CFIB says economic update doesn’t help shrinking number of SMEs
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 5:06 PM
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has stated that measures announced in yesterday’s federal spring economic update were “not enough to halt the alarming loss of small businesses” across the country. ... [read more]
Court stays order requiring township to issue fill permit pending appeal
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 4:02 PM
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted a township’s motion for a stay of an order forcing it to issue a fill permit, ruling that denying the stay could render the municipality’s appeal moot. ... [read more]
B.C. ministers urging federal government to bring in online harms bill, rules on AI chatbots
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 @ 3:43 PM
B.C.’s attorney general is calling on Ottawa to take immediate action to protect the public — and especially young people — from online harm. In a letter addressed to the federal ministers responsible for AI and Canadian Heritage, B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says Ottawa should bring in online harms legislation that sets minimum safety standards for youth using the internet as soon as possible. ... [read more]
B.C. unveils new regulations on gun violence, organized crime
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 @ 3:31 PM
The B.C. government has outlined new regulations on firearms aimed at curbing gun violence and keeping communities safe. ... [read more]