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• Gas prices hit highest level since 2023 in U.S. amid Iran war

  The 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.

  Consumer

  2 hours
• Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production

  A 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.

  Environment

  4 hours
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• Bank of Canada holds interest rates as Iran war rattles global economies

  The 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.

  Economy

  7 hours
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• Saskatoon businesses concerned about 1st Avenue rapid transit plan

  Saskatoon'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.

  Traffic

  Mar 17
• Alberta’s Smith says she took private flight on behalf of Saudi government

  The premier travelled to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in 2025 to discuss potential collaborations on energy development, artificial intelligence and more.

  Economy

  Mar 17
• Edmonton aims to kibosh restrictive covenants in name of grocery access, food affordability

  Restrictive 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.

  Consumer

  Mar 17
• Danielle Smith hopes to balance Alberta budget even with moderate oil prices

  Danielle Smith addressed the Rural Municipalities of Alberta conference, hearing concerns on everything from health care access to infrastructure woes and unpaid oil and gas taxes.

  Politics

  Mar 17
• Canadian travel to U.S. continues to drop, Statistics Canada data shows

  The Statistics Canada data, released March 10, shows Canadians are still travelling, just less frequently to the United States.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, wind a major source

  A report from the Canada Energy Regulator predicts renewable energy, especially wind, will play an increasingly important role is meeting the country's future energy demand.

  Economy

  Mar 17
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• Iran war is ‘a dark cloud’ over Bank of Canada and the spring fiscal update

  The Bank of Canada is set to update interest rates on Wednesday as the Iran war brings a dark cloud over the Canadian economy and ahead of Ottawa's expected spring fiscal update.

  Canada

  Mar 17