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U.S. consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday.

The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at five per cent on Wednesday amid recent declines in the annual rate of inflation.

Earlier Wednesday, Quebec provincial police said a man was being questioned as a person of interest by investigators before announcing the charges.

Canadian consumers and businesses are slightly more optimistic about the future, Bank of Canada surveys show, though both groups are dealing with high interest rates and inflation.

The Bank of Canada itself has warned a hot spring housing market could 'stoke' inflation. Here's what economist say those fears mean for the central bank's rate decision Wednesday.

As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'

B.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.

Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.

According to ATB's chief economist, consumers can expect some relief from rising interest rates this summer.

A survey by Canada's largest automotive marketplace, Autotrader.ca, found buyers reported softening interest in EVs for the second year running. 

Are younger Canadians now less interested in coffee than previous generations? A new study shows that Gen Z is the least likely to have a cup of Joe with their breakfast.

Weakness in several sectors including financials and utilities led Canada's main stock index down almost 100 points Tuesday, while U.S. markets were mixed.

Canada and U.S. markets ended the trading day in the red, reversing course mid-afternoon after spending the majority of the day higher.

Chair Jerome Powell said the surprising pickup in inflation in January and February hadn't fundamentally changed the Fed's picture of the economy.

The law professor and self-described Swiftie teaching the class is expecting heightened student interest in the course.

The government says there's been massive interest in a new immigration stream to bolster Alberta's hospitality industry, but an expert is raising concerns with the criteria.

Conjoined twins George and Lori strived for independence and individuality, with different careers, interests and even different bedrooms.

A Peterborough staff report recommends that the city's Canada Day parade be cancelled as waning interest and higher costs mean it is 'no longer a sustainable activity.'

For the first time, the Canadian government will set targets for temporary residents allowed into the country. One economist says this could ease pressure on rents.

Basketball is surging in Kingston, Ont., thanks to achievements by local athletes. Aaliyah Edwards, recently drafted into the WNBA, is driving a surge of interest among girls.