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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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These are the 15 most affordable cities in Canada, Royal LePage saysCanadian cities like Lethbridge, Red Deer, Saint John and Thunder Bay are some of the most affordable for those looking to own a home amid the cost-of-living crunch.ConsumerJun 23
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Competition Bureau expands probe of Sobeys owner’s use of property controlsCanada's Competition Bureau is expanding an investigation into Empire Company Ltd., the parent of Sobeys, over whether its use of property controls harms competition.ConsumerJun 23
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Does your insurance cover flooding? What consumers need to knowAfter significant rain led to flooding over the weekend in Montreal and Edmonton, insurance experts are urging Canadians across the country to check their insurance policies.ConsumerJun 22
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Inflation rose 3.2% as gas, food prices jump — with tomato prices up 45%Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared with a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.EconomyJun 22
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Silk beverage class-action settlement approved with payments of $400-$300KConsumers may be entitled to a piece of a multi-billion dollar settlement if they consumed some recalled Silk brand plant-based beverages.ConsumerJun 19
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The Canada Strong Pass is back. Here’s what it gets you on discount or freeThe Canada Strong Pass has returned ahead of the busy summer travel season, and it offers free or discounted admission and travel at various locations across Canada.ConsumerJun 19
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Canada Post signs deal with union, ends years of labour uncertaintyCanada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have signed new collective agreements, ending years of labour uncertainty and turmoil amid the negations.CanadaJun 19
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Why strategic oil reserve refills will take ‘a lot of time’ after Iran dealIf the Strait of Hormuz reopens following the signing of the Iran peace deal on Friday, experts say it will still take some time to replenish the world's strategic oil stockpiles.WorldJun 18
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Automatic tax filing could send roughly $2K to some, but cost millions: PBOAutomatic tax filing for qualifying Canadians could see them get an average of roughly $2,000, according to a new report, but doing so would cost hundreds of millions of dollars.ConsumerJun 18
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CRA’s rules for disability tax credit are changing. What to knowChanges are coming to how some Canadians can apply for disability tax credits, which the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) says will make the process faster and smoother.ConsumerJun 18
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Trump says he would prefer to see CUSMA ‘terminated’U.S President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke about the current North American trade deal, and suggested that the U.S. is 'better without an agreement.'CanadaJun 17
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Titan submersible didn’t get ‘any oversight’ in Canada, TSB report saysThe Transportation Safety Board of Canada released its report on the Titan submersible disaster three years after the catastrophic implosion.WorldJun 17
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Benefit payments are coming soon to those who qualify. Here’s how muchCanadians who qualify could be getting some extra financial help from the federal government in the coming days and weeks, including Old Age Security payments.ConsumerJun 16
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Taxpayer ombudsperson urges automatic filing for more CanadiansAmong the recommendations is that automatic tax filing be expanded for all taxpayers with 'simple' tax situations, not just low-income Canadians.ConsumerJun 16
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Gas prices may not return to pre-Iran war levels anytime soon, experts sayAfter a peace agreement was reached, getting oil to flow through the Persian Gulf region again and helping gas prices return to pre-war levels may be more of a challenge.WorldJun 15
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SpaceX stock surges in 1st day on Wall Street. Everything you need to knowSpaceX officially launched as a publicly traded company Friday morning, and Elon Musk's company carries the largest valuation ever seen for a Wall Street debut.MoneyJun 12
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Dollarama sales surge over 20% amid ‘weakening’ consumer confidenceThe Montreal-based retail giant also said it may need to change its sales outlook if the Iran war drags on for the long term and results in higher operational costs.ConsumerJun 11
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