Hijack Hike-Ups: Vehicle thefts in Alberta approaching Quebec and Ontario levels, says new CISC report
Edmonton, Alberta — A new federal intelligence report from the Criminal Intelligence Service Canada (CISC) has outlined that Quebec and Ontario organized crime members are traveling to steal vehicles from Alberta, increasing overall theft rates. In 2022 and 2023, Alberta reported 24,588 stolen vehicles compared to Quebec’s 29,705, as indicated by data from Équité Association. […]
Electrified Charges: Alberta to introduce $200 annual electric vehicle tax
Edmonton, Alberta — Electric car owners in Alberta will be required to pay an annual $200 electric vehicle tax starting in January 2025. The province unveiled its 2024 budget last Thursday and says that the new tax will be applied when electric vehicle owners register their vehicle and will be in addition to the current […]