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Tim Hortons says it will hire locals, scale back temporary foreign workersTim Hortons says it intends to hire 10,000 'local' workers in the coming months as it expands operations and amid the Temporary Foreign Worker program scaling back.Consumer6 hours
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Ottawa may miss its own direct-to-consumer alcohol sales deadline: CFIBDirect-to-consumer alcohol sales are only available in two provinces so far, and after nearly all provinces and territories agreed to have done the same by the end of May.Consumer7 hours
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Reform old age security to help tackle Ottawa’s deficit, advocates sayOttawa cannot afford to 'be spending our dollars unwisely' right now and should cut OAS payments to wealthier seniors, a policy group urges.Consumer11 hours
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Alberta’s referendum question could ‘chill’ private investment, expert saysWith Alberta moving closer toward a referendum vote to potentially leave Canada, experts say there could be a 'chill' among private investors in some nation-building projects.CanadaMay 22
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Walmart says lower-income shoppers are ‘navigating financial stress’Walmart says lower-income shoppers appear to be increasingly 'navigating financial stress' as the so-called 'K' shaped economy becomes more prominent.ConsumerMay 21
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‘Stay vigilant’ when buying World Cup tickets, Competition Bureau warnsAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches with 13 games scheduled to take place in Canada, the Competition Bureau is warning fans to 'stay vigilant' when buying tickets to events.ConsumerMay 21
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The World Cup will cost Canadian taxpayers $82M per game: PBOThe World Cup will feature more than a dozen matches played in Canada this summer, and a new analysis estimates each game will cost $82 million of government funding.CanadaMay 20
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NAV Canada ‘scraping the barrel’ to prevent flight disruptions, says expertNAV Canada says it's taking several steps to increase the amount of available staff this summer to meet peak demand periods, including during events like the FIFA World Cup.CanadaMay 19
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Higher gas prices pushed inflation up to 2.8% in April, says StatCanConsumer inflation surged last month to 2.8 per cent compared to a year earlier with higher gas prices being the primary driver, according to Statistics Canada.ConsumerMay 19
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5 dead, including suspects, after San Diego mosque shootingAn active shooter opened fire at a San Diego mosque Monday, where local police say they believe multiple people have been shot, and the threat has since been 'neutralized.'U.S. NewsMay 18
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Bodies of 4 Italian divers found in Maldives sea cave, foreign ministry saysItaly’s Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives.WorldMay 18
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Beer, alcohol sales falling amid consumer strain and shifting prioritiesA notable decline in beer and alcohol sales in Canada and the U.S. is another sign consumers are both grappling with affordability challenges and shifting their priorities.ConsumerMay 15
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Gas prices in Canada inching closer to an all-time high amid Iran warThe national average for regular gasoline in Canada sits at about $1.90 per litre, according to CAA, and that's up from just over $1.70 per litre one month ago.ConsumerMay 14
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As oil prices leap, should Canada keep or sell the Trans Mountain pipeline?Some Canadian oil industry and development leaders are suggesting Ottawa should reconsider eventually selling the Trans Mountain pipeline to the private sector.CanadaMay 13
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Canadians face more fraud in dating and online forums than global averageThe number of Canadians who say they're being targeted by digital fraud in online communities such as dating platforms is above the global average, according to a new survey.ConsumerMay 13
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It’s census day in Canada. Here’s how long you get before facing a fineMay 12 is census day, which means time is running out to submit the census in Canada. Not filing on time or refusing to submit altogether could soon lead to hefty fines.CanadaMay 12
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Geopolitical tension now seen as top economic risk in Bank of Canada surveyGeopolitical tensions are now considered a bigger risk risk to Canada's economic productivity than trade conflict with countries like the U.S, according to the latest survey data.EconomyMay 11
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Canadian return trips from the U.S. tick up slightly: StatCanCanadians made slightly more return trips from the U.S. in April, according to the latest data, after more than a year of declines.CanadaMay 11
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If Iran war were to end, how soon would you feel relief at the gas pumps?Consumers struggling with higher gas prices as a result of the Iran war may be feeling optimistic after U.S. President Donald Trump said that a ceasefire in the works,ConsumerMar 25
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Competition ‘crucial’ to retirement home safety, watchdog warns in new dealCanada's competition watchdog is sharpening its focus on a few large companies looking to acquire multiple retirement homes and facilities as the number of elderly Canadians grows.CanadaMar 25
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Trim OAS for higher income seniors? 73% says yes, new poll suggestsA new poll finds there is growing support for a proposal to lower an Old Age Security (OAS) threshold for some Canadians in order to help reduce the federal government's deficit.ConsumerMar 24
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Fuel cost spikes are tanking hopes for Canadian business, survey suggestsRising fuel costs stemming from the Iran war are starting to impact small and medium-sized businesses in Canada, according to the latest survey findings.CanadaMar 24
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NAV Canada says safety is ‘our top priority’ following LaGuardia crashNAV Canada is reassuring Canadians that airspace safety is a "top priority" after an Air Canada crash at LaGuardia airport in New York on Sunday night killed two pilots on board.CanadaMar 23
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Canadian resident trips to U.S. plunge by 22% year over yearReturn trips by Canadian residents from the U.S. fell 22 per cent in January compared with a year earlier, according to the latest data.ConsumerMar 23
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Boosting oil production could ramp up Canada’s GDP and jobs, study suggestsCanada may have the ability to substantially raise its GDP and add thousands of new jobs by building more oil pipeline infrastructure, a new study suggests.CanadaMar 20
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