Politics

Vaughn Palmer: Short-lived ministry spent most of its money on staff and public relations Protesters bring attention to the toxic drug crisis in Vancouver. The crisis continues, but the Addictions Ministry is gone after failing to do much to stem the overdose deaths in B.C.Photo by Jason Payne /PNG VICTORIA — Premier David Eby denied … Read more

B.C. isn’t planning to remove its PST, so people in provinces with the HST will save a lot more The federal government’s GST/HST tax break is welcome news for retailers and shoppers. Many items that will receive a federal GST break are already exempted from B.C.’s PST, including books, newspapers, children’s clothing and car seats … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary. Trump also said he would nominate Russel Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget, a position Vought held during Trump’s first presidency. Vought … Read more

Even though Canada Post mail carriers are on strike, parents can breathe a sigh of relief knowing Santa is still accepting letters. Don’t worry: Santa will still see your letter – as soon as the strike is over.Photo by JOUNI PORSANGER/Lehtikuva /AFP via Getty Images With Canada Post employees on strike, parents may be wondering … Read more

McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations Conor McGregor prepares to fight Dustin Poirier in a UFC 264 lightweight mixed martial arts bout July 10, 2021, in Las Vegas. Photo by John Locher /THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LONDON (AP) — A woman who … Read more

The Crown corporation said Friday it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter, larger than its $290 million loss a year earlier Canada Post says it lost $315 million before tax in the third quarter compared with a loss before tax of $290 million a year earlier.Canada Post signage is seen during a … Read more

The changes — which have yet to be implemented by legislation — have sparked many questions amongst businesses who are getting ready for the busy holiday season Shoppers at the Eaton Centre mall in downtown Toronto on Nov. 21, 2020.Photo by REUTERS/Chris Helgren The changes — which have yet to be implemented by legislation — … Read more

LOADINGERROR LOADING This article is part of HuffPost’s biweekly politics newsletter. Click here to subscribe. A hallmark of Donald Trump’s first presidency was the way major policy developments would sometimes get almost no attention, because they were competing with the flurry of higher-profile, sometimes mind-blowing controversies swirling around him and his team. Evidently Trump’s second … Read more

Food, children’s clothes and books will be exempt from the tax, but there are few exceptions such as colouring books and calendars A grocery cart in a grocery store. The GST-free period will cover almost all food items, not just those deemed basic.Photo by STEFANI REYNOLDS /Getty Groceries This includes beer, wine and cider, pre-mixed … Read more

The marching song Heart of Oak under is fire for ‘language that does not align with values and ethos of today’s Royal Canadian Navy’ The Royal Canadian Navy’s Stadacona Band traditionally plays Heart of Oak when warships leave and return to their home ports.PHOTO CONTRIBUTED The Royal Canadian Navy is coming under fire for steering … Read more