National News

National Safe Driving Week Warns of Cannabis Risks

As National Safe Driving Week approaches from December 1 to 7, a critical reminder is being issued about the dangers of driving under the influence of cannabis. While cannabis use has been legalized for recreational purposes in Canada, the misconception that it impairs driving less than alcohol remains widespread. However, this belief poses serious risks to road safety, with potentially fatal consequences. […]

Business

Liberal Government to Introduce GST Break for Canadians, but Some Critics Call for More

Canadians will see a tax break starting December 14, 2024, as the Liberal government implements a temporary GST/HST exemption on various goods, including food, children’s items, and alcohol. The Government of Canada says the initiative, which will last until February 15, 2025, aims to help ease the financial burden many Canadians have faced in recent years. […]

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National News

PBO Report Shows Carbon Tax Costs Outweigh Rebates for Canadian Households

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF), an advocacy group focused on lowering taxes and government spending, is calling for the federal government to scrap the carbon tax following a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). The report confirms that the carbon tax is costing the average household more than they receive back in rebates. […]

National News

Majority of Canadians Oppose Federal Ban on Gas and Diesel Vehicles, Poll Shows

A new Leger poll released by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) reveals that a majority of Canadians oppose the federal government’s plan to ban the sale of new gas and diesel vehicles by 2035. According to the poll, 59% of Canadians are against the ban, while only 29% support it, with 12% undecided. […]

National News

Albertans Face High Gas Taxes, Says CTF Report

Albertans are paying significantly higher taxes at the gas pump, according to the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF). In its 26th annual Gas Tax Honesty Report, the CTF revealed that drivers in Alberta are shelling out 48 cents per litre in taxes for gasoline, a substantial burden compared to other provinces. […]

Local News

Local Educator Honoured with National Teaching Excellence Award in STEM

Christina Dafoe, a dedicated teacher at Four Winds Public School in Morinville, has received the prestigious National Certificate of Excellence for Teaching Excellence in STEM. This award, part of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence, recognized her innovative contributions to education, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). […]

Food & Health

Canada Launches National School Food Program

In what it says is a bid to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau unveiled the Government of Canada’s launch of a National School Food Program Monday. […]