Toronto property tax increase forecast below 5% for 2026

Toronto City Council is set to consider a residential property tax increase of less than 5% for 2026, a lower rate than the previous two years. Councillor Brad Bradford criticizes the trend of high increases under recent mayors.

Berkshire's New CEO Greg Abel Gets $25M Salary

Greg Abel, Warren Buffett's successor at Berkshire Hathaway, will earn a $25 million annual salary, a 19% increase. Discover the details of his compensation and the massive cash pile he now manages.

Calgary office vacancy climbs back over 30%

Downtown Calgary's office vacancy rate has risen above 30% in the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling ongoing challenges for the city's commercial real estate sector. Learn what this means for the local economy.

Ex-SNC-Lavalin CEO stripped of licence, fined $75K

The former CEO of SNC-Lavalin has been stripped of his professional engineering licence and ordered to pay a $75,000 fine following disciplinary action. Get the full details on this major development.

U.S. to Ban Wall Street Investors from Buying Houses

President Donald Trump announces a move to prohibit institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes, a policy with potential ripple effects for the North American housing market. Read the details.

Global Economy's 2025 Stability Was an Illusion

Despite steady growth, 2025's global economy masked the damage of U.S. tariffs and policy chaos. AI spending and fiscal expansion provided a fragile cover, but 2026 could reveal the true cost.

U.S. seizes Venezuelan oil tanker, asserts control over sales

The U.S. has seized a sanctioned Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the Atlantic, with its energy secretary stating control over Venezuelan oil sales will continue 'indefinitely'. This move signals a significant escalation in geopolitical energy strategy.

Venezuela Oil Coup: A Warning for Canada

The U.S.-backed change in Venezuela puts Canada's oil exports at risk, highlighting an urgent need for trade diversification and infrastructure investment. Read the analysis.

Canadian Miner Wins Chile Lithium Project Approval

Vancouver's Wealth Minerals Ltd. secures approval for a lithium project in Chile as prices rebound. The move aligns with Chile's goal to double lithium output, tapping the world's largest reserves.

U.S. to control Venezuelan oil sales indefinitely

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright states American control over Venezuelan oil sales will continue indefinitely, a move with significant implications for global energy markets and geopolitics.

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