Fox News Poll: Record number say taxes are too high; government spending seen as wasteful
[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the deadline to file taxes a week away, a record number of voters say their taxes are too high, according to the latest Fox News Poll. They are also bothered by the rich not paying their fair share and how the government uses their money. […]
Deloitte sees Canada’s oilpatch as ripe for deals once turmoil blows over | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] It might be a busy market for mergers and acquisitions in Canada’s oilpatch later this year, provided the geopolitical mayhem eases enough for buyers and sellers to find common ground on price, says a partner at consulting firm Deloitte. In a report published Wednesday, Deloitte said deal activity seemed to be on the upswing […]
Vancouver Park Board approves plan to ask city for massive investment – BC | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vancouver Park Board has approved a plan to press city hall for a massive investment in its next capital plan. The Park Board vice chair, Brennan Bastyovanszky, put forward the proposal to advocate for major repairs on aging facilities and infrastructure over the next four […]
A fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire sparks market relief — but no clear path to lasting peace
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 06: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks alongside Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe (L) and U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (R) during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images News […]
Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war with Iran drags on, airlines cut flights
[ad_1] A Lufthansa passenger aircraft is parked at a gate while a SASCA fuel truck services it on the apron at Toulouse Blagnac Airport in Blagnac in Occitanie in France on March 15, 2026. Isabelle Souriment | AFP | Getty Images The surging price of jet fuel isn’t the airline industry’s only problem. Now, it’s […]
B.C. government’s U.S. coffee truck promotion cost taxpayers $165 a cup | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] A B.C. government promotion to hand out free coffee and tea to recruit U.S. health-care workers to move to the province to work came with a hefty price tag. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation submitted a Freedom of Information request to find out how much the two-day initiative in June 2025 in Seattle cost B.C. […]
Carney has a new $51B infrastructure fund. Here’s how he plans to spend it – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The federal government will address infrastructure gaps across Canada with billions of dollars in funding over the coming decade, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday at a news conference in Brampton, Ont. Carney used the event to break down how his government plans to dole out $51 billion in the Liberals’ Build Communities […]
British Columbia to get $2.2B from federal community fund | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size On Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced details of the federal government’s multi-billion-dollar Build Communities Strong Fund, which was announced in the 2025 budget. B.C. will be given $2.2 billion from the $51 billion fund. “We’re partnering with provinces, territories and municipalities to build local […]
Soaring diesel prices ‘going to be very expensive’ for Canadian farmers | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] With diesel and fertilizer prices surging, Canadian farmers are bracing for much higher costs than anticipated this growing season. As the war in Iran persists, diesel’s price continues rising, approaching $2 per litre in much of Canada — besides parts of B.C. where prices have surpassed that. This fuel is commonly used in farming machinery and, due to […]
Downtown Vancouver ‘stabilizing’ but challenges remain, annual report finds – BC | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Vancouver’s downtown is starting to bounce back, but many challenges remain, according to the eighth annual State of Downtown report. “This year’s report shows that downtown Vancouver is stabilizing—but “stabilizing” isn’t enough,” Jane Talbot, president and CEO of Downtown Van stated in the report. “Downtown Vancouver matters, and until we meaningfully address the challenges […]