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Retrofit program loss stuns homeowners

The abrupt cancellation of the federal government's popular energy retrofit program has stunned homeowners who thought they still had two months to take advantage of the incentive.

Tories close energy-saving program early

Government has paid out less than half of the $400-million it dedicated to retrofit rebates, workers in the sector estimate

Save money and energy with home improvement rebate programs

With energy costs skyrocketing, saving energy means saving money -- and you can still get cash back for eco-friendly upgrades. We tell you where to find the rebate programs and what you need to know to ...

13 stupid things the government spent your money on

Canada’s finances may be the envy of the world, but the bar is awfully low these days. Whether it’s Ottawa, the provinces or municipalities, governments across the country face horrendous deficits. We must tighten our belts, say the politicians. Austerity and cutbacks are the order of the day.

Ahead of State of the Union, rating Obama's past promises

For all the forward-looking posturing, the decisions voters make in November will be as much about how the country fared during the president’s first term as what he proposes for a second.