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How the 2023 federal budget impacts you

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland speak to media as they arrive to deliver the federal budget in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Tuesday, March 28, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Walmart and Costco in Canada not making food inflation worse, experts say

Experts say the Canadian presence of American retail giants such as Walmart and Costco isn't likely to blame for rising grocery prices. That's despite Canadian grocery chain executives having pushed for MPs to question those retailers as part of their study on food inflation.

These Canadian housing markets have home prices below the national average

Home prices have fallen below the national average in 14-out-of-20 regional housing markets, according to a report by Zoocasa. Saint John, N.B., took the top place for the most affordable region, with an average home price of $268,400.

Budget 2023 prioritizes pocketbook help and clean economy, deficit projected at $40.1B

In the 2023 federal budget, the government is unveiling continued deficit spending targeted at Canadians' pocketbooks, public health care and the clean economy.

Federal government capping excise tax on alcohol after outcry

The increase in excise duties on all alcoholic products is being temporarily capped at two per cent starting next month instead of a planned 6.3 per cent increase.

Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old.

King Charles III makes world debut as tour starts late in Germany

King Charles III will make his debut on the world stage Wednesday, three days later and 550 miles (885 kilometres) northeast of where he had intended.

Gwyneth Paltrow's ski collision trial continues with defence

Gwyneth Paltrow's attorneys are expected to continue relying mostly on experts to mount their defence on Wednesday, the seventh day of the trial over her 2016 ski collision with a 76-year-old retired optometrist.

300 million jobs could be affected by latest wave of AI, says Goldman Sachs

As many as 300 million full-time jobs around the world could be automated in some way by the newest wave of artificial intelligence that has spawned platforms like ChatGPT, according to Goldman Sachs economists.

Vancouver Island

Victoria landlord to pay tenant $30K for noise, asbestos exposure after judge strikes down challenge

A Victoria landlord and property management company must pay more than $30,000 in damages and rental reduction to a tenant who complained of exposure to asbestos and excessive noise while their apartment building was renovated.
'Hard to keep in stock': Non-alcoholic beer and cocktails creating buzz on Vancouver Island

They’ve been pulling plenty of pints of non-alcoholic beer at Oak Bay’s Penny Farthing pub since they started carrying it this past December.
Elephant seal rescued from side of Saanich highway

A wayward elephant seal that was spotted off the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Saanich was safely relocated by police and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) on Monday.

Calgary

Violence at Lions Park LRT station sends two women to hospital

Police were called to the Lions Park LRT station, near North Hill Centre, around 8 p.m. for reports of a large group of people fighting.
Police investigate suspicious death in downtown Calgary highrise

Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of a woman in a residential tower in downtown Calgary.
15-year-old girl shot to death in northeast Calgary

A 15-year-old girl was shot and killed in the northeast Calgary community of Martindale on Tuesday.

Edmonton

How the 2023 federal budget impacts you

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.
Edmonton man comes home to find snake native to U.S. in apartment

An Edmonton man says he hasn't slept well since finding a metre-long snake that's native to the eastern and southern American states behind his couch.
'Long road ahead of him': Employee shot at Edmonton Pizza Hut enters physiotherapy

The Pizza Hut employee who was shot at his workplace earlier this month is on the long road to recovery, his sister has confirmed Tuesday to CTV News Edmonton.

Toronto

Toronto council to meet for first time since Tory resigned, confirm mayor race dates

Toronto city council is set to meet today for the first time since former mayor John Tory resigned.
'Intense burst of snow' expected to hit Toronto area Wednesday

Spring may have arrived, but Toronto isn't quite done with winter weather yet.
Councillor Brad Bradford running for Toronto mayor

Brad Bradford has officially said he will run for mayor of Toronto.

