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Analysis The disappointment reflex: Why Canada's economy is actually doing better than you think

Canada's economy posts an "impressive power display" in the first quarter and is met with shrugs of indifference and disappointment. What has to happen for the pessimists to admit our economy is actually doing pretty well? More 8:48 AM ET read comments

• April inflation reading expected to sprout up May 18
• Alberta to lead country in economic growth in 2017: Conference Board of Canada May 29
• Analysis Ontario regaining status as economic engine for Canada May 29
• Canada's economy grew by 1.3% last year, but many provinces grew by more May 01

Owner of net-zero solar home has to pay tax on electricity he generates

Kris Currie built his new P.E.I. home, complete with 35 solar panels, to be energy self-sufficient. But he still has to pay HST on the electricity he generates. More 8:03 AM ET read comments

• P.E.I.'s underwater electric cable project complete May 12

Analysis How 66 voters could have cost Maxime Bernier the Conservative leadership

An analysis of riding-by-riding results of the Conservative leadership vote show just how close Maxime Bernier was to winning. More 9:11 AM ET read comments

• PODCAST The Pollcast: Breaking down Andrew Scheer's Conservative leadership victory May 31 audio
• Popular vote numbers reveal wider margin of victory for Andrew Scheer May 29 video

CBC Investigates Fight over who owns dirt road a 'nightmare' costing N.S. tens of thousands

Over the last four years, the thorny dispute of who owns Little York Road in Five Islands has consumed hours upon hours of bureaucrats’ time, prompted at least two dozen emails from the local MLA, caught the attention of the premier, and cost the province thousands of dollars. More 5:24 AM ET

• Cottage owner 'last man standing' on road blocked by neighbour Jul 22 audio
• Nova Scotia family abandoned home after neighbour blocked road access Jul 08 audio