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Ford government to allow shopping on 2 public holidays across OntarioDoug Ford said previously he was inundated with calls from people 'wanting to go to shopping malls' over the Family Day weekend. At the time, he mused about allowing more to open.CanadaMar 12
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Canadian travel to U.S. continues to drop, Statistics Canada data showsThe Statistics Canada data, released March 10, shows Canadians are still travelling, just less frequently to the United States.CanadaMar 17
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Canadian Tire says Triangle Rewards are its ‘linchpin’ for growthCanadian Tire is touting the success of its loyalty programs and partnerships for its blowout earnings results as value-conscious consumers look to maximize savings.ConsumerFeb 19
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34% of Ontarians cutting back this holiday season: TD surveyA new survey from TD shows 34 per cent of people in Ontario are cutting back on holiday spending, but things like flash sales could lead some to blow their budgets.ConsumerDec 8, 2025
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Regina police Cops and Kids reunite for another season of holiday shoppingMacen Sayer was one of the 20 kids who took part in the RPS's annual Cops and Kids holiday shopping spreeLifestyleDec 10, 2025
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Be wary of AI-powered toys during holiday shopping, experts warnThe toys are cute and marketed as educational and interactive companions that encourage children's creativity. But child development experts caution that the opposite may be true.ÂTechNov 26, 2025
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Businesses seeing drop in US customers during holiday season amid tariffsBusinesses outside the United States, including in Canada, are seeing a drop in American customers during the holidays because of the added costs from tariffs and other fees.ConsumerNov 26, 2025
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How AI is targeting consumers during holiday shopping seasonSecurity expert Miles Walker tells Consumer Matters that AI-generated deep fakes are simulating celebrity endorsements, cloning voices, and creating fake retail websites.ConsumerNov 26, 2025
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The ultimate ‘Buy Canadian’ gift guideFrom handcrafted jewelry to cozy sweats, we’ve rounded up the best Made-in-Canada gifts for everyone on your list. Top picks from Simons, Mejuri and more.The CuratorFeb 3
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How holiday spending plans could reflect a divided ‘K-shaped’ economyHoliday shopping amid inflation and tariffs means many Canadians expect to take on more debt in what one retail analyst says demonstrates concerns about a 'K-shaped economy.'ConsumerNov 25, 2025
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Best Amazon gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping listSo good you may end up adding to cart and finishing all your holiday shopping right here and now. Don't say we didn't warn you.The CuratorNov 27, 2025
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‘Buy now, pay later’ use jumped this Black Friday weekend, data showsShoppers were busy during the Black Friday holiday shopping period with data showing an increase in customers financing their purchases using buy now, pay later payment programs.ConsumerDec 1, 2025
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Is the pain of the K-shape economy bleeding into the middle class?Canada's middle class appears to be struggling, with new data showing more are taking on debt as financial pain bleeds out into broader sections of the economy.ConsumerMar 19
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Cooler inflation in February was ‘the dip before the spike,’ says economistConsumer inflation cooled to 1.8 per cent in February compared to a year earlier, when the federal GST/HST tax holiday meant lower prices for many consumer goods and services.ConsumerMar 16
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As H3N2 spreads, can you still get your flu shot before holiday gatherings?The rate of flu hospitalization in Canada has nearly doubled compared to the previous week of available data, with infections now up almost 30 per cent, Health Canada data shows.HealthDec 22, 2025
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Boxing Day brought out the excitement in SaskatchewanThe weather didn't stop people in Regina from stepping out of their warm homes after Christmas to spend a little bit on the post-holiday deals.EconomyDec 29, 2025
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Israeli settlers attack Palestinians, set fires in West Bank after funeralSunday night's rampage came after mourners in the settlement of Elon Moreh held a funeral for an 18-year-old Israeli settler killed in a collision with a Palestinian vehicle.WorldMar 23
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Gen Z plans to fund holiday shopping with credit cards, survey showsThis year, 40 per cent of Canadians aged 18-34 are planning on spending more on holiday shopping this year than they did last year, a new survey shows.CanadaNov 17, 2025
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Quebec will soon allow retail stores to close late on weekends, but some not enthusedA one-year pilot project starting March 11 is allowing Quebec retail stores to stay open on weekends as late as the law permits on weekdays: 9 p.m.EconomyMar 4
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U.K. police examine possible Iran link after Jewish charity ambulances torchedA video posted on Telegram, allegedly by an Islamist group called Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia, showed a map of where the ambulances were kept and footage of them on fire.World5 hours