Moncton — On Thursday afternoon, RCMP heroically defended themselves against a home-grown, urban terrorist in the city’s east end. The per...
Baby boomers throw shade at new tax on ‘Transitions’ lenses
Fredericton — Many New Brunswick baby boomers are wearing their sunglasses at night due to the rampant popularity of Transitions prescription gl...
Canada Revenue Agency resorts to ‘poking’ debtors on Facebook
Atlantic Canada — Remember a few years ago when people you barely knew would “poke” you on Facebook? Well, the Canada Revenue Agency...
Rothesay homeowners change names to Irving to cash in on tax breaks
Rothesay — An entire street of homeowners in Rothesay have found a novel way to avoid future property tax hikes: they are all going to change th...
Province taxes all bad habits so smokers aren’t unfairly targeted
Fredericton — The Gallant government has raised taxes on cigarettes effective Feb. 1, collecting $6.25 per 25-pack, not including HST. Smokers a...
Trudeau imposing new carbon tax on marijuana smoking
Halifax — Starting in 2017, marijuana enthusiasts might need a loan if they want to get stoned. Yesterday in Halifax, the federal finance minist...