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Trump Admin Reverses Biden-Era Land Mine Policy

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reversed a policy banning antipersonnel land mines, allowing global use. The move, detailed in a new memo, is framed as a strategic necessity. Read the full analysis.

Snuneymuxw First Nation Buys Coquitlam Casino

The Snuneymuxw First Nation has completed the landmark purchase of the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam. This major economic development deal signals growing Indigenous ownership in BC's gaming sector.

Toronto hikes land transfer tax on luxury homes over $3M

Toronto City Council has approved Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to increase the land transfer tax for luxury home sales above $3 million. Learn about the new policy and its implications for the city's real estate market.

Toronto Should Ditch Land Transfer Tax, Analyst Says

Following Calgary's move to reduce property tax hikes, calls grow for Toronto to scrap its municipal land transfer tax, which critics argue worsens housing affordability and distorts the market.

Counterfeit money buys iPhone in Guelph

Police are investigating after counterfeit Canadian currency was used to purchase an iPhone in Guelph, Ontario. Learn the details of this financial crime and how to spot fake bills.

Tribunal clears way for major Cambridge condo project

A tribunal decision has cleared the final hurdle for a major three-tower condo development at the site of the former Preston Springs Hotel in Cambridge, paving the way for significant urban transformation.

Cowichan Tribes Land Case Implications for BC

The Cowichan Tribes land title ruling is now Canada's most significant case, sparking fierce debate over Indigenous rights and private property certainty. Explore the legal and political fallout.

Villa Maria's New Director Faces Land Crisis

Christian Corno becomes Villa Maria School's new director general tasked with resolving bitter land dispute with Sisters of Notre Dame. Can he save the 171-year-old institution?

First Nations seek ban on 3M hectare development

Two First Nations in northwestern Ontario demand provincial ban on industrial development across three million hectares of remote northern territory. Learn about their conservation efforts.

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