A temporary federal tax break set to start this weekend is causing confusion for Calgary retailers – and it's also coming at a cost.
The parliamentary budget officer says the GST holiday could cost upwards of $2.7 billion if provinces with a harmonized sales tax ask for compensation.
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce compared the sorting of GST-free items to going through a naughty and nice list. "It's like eating a chocolate bar. It tastes good for five minutes, and then afterwards you're thinking, 'Okay, why did I do that?'" she added. Sudbury, Ont., family traumatized after hospital said loved one had been released, when in fact they had passed away
B.C. Crown prosecutors are calling for an eight-year prison term for a woman who illegally treated nearly 1,000 patients across the province while impersonating a real nurse.Toxic drug deaths in October reached a low not seen in years, according to new preliminary data from the B.C. Coroners Service.As drivers head to stores to do their Christmas shopping, ICBC is warning everyone to be particularly cautious in parking lots – where a whopping number of crashes occur.
Treasury Board president accuses PSAC of sharing 'misleading information' on $1.9 billion public service pension surplus
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