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B.C. home sales fell about 9 per cent in September and Montreal-area sales dropped 11.6 per cent, but prices moved in opposite directions, board data show.
Nova Scotia’s new Traffic Safety Act replaces the Motor Vehicle Act on Oct. 19, with new rules for cyclists, child seats, parking and vulnerable road users.
Winnipeg’s municipal election is Oct. 28. Here is where advance voting runs, what ID the city requires, and what is on the ballot for mayor, council and school trustee.
Calgary council voted 14-1 on Sept. 22 to affirm the city’s place in Alberta and Canada. Here is who opposed it and what is on the Oct. 19 ballot.
Starting Oct. 19, B.C. replaces the second road test with a driving record assessment and shortens the novice phase for some drivers. Here is who is affected.
Manitoba animal rescues face growing pressure as pet food, vet costs and housing strain owners. Over 500 animals reached the Winnipeg Humane Society in July, and 150 were surrendered. Pet Life Animal Fund, founded in 2020 by Clinton Orr and Jodi Ruta, helps pay rescue vet bills.
Winnipeg votes Oct. 28 for mayor, 15 councillors and school trustees. Advance voting runs through Oct. 23; here are the dates, places and ID rules.
In August 2026, Canadian enterprise technology is having to reset its priorities. The rapid deployment of experimental artificial intelligence tools…
Banks, government offices, Canada Post and many stores close on Thanksgiving Monday, Oct. 12, but hours vary by province, city and chain. Here is what to expect and what to confirm.
Canadian Thanksgiving falls on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Here is where the holiday comes from, how it is observed today and why it differs from the American version.












