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Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

Doctors say capital gains tax changes will jeopardize their retirement. Is that true?

The Canadian Medical Association asserts the Liberals' proposed changes to capital gains taxation will put doctors' retirement savings in jeopardy
Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

Federal, Ontario governments unveil Honda's $15B mega-investment in province

The Ontario government is also close to an agreement with a First Nation to enable 'the first 80 kilometres' of road to the Ring of Fire to be built, Premier Ford said
BEYOND LOCAL: Orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon finds her way out

BEYOND LOCAL: Orca calf stranded in B.C. lagoon finds her way out

Called Kwee-sa-hay-is, or Brave Little Hunter, by local First Nation, swam past sand bar overnight at high tide – but she has yet to join pod
Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions

Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions

Legal observers question the decision to charge and prosecute when the evidence did not support it
BEYOND LOCAL: Rogers signs deal with Amazon to stream NHL games on Prime

BEYOND LOCAL: Rogers signs deal with Amazon to stream NHL games on Prime

The NHL’s first streaming agreement will see 26 regular season games move from a traditional TV broadcaster to Amazon’s Prime Video
Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada testing use of rental payment data for credit scores

Equifax Canada is exploring how rent data could factor in to credit scores to help make credit and financial services accessible to more people
Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

Texts contradict developer’s testimony about relationship with Ford aide during Greenbelt investigation

A developer involved in three Greenbelt removal requests testified that the premier’s longtime right-hand man never visited his home, but insiders’ messages show otherwise
BEYOND LOCAL: Bank of Canada officials split on rate cut timing, but agree easing will be gradual

BEYOND LOCAL: Bank of Canada officials split on rate cut timing, but agree easing will be gradual

Policy makers remain split on appropriate timing of first rate cut, but there’s more consensus about likely path of monetary policy after that
Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Consciousness a 'realistic possibility' in birds, fish, squid and bees, scholars say

Scientists and philosophers across the globe agree it is reasonable to assume the vast majority of creatures on Earth are sentient in some way — including lobster, squid and the tiny flies that swarm over drinks left outside in the summer
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada considers trade measures against China, Indonesia over nickel market: Freeland

BEYOND LOCAL: Canada considers trade measures against China, Indonesia over nickel market: Freeland

The two countries control much of the market, driving down the price and increasing the risk of Western rivals being choked out