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Here’s a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 2.4 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.…
Ottawa unveils $25M to boost advanced manufacturing at trade fair in Germany
OTTAWA — The federal government is unveiling $25 million to support 14 projects meant to…
In the news today: Gas tax pause, Canada Post voting begins, Mary Simon visits UN
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Federal pause on gasoline, diesel tax takes effect today, after Iran fuel price spike
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s temporary suspension of some fuel taxes kicks in today, with Canadians likely…
N.B. Premier Susan Holt to meet with Mark Carney and his ministers this week
OTTAWA — New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt will be in Ottawa today to discuss the…
Canada, Mercosur aiming to sign free trade deal this year: Brazilian official
OTTAWA — Eight years after Canada launched free trade negotiations with the Mercosur bloc of…
A humanoid robot sprints past the human half-marathon world record in Beijing race
BEIJING (AP) — A humanoid robot that won a half-marathon race for robots in Beijing…
In the world of dynamic pricing, here’s when you should buy concert and game tickets
Your favourite artist is coming to town, or your favourite team is heading to the…
Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to ‘never sugar-coat’ issues
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a…
Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief as Iran war uncertainty lingers
HALIFAX — An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more…
Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash
Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier…
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and “Project Hail Mary” dominated the North American box office…
Carney lands on Time’s most influential people list for 2026
Perhaps it was the widely cited speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, or…
Nova Scotia’s provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia Supreme Court judge says the provincial government made an unreasonable…
Farming groups applaud private member’s bill aimed at speeding up product approvals
OTTAWA — Canadian agriculture groups are applauding a Conservative private member’s bill that would allow…
B.C. supportive housing bill targets problem tenants. Critics fear it may worsen woes
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VANCOUVER — Housing researcher Alina McKay knows there are “tensions” in British Columbia’s supportive housing…
San Diego Padres are nearing a whopping sale, AP source says
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The family of late San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler is…
$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Sky-high ticket prices won’t be the only thing emptying the wallets…
Kelowna, B.C., allowed to opt out of short-term rental rules this summer
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The business community is applauding British Columbia’s decision to allow the Okanagan city of Kelowna…
‘They suck’: Lutnick criticizes Canada’s trade strategy
OTTAWA — U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick attacked Canada’s trade strategy on Friday, adding, “They…
Internal audit informed Liberals’ defence procurement reforms, government says
OTTAWA — A recent internal audit that outlined major problems in military procurement led to…
Inflation expected to jump in March as Iran oil shock enters price data
OTTAWA — Statistics Canada will reveal the early impacts of the Iran war’s oil price…
Canada’s emissions reductions slowed in 2024, federal data shows
OTTAWA — The latest annual account of greenhouse gas emissions shows Canada’s emissions reductions slowed…
Anthropic’s Mythos shows need to ‘come to grips’ with AI risks: BoC governor
Global financial systems need to “come to grips” with the risks posed by rapid advances…