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Manitoba training fee could drive up costs on large construction projects, groups sayEconomy20 minsA new fee added to bids on large public-sector construction projects in Manitoba could add millions of dollars in costs, three major industry associations said Thursday. -
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Is the pain of the K-shape economy bleeding into the middle class?ConsumerMar 19 -
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Alberta residents, small business owners struggle with soaring gas pricesEconomyMar 18 -
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Lewis Farms Recreation Centre to get budget increase as inflation drives up costEconomyMar 18
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ConsumerNew report finds low customer demand is impacting Halifax small businesses -
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EconomyIran’s regime strikes Gulf energy infrastructure as conflict with US, Israel escalates -
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CanadaFederal government announces $184 million in funding for Toronto transit -
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CanadaCanada to double non-U.S. trade as Anand pushes new global strategy -
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ConsumerBusiness Matters: Global energy prices soar as Trump threatens to blow up major Iranian gas field -
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CanadaTrump’s Cuba threats raise global tensions -
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CanadaOntario premier calls on B.C. to scrap E.V. mandates -
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EconomyUnder-construction Lewis Farms Recreation Center overbudget amid rising costs
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Lewis Farms Recreation Centre to get budget increase as inflation drives up costThe Lewis Farms Recreation Centre is coming in over its $309 million budget even after several elements were removed, as inflation has been twice as high as the city predicted.EconomyMar 18
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The Calgary Stampede unveils 20-year ‘master plan’ for Stampede ParkThe board of the Calgary Stampede has unveiled its vision for how Stampede Park will change over the next 20 years to make it a year-round destination.EconomyMar 18
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U.S. Fed holds interest rates again as Iran war creates inflation worriesIn a statement announcing the 3.6% rate hold, the central bank said that the 'implications of developments in the Middle East for the U.S. economy are uncertain.'U.S. NewsMar 18
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CUSMA review talks with Canada lagging behind Mexico, U.S. trade rep saysGreer says talks are moving ahead with his Mexican counterparts as the Trump administration negotiates changes to the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement on trade.CanadaMar 18
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Gas prices hit highest level since 2023 in U.S. amid Iran warThe national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped to over US$3.84 on Wednesday, up from US$2.98 consumers were paying before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.ConsumerMar 18
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Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost productionA key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan is unlikely to hit its implementation date, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its climate change goals.EnvironmentMar 18
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Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Iran war rattles global economiesThe Bank of Canada held its benchmark lending rate at 2.25 per cent, but Governor Tiff Macklem is keeping an eye on how the Iran war could impact Canada's economy.EconomyMar 18
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Saskatoon businesses concerned about 1st Avenue rapid transit planSaskatoon's new bus rapid transit is facing some backlash from Downtown Businesses as they are concerned about the loss of parking and bus lanes on 1st Avenue.TrafficMar 17
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Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi governmentThe premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.EconomyMar 17
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Edmonton aims to kibosh restrictive covenants in name of grocery access, food affordabilityRestrictive covenants are common in the grocery industry to prevent competition, but Edmonton's city council is asking the province to change the rules so food is more affordable.ConsumerMar 17
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