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Fuel costs impacting more B.C. services, including food banks, local grocersThat same pressure is showing up at the Union Gospel Mission, with staff saying they are seeing more people who need emergency support.EconomyApr 3
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Geopolitical tension now seen as top economic risk in Bank of Canada surveyGeopolitical tensions are now considered a bigger risk risk to Canada's economic productivity than trade conflict with countries like the U.S, according to the latest survey data.EconomyMay 11
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Impaired, dangerous driving charges laid against suspect in fatal Surrey bus stop collisionMichael Bovencamp is accused of impaired driving causing death, dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing bodily harm, and dangerous driving causing bodily harm.CrimeMay 25
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Rising food costs have forced British Columbians to shop differently, eat less: pollThe poll, conducted by Research Co., found that rising food costs have forced many British Columbians to change their shopping and dietary habits.CanadaMay 22
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As consumers struggle, should the Bank of Canada hike, hold or cut rates?Several economists believe the Bank of Canada is more likely to raise borrowing rates in the coming months than provide a cut.EconomyJun 8
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew pushes back on latest U.S. tariff announcementPremier Wab Kinew says he wants to see U.S. President Donald Trump reverse course, and that Canada and the U.S. should work together to bring down the cost of living.PoliticsJun 3
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Oil prices spike, stocks retreat from records as Iran ceasefire strainedThe price of crude oil rose after both the United States and Iran said they launched retaliations for earlier attacks or attempted ones.MoneyJun 3
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Does it feel like much of today’s music sounds the same? You might not be wrongThere's no other way to say it. Top 40 hits are dull and getting duller. Here's why.EntertainmentMay 31
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Why smaller weddings are making a comeback: ‘They want to buy a house’As the heightened cost of living weighs on Canadian households, some wedding planners and vendors say they've noticed a shift with their clients.Consumer8 hours
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Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fansMusic and the listening habits of music fans are frequently studied in an effort to discover important facts, insights and trends. What do the latest surveys reveal?EntertainmentMay 24
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Canadians face more fraud in dating and online forums than global averageThe number of Canadians who say they're being targeted by digital fraud in online communities such as dating platforms is above the global average, according to a new survey.ConsumerMay 13
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U.S. potato industry wants Canadian spuds banned after potato wart detectedThe CFIA confirmed to Global News that it detected the presence of potato wart in soil samples collected from one potato field in P.E.I.EconomyMay 20
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Most Albertans disapprove of Smith as premier and her handling of separatism: Ipsos pollThe Ipsos poll suggests while the UCP enjoys slight edge over NDP, the majority of Albertans disapprove of Premier Danielle Smith and her handling of the separatist issue.PoliticsJun 7
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New poll puts leaderless Ontario Liberals ahead of Ford’s Progressive ConservativesThe leaderless Ontario Liberals have nudged ahead of the PCs, according to a new poll released after the premier's private jet reversal and changes to freedom-of-information laws.CanadaApr 29
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Canada has a new searchable flood risk tool. You just can’t search it yet.Canada's new searchable flood risk tool will only be available in provinces and territories that opt in to the program, a move that's frustrated some flood risk experts.EnvironmentMay 5
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What are AI data centres? A closer look as Canada eyes ‘large-scale’ pushOttawa's AI strategy includes plans to build out data centres, which many Canadians have pushed back against because of the environmental and community impacts.CanadaJun 4
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Road to the Referendum: What impact could separating have on Alberta’s economy?Alberta would be the 125th largest country, economically, in the world if it was to become a sovereign nation, experts say — which could affect business investment and jobs.EconomyJun 4
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Flying or driving? Fuel shock means summer travel will happen ‘differently’As many Canadians look to book their summer getaways, it seems it will not be a similar process to years pas as jet fuel and gas prices continue to surge across the country.CanadaMay 4
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Fewer Canadian firms were anticipating a recession before Iran war beganThis is the lowest level since the series began in 2023, also coming at a time when 'concerns around trade tensions and tariffs were at a peak.'CanadaApr 20
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‘We’re struggling’: Caregivers are feeling the financial squeeze, report saysCanada’s caregivers are being financially squeezed as they try to balance having a career with taking care of loved ones who need them, a recent survey shows.HealthMay 11