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  • Interest rate cuts likely to be ‘gradual’ amid inflation risks: Bank of Canada
    The Bank of Canada's governing council is in agreement that the eventual easing in interest rates will be 'gradual' amid outstanding risks for inflation.
    Economy
    Apr 24
  • Parking rates going up at Peterborough Regional Health Centre
    PRHC says parking rates have not increased since 2016 despite rising maintenance costs.
    Economy
    11 hours
  • Where are Canada’s worst Uber riders? Ride-hailing app releases ranking
    Uber is offering a one-time discount to Canadian riders with the highest ratings to reward them for their good behaviour over the past year.
    Canada
    Apr 5
  • Treatment from female doctors leads to lower death rates, study finds
    Women have better survival rates and lower hospital readmission rates when treated by female physicians, a new study found.
    Health
    Apr 24
  • Some fixed mortgage rates are up despite hints of Bank of Canada cuts. Why?
    Some fixed mortgage rates are rising in the Canadian housing market, experts say. Here's why, and what it means for homebuying hopefuls this spring.
    Money
    Apr 15
  • U.S inflation rises in March, could ‘undermine’ Fed’s confidence for rate cuts
    U.S. consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday.
    U.S. News
    Apr 10
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  • Bank of Canada holds key rate, but signals June cut in ‘realm of possibilities’
    The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate at five per cent on Wednesday amid recent declines in the annual rate of inflation.
    Economy
    Apr 10
  • Spring housing market looms over the Bank of Canada’s rate decision. Here’s why
    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.
    Economy
    Apr 9
  • Canadian consumers and businesses pin hopes on lower interest rates: BoC
    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.
    Canada
    Apr 1
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  • More youth are seeking EI amid rising unemployment rates: StatCan
    Statistics Canada's data showed that the number of youth receiving employment insurance in February increased for the fourth consecutive month.
    Canada
    Apr 18
  • NB Power rate hike comes into effect
    NB Power rates are now 13.2 per cent higher for residential customers. The rate increases are intended to ease the organization's over $5 billion debt.
    Canada
    Apr 1
  • Inflation ticked higher in March. Are Bank of Canada rate cuts still in the cards?
    Statistics Canada reported that the overall inflation in the country was 2.9 per cent year-over-year in March, up from 2.8 per cent the previous month. 
    Economy
    Apr 16
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  • Relief for Albertans? Bank of Canada expected to cut interest rates this summer: ATB
    According to ATB's chief economist, consumers can expect some relief from rising interest rates this summer.
    Economy
    Apr 10
  • EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
    Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
    Canada
    Apr 24
  • West Kelowna council sets tax rate increase at 6.85%
    The city’s assessment growth of 1.5 per cent last year resulted in additional revenue of $623,455, which was used to reduce the tax burden.
    Canada
    Apr 10
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  • Canadians’ wages took major hit in 2022 amid high inflation rates: StatCan
    Statistics Canada says inflation took an "outsized bite out of real annual wages, salaries and commissions" reported by tax-filers in 2022.
    Canada
    Apr 12
  • Jump in unemployment rate puts Bank of Canada in a ‘tricky spot’. Here’s why
    Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate hit 6.1 per cent in March amid a loss of 2,200 jobs and a rapidly growing labour pool.
    Economy
    Apr 5
  • TSX down almost 100 points, U.S. markets mixed amid ongoing interest rate angst
    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.
    Economy
    Apr 16
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  • TSX closes lower as Bank of Canada holds rate, U.S. markets fall on inflation report
    Losses in financial and utilities stocks helped drag Canada's main stock index down more than 160 points, while U.S. stock markets also fell.
    Economy
    Apr 10
  • It’s the best time of year to negotiate your mortgage rate. Here’s how
    Now is one of the best times of the year to get lenders competing for your mortgage, experts say. Here's what you need to know to negotiate a better deal.
    Money
    Mar 16
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