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Volatile oil prices spark calls for Alberta to suspend fuel tax againEconomy7 hoursAs the global rise in oil prices pushes up the cost of living, the province is under pressure to trigger Alberta's fuel tax relief program and cut 13 cents a litre at the gas pump. -
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Oil price spikes will hit Canadians ‘throughout our economy,’ experts sayConsumer11 hours -
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How Iran war is hitting fertilizer supplies: ‘Timing is pretty detrimental’World12 hours -
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Live Nation, U.S. DOJ to settle lawsuit alleging music industry monopolyU.S. NewsMar 9
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ConsumerAlberta government taking its time considering relief options amid oil volatility -
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ConsumerEdmonton’s single-use waste rules unpopular — but working -
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CanadaAnalysts warn increases in gas and diesel prices in the Maritimes could have big impacts -
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ConsumerCalgary water restrictions in effect as major feeder main is shut down for repairs -
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ConsumerAlberta craft brewers remain bullish on industry’s future -
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ConsumerHundreds line up for L’Oca Quality Market closure discounts -
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ConsumerVancouver Park Board to vote on plans that would see changes to Queen Elizabeth Park and Lost Lagoon -
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CanadaProudly Canadian: Ontario wineries see boost as U.S. alcohol remains off the shelves -
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CanadaFood costs could start climbing as impact of war in Middle East begins to be felt elsewhere -
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Live Nation, U.S. DOJ to settle lawsuit alleging music industry monopolyTicketmaster's parent company was accused in an antitrust lawsuit of using coercive tactics to 'suffocate the competition' and driving up prices for concert fans.U.S. NewsMar 9
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How the Iran war impacts your grocery bills: ‘Everything is going to go up’Sustained pressure on oil prices could mean Canadians will pay significantly more at the grocery store by the end of this month, one expert said.ConsumerMar 9
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Oil prices soar as G7 ministers to meet on strategic reserves and Iran warGermany's finance ministry said on Monday that G7 finance ministers would meet later in the day to discuss the impact of the war in Iran.WorldMar 9
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‘They did it in a very sneaky way’: Uber rider deletes app after cleaning fee dispute over petThe Vancouver resident says the incident happened in January when she ordered an Uber to pick up her children from school and brought her five-pound dog along.ConsumerMar 5
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Find Edmonton thrift store marks 15 years of furnishing the recently housedWhile many know it as a second-hand shop, Find Edmonton also runs a furniture bank that provides free furnishings to people transitioning out of homelessness into stable housing.ConsumerMar 5
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Alberta government, store owners campaign for change in nicotine pouch rulesThe Alberta government is hoping Ottawa will rethink current restrictions on nicotine pouches, allowing sale of the products in convenience stores once again.HealthMar 5
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‘Downturn diet’? The crunch on fast food chains as consumers seek deals'Unfortunately, diet is the first thing to go when you have to try and find ways to save money,' said one economist as affordability continues to plague consumers.MoneyMar 5
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Alberta returning to standard, flat tax on wine after industry outcryThe Alberta government is eliminating the ad valorem model introduced in 2025, and instead will increase the standard volume-based markup for wine products by 58 cents per litre.ConsumerMar 5
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Canadian companies exporting only to U.S. cut nearly in half, data showsThe number of Canadian companies moving away from the U.S. as the most reliable trading partner is rising, new data shows, which comes one year since the trade war began.EconomyMar 5
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More Manitoba restaurants cut lunch service, citing rising costsA Restaurants Canada survey found 60 per cent have been forced to cut staff or hours, while 32 per cent are reducing hours of operation, including eliminating lunch service.ConsumerMar 5
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