• CHCH

    Federal government shares plan to build on federally-owned land

    Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and area news from CHCH - Hamilton, Halton, and Niagara news.. The federal government says it plans to lease and build on under-used federally-owned lands. The government says the plan is part of what it calls an “ambitous housing strategy” and part of the 2024 federal budget tabled this week. The federal lands can include post offices, government buildings, or an armoury. An armoury in Nova […]

  • Fraud Costs the Federal Government up to $521 Billion a Year

    The federal government loses up to $521 billion a year to fraud, according to a first-of-its-kind estimate from a Congressional watchdog. The U.S. Government Accountability Office, which serves as the research arm of Congress, estimated annual fraud losses cost taxpayers between $233 billion and $521 billion annually, according to a new report published Tuesday. The fraud estimate's range represents 3% to 7% of average federal obligations.

  • If Fraud Was an Agency, It Would Be Federal Government’s Sixth Largest

    By: Brett Rowland | The Center Square U.S. taxpayers lose up to $521 billion a year to fraud across the federal government, according to a first-of-its-kind estimate. The U.S. Government Accountability Office estimated annual fraud costs taxpayers between $233 billion and $521 billion annually, according to a new report published Tuesday. The fraud estimate's range

    • CP24

    Some of the key highlights from the Liberal government's 2024 federal budget

    OTTAWA - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland introduced the 2024 federal budget on Tuesday. Some key highlights: Housing In hopes of building nearly 3.9 million new homes across Canada by 2031, the government plans to: increase the capital cost allowance rate for apartments from four to 10 per cent, allowing builders larger tax writeoffs; extend the mortgage amortization period to 30 years for first-time homebuyers purchasing new builds; make more public lands available for...

  • Doctors again call for action on vapes to stop kids smoking

    Since last October at least four children have been hospitalized with serious lung problems after using vapes to excess, according to child medicine association NVK. In one case, a child ended up in intensive care on a breathing machine because the impact on their lungs was so serious, paediatrician Marije van den Beukel told the AD on Tuesday. The NVK has for years campaigned for a nicotine-free society and also wants the e-cigarette to be banned. On Tuesday, around 100

  • Syria calls for UN action to stop Israel’s attacks

    Damascus, Apr 21 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Government on Sunday urged the United Nations and the Security Council to condemn the Israel's repeated attacks on this nation. The post Syria calls for UN action to stop Israel’s attacks first appeared on Prensa Latina.

  • Petition: Call on the US and EU to Help Stop the Climate Crisis

    Please sign this petition demanding that the United States and European Nations step up to stop the climate crisis!

  • House calls on members to stop using ‘8’ car plates

    The House of Representatives has called out anew its members who are using protocol plates bearing the number “8,” saying these plates are not considered legitimate and authorized.

  • Arizona recieves $156 million solar power grant from federal government

    (The Center Square) – The Environmental Protection Agency awarded $156 million in federal taxpayer dollars toward developing solar power access in the state of Arizona. The grant is part of “Solar for All” program that the governor’s office said would equip 61 megawatts of solar to Arizonans, according to a news release. “Solar for All Arizonans is a critical program that will lower energy costs for thousands of Arizonans,” Gov. Katie Hobbs said in a statement....

  • Charities call on government to halve the number of mouldy, dangerous homes in England

    3.7 million homes are cold, in need of repair, or have serious hazards, analysis shows

    • CP24

    Premiers want return to co-operation with federal government with new budget

    OTTAWA - Canada's premiers are warning the federal government not to overreach into their jurisdictions when it comes to delivering the programs laid out in Ottawa's latest budget. In a letter responding to the Liberals' budget, the premiers say they worry new federal programs are eventually going to be downloaded onto provinces and territories. They also say the housing crisis cannot be solved by the federal government working with municipalities alone. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau...

    • CNBC

    Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

    The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using Facebook pages if it doesn't get clarity on its concerns from Meta.