As Canadians continue to struggle with the extremely high cost of buying a home in some of the country’s major urban centres, a new global report is underscoring just how expensive some of those markets are.
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Montreal shelters full as demand grows for homeless population
With July 1 moving day coming, homeless shelters in Montreal are having to turn people away from their doors as demand is ‘on steroids’ in 2024.
The U.S. supports ‘a just and lasting peace’ for Ukraine, Harris tells Zelenskyy at Swiss summit
Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday pledged America’s full support in backing Ukraine and global efforts to achieve “a just and lasting peace” in the face of Russia’s invasion, representing the United States at an international gathering on the war and meeting with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss his country’s vision for ending it.
Lake Summerside water quality advisory lifted after high fecal bacteria levels
Alberta Health Services has lifted the water quality advisory for Lake Summerside in south Edmonton.
Not all fathers are equal when it comes to separation rights in Quebec, says expert
While some fathers can afford to spend thousands of dollars to have a lawyer represent their interests, it’s a different story for fathers who are poor or new to the country and unfamiliar with the workings of the Quebec legal system.
Thieves stole $10K worth of ice baths from Langford CrossFit gym, RCMP say
Thieves managed to steal two large, portable ice baths from a CrossFit gym on Vancouver Island this week, according to local Mounties.
With more sunny days ahead, experts say be aware of melanoma risk
With summer soon to be in full swing and many hot and sunny days expected, experts are emphasizing the need to protect yourself from the rays, which could lead to melanoma.
Edmonton police commission, city council need to ‘get back together’: chair
The chair of the Edmonton Police Commission said it’s “critical” the commission repairs its relationship with city council.
Dawgs stay home to win rare road game at Seaman Stadium
The Okotoks claimed a road win Thursday night without having to leave the friendly confines of Seaman Stadium as they topped Edmonton 7-2.
Sonnet to withdraw from Alberta auto
Another insurer is backing away from Alberta’s auto insurance market. Sonnet Insurance Company announced yesterday it will phase out its auto insurance operations in Alberta. The Definity subsidiary said Dec. 13, 2024, will be its intended date of withdrawal, upon…The post Sonnet to withdraw from Alberta auto appeared first on Canadian Underwriter.
