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The Bank of Canada could cut rates again. It likely won’t help food pricesAs many Canadians struggle with affording essentials like food, experts say an interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada could help consumers, but not as much for grocery prices.Consumer5 hours
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Keurig lawsuit settlement means you might be eligible for up to $50Keurig customers may be entitled to a payout from the company of up to $50 after a class-action lawsuit claiming it misrepresented the recyclability of its products.Consumer10 hours
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More U.S. tariffs would be ‘very damaging,’ auto industry tells MPsCanada's automotive industry representatives said some vehicle manufacturers are voicing concern about being seen as 'too American' in the tense climate.CanadaOct 27
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Ford says anti-tariff ads to run on World Series weekend then pause MondayOntario Premier Doug Ford plans to pause the anti-tariff ad campaign which led U.S. President Donald Trump to halt all trade negotiations in response.CanadaOct 24
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Toys ‘R’ Us says a data breach this summer hit customers’ personal dataToys 'R' Us Canada told customers Thursday that their personal information may have been exposed in a 'cybersecurity incident' dating back to July.ConsumerOct 23
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Canadian trips to the U.S. fell for the 8th straight month: StatCanStatistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from travel to the U.S. declined for the eighth straight month amid the ongoing trade war.ConsumerOct 22
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Carney vows to double non-U.S. exports, says Canada must ‘play to win’Prime Minister Mark Carney's speech will come as a new report from Desjardins estimates the federal budget deficit could be the highest in 30 years.EconomyOct 22
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Waffles sold at Dollarama recalled across Canada due to moldSome waffle dessert items sold at Dollarama stores have been recalled by government health officials for a risk of mold contamination.HealthOct 21
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Gold is ‘the ultimate currency in a crisis.’ Does that mean you should buy?With gold prices continuing to break records, experts explain what's going on and whether now is the time to jump on the new 'gold rush.'MoneyOct 21
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Inflation in Canada ticked up to 2.4% last month, StatCan saysStatistics Canada reported on Tuesday that the Consumer Price Index measured consumer inflation at 2.4 per cent compared to a year prior.EconomyOct 21
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Blue Jays say ‘ticket management issues’ being resolved after Amazon outageThe Toronto Blue Jays reported issues with Ticketmaster, as part of a broader outage of AWS earlier Monday, which was impacting its ticket management system.ConsumerOct 20
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Hiring will stay ‘subdued’ over next year due to trade war, data suggestsThe job market is expected to remain difficult to break into over the next 12 months, as most businesses report pausing growth and hiring plans amid the trade war.EconomyOct 20
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Financial struggles risking mental health of Gen Z, expert saysExperts warn of the potential health risks as new research shows how Gen Z is faced with financial stress in addition to pressures from social media.HealthOct 17
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What to know as Stellantis moves some auto jobs to the U.S. from CanadaThousands of Canadian automotive jobs could be impacted as Stellantis plans to move some production from Ontario to the United States.CanadaOct 15
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Some mail and parcels at Canada Post ‘moving’ again amid rotating strikesCanada Post and the CUPW are still without a collective agreement after a countrywide strike ended in favour of a rotating strike format.ConsumerOct 14
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Unemployment rate held steady at 7.1% in September, StatCan saysCanada's unemployment rate was unchanged in September, and holding at a four-year high amid the ongoing trade war and as tariff policies continue to weigh on the Canadian economy.EconomyOct 10
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Income gap is at ‘record high’ amid weakening economy, StatCan saysCanada's income divide remains at record high levels, according to Statistics Canada, which adds that the top 20 per cent hold the majority of household net worth in Canada.MoneyOct 9
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Turbulence ahead? Expect travel delays amid U.S. government shutdownThe U.S. government shutdown is impacting air traffic controllers, which means delays and potential cancellations for Canadian travellers as well.ConsumerOct 9
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Most Canadians now planning ‘pretty significant’ holiday spending cutbacksSurvey data shows Canadian holiday shoppers are focused on affordability and supporting local amid the trade war, especially younger Canadians.ConsumerOct 7
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Canada’s federal budgets will come in the fall now, minister saysThe federal government is moving the timeline for releasing budgets in the fall and economic statements in the spring, starting with the budget expected on Nov. 4.CanadaOct 6
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Toyota is recalling 32K more vehicles in Canada. Here’s whyToyota Canada is recalling nearly 33,000 vehicles for an increased risk of a crash due to rear visibility issues with some multimedia displays.ConsumerOct 6
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Should Ottawa raise the GST to pay down debt or fund more spending?A group of Canadian business leaders agree with the idea of increasing the GST if the government needs to generate revenue quickly.ConsumerOct 2
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Costco trimming its Christmas offerings as consumers pull back on spendingCostco says it has been adapting to changing consumer habits and priorities, which includes a 'thinned down' Christmas display in stores and larger displays for other items.ConsumerSep 29
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show returning to all remaining ABC stations, companies sayABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! completely on Sept. 17 after the namesake host made comments during a broadcast about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.EntertainmentSep 26
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Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seatsWestJet is changing the seats on some of its flights, and most economy options won't be able to recline beyond a 'fixed' amount unless passengers pay for an upgrade.ConsumerSep 26
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