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What France’s spiking bond yields, rising debt mean for Canadian borrowersCanadian borrowers may wind up paying more for some mortgages and other loans as government bond yields continue to rise worldwide, including in France.EconomyOct 16
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Tesla says its newly unveiled Roadster 2 vehicle ‘can fly’Tesla just unveiled its latest vehicle, the Roadster 2, which it says will be available with performance options that will allow it to 'fly.'TechOct 16
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Farm Boy cheeses, 2 other brands recalled for listeria risk across CanadaHealth Canada issued a recall notice for various cheese products sold in stores across Canada for a risk of listeria contamination, which it says could cause illness if ingestedHealthOct 14
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Stelco penalties including fines, forced sale possible over layoffs: JolyIndustry Minister Mélanie Joly is expected to speak Wednesday afternoon — her first public appearance since Stelco answered Ottawa's legal threat over layoffs of up to 500 workers.ConsumerOct 14
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IMF warns about major economic risks and a ‘disorderly’ rise in bond yieldsRising bond yields have been a warning sign for financial markets in recent months amid the Iran war's risk to global economies, and the IMF says those risks are more of a concern.EconomyOct 13
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What could happen to home prices if the foreign buyers ban expires?The foreign homebuyers ban is scheduled to expire on Jan 1, 2027, which means home prices are at risk of rising sharply if there is pent up demand from non-residents.ConsumerOct 13
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Stelco pushes back on Ottawa amid threats of legal action over layoffsStelco has reportedly pushed back on accusations it breached its agreement with the federal government, saying they are "false," and it "stands ready to protect its interests."CanadaOct 12
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Dyed diesel is now legal on U.S. roads. What are the rules in Canada?Dyed diesel has now been cleared for general use in the U.S. as gas prices soar, but Canadians could face fines if caught using it on roads and highways.ConsumerOct 7
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Canned, frozen vegetable merger cancelled after Competition Bureau pushCanada's Competition Bureau says it is 'pleased' a proposed merger, that would have seen two frozen and canned vegetable companies in Canada become one, has been terminated.ConsumerOct 7
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Exports to the U.S. spiked in August before Trump’s 50% tariffs: StatCanCanadian exports to the U.S. surged 8.1 per cent in August, just before a new round of 50 per cent U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods hit at the end of the month, according to StatCan.EconomyOct 6
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Trump signs order allowing for wider use of dyed diesel amid soaring pricesU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Monday, which allows for a wider use of dyed diesel on regular roads and highways across America.ConsumerOct 6
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Food prices may rise soon as diesel ‘shock’ bleeds through economy: reportCanadians could wind up with a bigger grocery bill in the coming months as a major price "shock" for diesel and crude oil works its way through supply chains, Scotiabank says.ConsumerOct 5
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Will gas prices drop ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend?Gas price experts say it's becoming harder to predict where prices are heading, even after some European countries released strategic oil reserves.CanadaOct 5
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The next Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit goes out on MondayAnother Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit payment for the fiscal year, and the last of 2026, will arrive in bank accounts and mail boxes of qualifying Canadians as of Monday.ConsumerOct 2
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Nexus application rules are changing for Canada and the U.S.Changes are coming for Canadians who need to renew their Nexus memberships, according to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with shorter timelines to schedule interviews.ConsumerOct 2
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As Texas declares state of emergency over fuel shortage, what’s dyed dieselAs global oil supplies continue to tighten up amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts that have pushed up fuel prices, the governor of Texas has declared a state of emergency.U.S. NewsOct 1
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U.S. reportedly threatens EU diesel export ban unless reserve fuel releasedThe U.S. is reportedly threatening to ban exports of diesel fuel to parts of Europe, unless countries like Germany and France release more of their diesel reserves.WorldOct 1
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Canada not going to apologize to Trump amid trade war, LeBlanc saysCanada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc dismissed the idea that Canada would apologize to the U.S. in the coming weeks, as President Donald Trump stated.CanadaSep 29
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Deloitte slashes 2027 economic outlook by 20% as trade tensions worsenA new report released Tuesday from Deloitte says the Canadian economy performed better than expected so far this year, but that momentum is losing steam amid new trade tensions.EconomySep 29
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Why gold and silver prices are on the decline as bond yields riseGlobal bond yields have been spiking in recent months, especially U.S. Treasuries, while the perceived value of precious metals like gold and silver have been on the decline.ConsumerSep 28
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Trump says Canada ‘entitled’ as his trade ban on alcohol, other goods nearsA U.S ban on imports of Canadian alcohol, as well as some dairy products and motorcycles is set to go into effect tonight, marking the latest escalation in the trade war.EconomySep 28
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Over 10K of these fridges have been recalled in Canada for risk of fireHealth Canada has issued a recall of specific Galanz Retro Refrigerators that pose a fire and burn hazard to consumers, who are urged to stop using it immediately.ConsumerSep 25
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Costco sees sales jump 11% and more customers eyeing ‘lower cost protein’Costco's latest quarterly earnings report, released late Thursday, showed a jump in sales from a year earlier as the company describes consumers looking to stretch their dollars.ConsumerSep 25
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AI smart glasses recalled in Canada, U.S. for burn risk: ‘Immediately stop’Health Canada is urging consumers to 'immediately stop using' a brand of AI smart glasses due to a burn hazard that could potentially injure users.ConsumerSep 25
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The latest CPP and OAS payments hit bank accounts FridayMost older Canadians who qualify will see more money in their bank accounts as of Friday, with the latest scheduled Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security benefit payments.MoneySep 25
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