Montreal

Maureen Breau, Quebec police officer, stabbed and killed during arrest

A Quebec provincial police officer was fatally stabbed Monday night while performing an arrest in Louiseville, west of Trois-Rivieres, Que. The Surete du Quebec (SQ) has confirmed the identity of the officer, Sgt. Maureen Breau, who had been on the force for over 20 years. She was assigned to the post of the MRC de Maskinonge. Another officer was injured during the incident, but their life is not in danger.
Police identify last two victims of Old Montreal fire, both 18 years old

Montreal police say they have identified two more victims found in the rubble of a fire in Old Montreal 12 days ago. Charlie Lacroix and Walid Belkahla, both 18, are the sixth and seventh victims of the fire.
Montreal synagogue spray painted with swastikas

A synagogue in The Plateau has been defaced with anti-semitic graffiti. Swastikas were spray painted on Bagg Street Shul sometime over the weekend, said synagogue president Michael Kaplan on Tuesday.

Winnipeg

Winnipeg has not recorded a positive temperature since Valentine's Day. Here is how long the cold could last

Manitobans waiting for the temperature to warm up this spring will have to wait a little longer.
How the 2023 federal budget impacts you

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.
RCMP searching for car with Saskatchewan plate in Manitoba homicide investigation

RCMP in Manitoba are asking for help in identifying a vehicle they say is connected with the death of a Brandon man last year.

Saskatoon

Taste of Saskatchewan going on hiatus this year, organizer says

Taste of Saskatchewan is tasting a break this summer.
Five-year-old Saskatoon boy suffers head injury in dog attack

A Saskatoon couple says they felt ignored by police after their five-year-old foster son was attacked by a dog outside the Meadowgreen Confectionary on March 22.
Budget 2023 prioritizes pocketbook help and clean economy, deficit projected at $40.1B

In the 2023 federal budget, the government is unveiling continued deficit spending targeted at Canadians' pocketbooks, public health care and the clean economy.

Regina

Sask. MLA Derek Meyers dies following battle with cancer

Derek Meyers, the MLA for Regina Walsh Acres has died following a battle with cancer, according to the province.
'The last time I saw my grandson alive': Grandfather testifies in 2nd-degree murder trial for Chelsea Whitby

Emerson Whitby was a busy, inquisitive toddler who was always moving around. That’s how his grandfather Travis Jolly described the 18-month-old boy as he detailed the last time he saw his grandson alive during trial at the Court of King’s Bench on Tuesday.
'Strong value': Regina police to officially launch Aerial Support Unit

The Regina Police Service (RPS) will be officially launching their Aerial Support Unit on Thursday morning.

Atlantic

N.S. mass shooting inquiry report must deliver 'clear commentary': family lawyer

A lawyer who represents Nova Scotia mass shooting victims' families said in an interview they are hoping "for clear commentary on what things went wrong and what things ought to have been done better or differently."
N.B. residents suffering from mystery brain disease call for fresh investigations

New Brunswickers suffering from a mystery neurological disorder are calling for an investigation into potential environmental causes of the health problems they've been living with for more than two years.
Moncton business owners want homelessness supports removed from downtown core within 30 days

The message at the forefront of Tuesday's meeting was united among the five panelists: supports for unhoused people aren’t welcome in Moncton's business district.

London

Name change approved for F.D. Roosevelt Public School

Trustees with the Thames Valley District School Board have approved a name change for F.D. Roosevelt Public School — to Forest City Public School.
New Costco south location to open its doors on Wednesday

Attention all Costco lovers, get your membership cards ready — after a long wait, the new Costco Wholesale location in south London, Ont. will officially open its doors on Wednesday morning.
Child dead in Elgin County, OPP investigating

OPP are investigating after discovering a child who was vital signs absent in West Elgin on Monday. According to police, no foul play is suspected in the child’s death.

Northern Ontario

Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old.
Meet the UW stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons.
How the 2023 federal budget impacts you

The federal government unveiled its spring budget Tuesday, with a clean economy as the centrepiece, and detailing targeted measures to help Canadians deal with still-high inflation.

Kitchener

Meet the UW stats prof who claims he can’t stop beating Roll Up To Win

A statistics professor at the University of Waterloo discusses how he continues to beat the Roll Up To Win contest at Tim Hortons.
Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler

A Hamilton, Ont., family is hoping to raise awareness about Strep A after the tragic death of their two-year-old.
'They're struggling to stretch their own budget': Grocery prices impact local food budgets

A one-time grocery rebate for low income Canadians is coming at time where many residents in the region are struggling to keep up with their food bills.