroes.
Veteran uses blacksmithing to rebuild lives in Winnipeg
Cameron Bennett, a 20-year veteran, founded Forging Ahead Inc. to help veterans and first responders find purpose through blacksmithing. Discover how this innovative program transforms lives.
103-year-old vet's first Remembrance Day in Ottawa
Elmer Friesen, a 103-year-old WWII veteran, reflects on his emotional first Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa as Canadians nationwide honor fallen soldiers.
Federal Budget 2025 Cuts 40,000 Public Service Jobs
Mark Carney's first budget cuts 40,000 federal jobs, drawing union criticism. Analysis of workforce reductions and AI implementation in public service.
Moncton Vet Battles for Alternative PTSD Treatments
Retired Master Cpl. Gordon Hurley, a special forces vet in Moncton, reveals his long-hidden PTSD struggle and his fight for access to alternative therapies. His story highlights the urgent need for veteran mental health support.
Halifax Church Concert Pays Tribute to Veterans
A special Remembrance Day concert at St. Andrew's Church in Halifax honored veterans through music and shared memories. Discover how the community came together to pay tribute.
Stranger reveals Canadian soldier's untold WWII story
A British journalist tracks down Canadian family to share wartime stories of their grandfather, revealing decades-old bonds forged in North African hospitals during WWII.
Family's Quest to Bury Japanese-Canadian WWI Soldier
The family of Pte. Sentaro Omoto, a Japanese-Canadian WWI soldier, is determined to fulfill his final wish of having his ashes buried in British Columbia, correcting a historical injustice.
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