Weather
Snowbirds face rising costs for winter stays in Florida
A weak Canadian dollar, inflation, and rising condo fees are making the annual migration south more expensive.
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Science
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Weather
Currency, condo fees and insurance squeeze Canadian snowbirds in Florida
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Cities
Edmonton's High Level Bridge to close for repairs in 2027 after storm damage
The city will combine urgent slope repairs with planned rehabilitation, closing the bridge for the entire construction season.
Cities
Vancouver's new mayor picks deputy, Metro Vancouver board members
The new mayor also selected seven members to represent Vancouver on the Metro Vancouver Regional District board.
Environment
Drones and electric fences deployed in Churchill to protect polar bears and people
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iGaming
Dutch online gambling revenue rebounds in 2026 despite deposit limits
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Housing
Toronto condo buyers choose to merge units for more space
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Housing
Young couples fall short of qualifying for homes in most major cities
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Environment
Parks Canada removes trees, burns debris to slow wildfires near Banff
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Housing
Bank of Canada rate hike deepens uncertainty for Toronto housing market
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