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‘Sovereignty comes with responsibility:’ U.S. lawmakers to Canada on wildfiresAs wildfire smoke blankets parts of the country, and spills into the United States, some U.S. lawmakers are calling on Canada to do more.Environment6 hours
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RBC agrees to $45M class-action settlement over mutual fund feesCanadians who held mutual funds with RBC through discount brokers could be getting some money back in their pockets if a proposed class-action settlement gets approved.Consumer8 hours
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Zero-emission vehicle sales spiked nearly 20% in May, says StatCanSales of zero-emission vehicles soared almost 20 per cent in May, according to Statistics Canada, with more than 18,000 sold across the country.CanadaJul 15
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Bank of Canada holds rates at 2.25% as Iran war risks future hikesGovernor Tiff Macklem at the Bank of Canada warned that interest rates may need to rise if the war in Iran leads to persistent inflation in Canada.EconomyJul 15
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How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoesAs heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms — and even tornadoes.EnvironmentJul 14
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As HELOC debt rises amid affordability challenges, these are the risksAs many Canadians report feeling less wiggle room in their paycheques, experts warn there are risks from turning to a home equity line of credit (HELOC) to borrow more money.ConsumerJul 14
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How will Gordie Howe Bridge profit-share deal work between Canada, U.S.?The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open and new details have emerged about an updated profit-sharing deal that will reportedly see Canada sending money to the United States early.CanadaJul 13
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Stellantis says this tiny Fiat EV could come to Canada if there’s demandOrders are now being taken for Fiat's new tiny electric vehicle (EV) in the U.S., which the parent company, Stellantis, says could come to Canada depending on demand.ConsumerJul 10
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Unemployment rate fell to 6.5% in June with 18K new jobs, says StatCanThe Canadian economy kept adding jobs at a steady pace in June, in part because the youth summer job market got off to a great start, but economists say there are still concerns.EconomyJul 10
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PepsiCo blames ‘inflationary pressures’ and high gas prices for sales dropPepsiCo reported its beverage sales in North America have been falling as rising inflation and higher gas prices force consumers to keep up with the cost of living.ConsumerJul 9
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Bought beef since 2015? Customers could get a piece of an $8M settlementA proposed class-action settlement worth nearly $8 million stemming from allegations of beef price-fixing could eventually see some Canadian customers receiving compensation.ConsumerJul 9
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Why an anchovy shortage will make your next slab of salmon more expensiveLove them or hate them, anchovies could end up making your grocery bill more expensive because of its use in fishmeal used for seafood and livestock feed.ConsumerJul 9
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Gas prices in Canada set to rise as Trump says peace with Iran is ‘over’Gas prices are likely going to tick up once again in Canada, according to an analyst, as a signed peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran appears to be unravelling.ConsumerJul 8
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Air Canada cutting some routes to U.S. Midwest and Florida in the winterAir Canada says it's cancelling or delaying several flights to some U.S. destinations this winter amid higher jet fuel prices and a drop in demand.ConsumerJul 7
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Canada’s exports were up for the 4th straight month, says StatCanCanada's economy was in a trade surplus for the third straight month in May and exports were up for the fourth month, Statistics Canada reported Tuesday.EconomyJul 7
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OPEC+ agrees to higher oil production ‘to support oil market stability’After the Iran war choked off about a fifth of the world's oil supply for several months, the world's largest alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to increase its quota.WorldJul 6
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‘Buy Canadian’ policy to be simplified for small businesses, minister saysThe federal government says it's simplifying the current Buy Canadian procurement process to make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses.CanadaJul 6
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CIBC agrees to proposed class-action settlement over NSF feesCIBC has agreed to a proposed $10-million settlement over some non-sufficient funds (NSF) fees the bank charged to its customers.ConsumerJul 3
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Pipelines faced key challenges in the past. Can Alberta’s overcome them?Canada’s track record of proposing and building pipelines means that the newly announced project from Alberta to B.C.'s coast is likely going to face several key challenges.CanadaJul 3
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Asteroid set to be nearest to Earth since 1600s can be seen from CanadaA large asteroid experts believe to be as big as three CN Towers stacked on top of each other is about to pass Earth this weekend at its nearest point since the 17th century.ScienceJun 26
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Apple is hiking prices and blaming AI. How much will it cost Canadians?Apple announced Thursday that it has raised prices for some popular devices, citing demand for key memory chips also used to power AI.ConsumerJun 26
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Is BlackBerry ‘back’? Former smartphone maker hits key earnings milestoneFormer smartphone maker BlackBerry just hit a key earnings milestone after nine years and as its stock jumped on the news, one analyst says the Canadian company is now 'back.'TechJun 26
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Air Canada flight diversion to Boston was due to pilot ‘medical issue’An Air Canada flight that left Newark, N.J., en route to Halifax was diverted to Boston Wednesday afternoon after the pilot experienced a 'medical issue.'CanadaJun 25
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Canada’s economy is ‘on pause’ amid CUSMA negotiations, says DeloitteCanada's economy is stuck in a period of slow growth because of weak business investment and trade uncertainty, according to a report from Deloitte.EconomyJun 25
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Ottawa starts process to name 3 projects as in national interestOttawa on Wednesday said it is launching the process to designate three new projects that are of national interest.CanadaJun 24
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