Toronto’s $46.5-Billion Dilemma: Can a Sales Tax Save the Day?
Toronto City Hall is exploring the possibility of implementing a local sales tax as a potential solution to its significant fiscal challenges. While municipal sales taxes are common in many foreign cities, they are unprecedented in Canada. A successful implementation in Toronto could set a precedent for other cash-strapped Canadian municipalities. However, there are hurdles […]
Tesla Killer? Mercedes-Benz Launches New CLA Electric Sedan Concept
Stand aside (or park in the corner), Tesla Model 3. Mercedes-Benz (ETR: MBG) has unveiled its highly anticipated CLA electric sedan concept, setting the stage for a new era in entry-level electric vehicles. Revealed at the IAA Mobility event, the Mercedes CLA concept boasts impressive efficiency, offering a WLTP range exceeding 466 miles (750 km), […]
REMAX: Canadian Home Prices to Remain Stagnant for Remainder of 2023
Canada’s housing market is undergoing a significant shift as it faces some of the highest interest rates in decades. This fall, RE/MAX Canada’s brokers and agents have observed a potential market cooling due to these soaring interest rates coupled with a concerning lack of housing inventory. Consequently, the national average sale price of homes is […]
Trump’s $7 Million Gain From His Mugshot Could Go To Fulton County Amid Copyright Issue
Donald Trump has capitalized on his Fulton County mugshot, potentially infringing U.S. copyright laws while raking in substantial profits. It seems that the former president’s keen understanding of his loyal voter base led him to believe they would eagerly purchase merchandise bearing his iconic visage. However, a closer look at the legal aspects of this […]
Elon Musk, “Free Speech Absolutist”, Is Waging War Against Anti-Defamation League
In a concerning turn of events, a hashtag campaign, marred by allegations of antisemitic content and driven by right-wing ideologues, has taken center stage on X, the platform previously known as Twitter. Elon Musk, the owner of X, has publicly lent his support to this campaign, raising questions about the platform’s commitment to combating hate […]
Terra Balcanica Hits New Mineralized Structure In 640 Metre Step-Out
A new mineralized structure has been discovered by Terra Balcanica Resources (CSE: TERA) at the Viogor-Zanik project in eastern Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Decade Resources Encounters Further Copper At Nobody Knows Project, Details Slim
Decade Resources (TSXV: DEC) is looking to get shareholders excited with the release of additional drill core photos ahead of assay results from drilling conducted at the Nobody Knows Copper Project. The company is now stating that they have continued to intersect “thick intervals of copper sulphides,” which has been found in felsic volcanic flow […]
Green Thumb To Repurchase Up To US$50 Million Shares
Green Thumb Industries (CSE: GTII) is looking to get investors excited again, announcing this morning it would be conducting a large share repurchase program. The US multi state cannabis operator is looking to spend up to US$50 million on a stock buyback program, with that figure representing roughly a third of all cash it had […]
1 Dead, “Exodus To Begin” As Intense Rain Douses Burning Man Festival
New revelations have emerged regarding the tragic incident that occurred at the Burning Man festival, where a man lost his life amid the unexpected turmoil caused by a severe storm that left approximately 70,000 festivalgoers stranded on-site. Burning Man was plunged into pandemonium over the weekend as torrential flooding led to the closure of the […]
Tesla Owners in China Demand Compensation Over Drastic Model S and Model X Price Drops
Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) has implemented another round of significant price cuts, this time for its Model S and Model X vehicles, impacting customers in various regions, including the United States and China. The electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled the new prices at the beginning of the month, amounting to a substantial decrease of 15-20% for the […]