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Minister MacLeod And The Subsidized $44k Top-Up

PC Minister Lisa MacLeod got a payout of $44,000 over three years from her publically subsidized riding association, on top of her minister salary and housing allowance.

Record gas prices come to town

High demand and the invasion of Ukraine are causing record-high prices at the pump, getting as high as $2/litre over the weekend, with no relief in sight.

Signs the housing market is returning to sanity

The housing market might be showing some signs of slowing down. Not stopping, but maybe not running out of control anymore. Maybe.

Insider Edition: Vietnamese Food With A Regional Flair

The Insider returns with more must-visit Vietnamese restaurants. Plus some top-notch ramen, a drink of the week, and loads of events for your weekend.

Lansdowne 2.0 moving too fast

Residents want the Lansdowne 2.0 process to slow down, and the local councillor wants the decision to be up to the next council, after the fall election.