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A week after a piece of Edmonton aviation history burned to the ground, police have released photos of a person of interest in the investigation into the suspicious blaze at Hangar 11. Nicole Di Donato reports.

The Canadian economy lost steam in February, increasing pressure on the central bank to cut its benchmark interest rate sooner rather than later. Anne Gaviola has more on what this means for household budgets across Canada.

Higher interest rates have force many Canadians to delay or cancel large purchases. But data shows sales of electric vehicle, typically more expensive than gas-powered cars, continued to rise. Nathaniel Dove explores the trend and what it means for the federal government’s goal of phasing out gas-powered car car sales by 2035.

Asked about the U.S. Federal Reserve potentially not cutting interest rates unless inflation eases and whether the same could happen with the Bank of Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the job of the government is to keep inflation low and that it is “sticking to a responsible and fiscal plan” within its budget.

The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate at five per cent, but suggests a cut could be on the horizon. Mackenzie Gray looks at when that could happen, and what Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem wants to see before making rate cuts.

Canada’s central bank is holding its benchmark interest rate steady at five per cent for the sixth straight decision, amid signs inflation is easing. Anne Gaviola has more on why at least one economist says a June rate cut should be in the cards, or Canada’s economy risks getting left behind.

Canada’s central bank is holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 5 per cent for the sixth straight decision, amid signs inflation is easing. Anne Gaviola has the details in Business Matters for Wednesday, April 10.

Vancouver police have released video of a vehicle that was seen in the area of where a woman was found dead in East Vancouver. Kristen Robinson reports.

As the spring housing market in Canada kicks off in March, the Bank of Canada’s interest rate announcement on Wednesday could provide valuable insights for prospective homebuyers who are waiting for the right moment to make a purchase. Experts predict that the central bank will exercise caution in order to avoid adding fuel to an...

The Bank of Canada is set to make its latest interest rate announcement this week, and release a monetary policy report. Canadians will be looking for clues about when interest rates could begin coming down. Nivrita Ganguly has the details in Business Matters for Monday, April 8, 2024.

During question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s “inflationary spending” for news from the Bank of Canada that the central bank may not be able to bring down interest rates quickly.

Canada’s central bank is set to announce its latest monetary policy decision Wednesday amid fears that a rate cut could cause the spring housing market to overheat. Anne Gaviola has more on what a rate cut could do to stoke inflation within the housing market in Business Matters for Tuesday, April 9.

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It’s not just Volkswagen Beetles hanging from bridges. UBC Engineering alumni reflect on some of their wildest pranks. And as Squire Barnes reports, you may be surprised to learn that a B.C. cabinet minister was once part of the action.

Money expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq breaks down Canada’s latest inflation rate and explores the possibility of an interest rate drop. She also brings some insight into the claims of decreasing wireless prices by telecom CEOs. Plus, she discusses the implications of retailers adjusting self-service registers amid theft concerns.

U.S. Federal Reserve officials say they anticipate three interest rate cuts this year, despite inflation rising in January and February. Nivrita Ganguly has the details in Business Matters for Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Winnipeg police say they’re hoping the public can help identify a person of interest as part of an ongoing homicide investigation in connection to an incident on Maryland and Wellington.

Japan’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in 17 years, ending a long-standing policy of negative rates meant to boost the economy.

Canada’s sports landscape is ever-evolving, and now there’s a push to grow women’s sports. Allison Sandmeyer-Graves with Canadian Women and Sport joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about participation rates, and how the creation of the PWHL has opened doors for more professional women’s sports.

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest rate at five per cent for the fifth consecutive time. Mackenzie Gray explains why the central bank won’t drop the rate yet, and what two things need to happen before it even considers the move.