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Costco trimming its Christmas offerings as consumers pull back on spendingCostco says it has been adapting to changing consumer habits and priorities, which includes a 'thinned down' Christmas display in stores and larger displays for other items.ConsumerSep 29
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Jimmy Kimmel’s show returning to all remaining ABC stations, companies sayABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! completely on Sept. 17 after the namesake host made comments during a broadcast about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.EntertainmentSep 26
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Reclining on your next WestJet flight may mean having to upgrade seatsWestJet is changing the seats on some of its flights, and most economy options won't be able to recline beyond a 'fixed' amount unless passengers pay for an upgrade.ConsumerSep 26
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Canada’s GDP grew for 1st time in 4 months in July: StatCanCanada's GDP increased more than expected in July, according to Statistics Canada, and after the second quarter of the year fell 1.6 per cent compared with a year ago.EconomySep 26
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Buying Canadian is still a priority for most consumers, Ipsos poll showsCanadian consumer patriotism is alive and well, with the majority of poll respondents saying they have recently purchased 'Canadian' products, services or investments.ConsumerSep 26
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Gas prices are down. Here’s why — and could they drop more soon?Seasonal changes mean gas prices in Canada are heading for some of the lowest prices of the year, and the removal of the consumer carbon price means even more savings.ConsumerSep 25
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Global economies including Canada are stable, but tariffs weighing: OECDA new report shows the global economic outlook for the year is better than previously thought, but still cautious because of the evolving tariff landscape.EconomySep 24
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Could Trump’s new H-1B visa fees push highly skilled workers to Canada?Industry and legal experts say Trump's new fee on some visa applications could benefit Canada's economy as many skilled foreign workers will look to other opportunities.EconomySep 23
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It’s slim pickings at some apple orchards this year. This is the reasonSevere droughts in parts of Canada mean this year's apple and pumpkin picking season may be cut short due to low crop yields, leading many to have to diversify to stay afloat.ConsumerSep 22
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Bank of Canada delivers 1st interest rate cut since MarchThe Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate Wednesday by 25 basis points to 2.5 per cent, and this marks the first cut by the central bank since March.EconomySep 17
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Liberals will table federal budget Nov. 4, minister saysFinance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne announced during question period in the House of Commons that the Liberal administration will table a fall budget on Nov. 4.PoliticsSep 16
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Will interest rates come down? The Bank of Canada is about to decideThe Bank of Canada is widely anticipated to cut interest rates on Wednesday after weak reports on unemployment and economic growth, as well as signs of cooling inflation.EconomySep 16
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Canada’s inflation rate ticked up slightly in August: StatCanThe Consumer Price Index, measuring inflation for consumer goods and services, was measured at 1.9 per cent in August by Statistics Canada.EconomySep 16
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New vehicle sales are accelerating in Canada, but not for EVs, data showsNew data out from Statistics Canada shows new vehicle sales overall increased nearly seven per cent in July, but zero-emissions options continue to see sharp drops.ConsumerSep 15
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Ottawa has a ‘deficit issue that has to be dealt with,’ Liberal saysThe federal government says it expects to deal with a 'substantial' deficit as it returns, and plans to put forward proposals for potential changes to criminal laws.PoliticsSep 15
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‘We got him:’ U.S. authorities say alleged Charlie Kirk shooter in custodyCharlie Kirk, a close Trump ally and conservative activist, was fatally shot while on stage speaking at a college campus in Utah on Wednesday.U.S. NewsSep 12
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Need to disclose a tax mistake? The CRA says these coming changes will helpNew changes announced to the CRA's Voluntary Disclosures Plan could make it easier to find 'some financial relief' during the next tax filing season.ConsumerSep 11
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Here are the 1st major projects Carney says are in ‘national interest’Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled plans for five upcoming projects aimed at boosting Canada's economy and helping to become less reliant on the United States.CanadaSep 11
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Porter Airlines pilots give notice to begin collective bargainingNewly unionized pilots with Porter Airlines have served the company a formal notice that it intends to begin collective bargaining on a contract for the first time.CanadaSep 10
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The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether Trump’s tariffs are legalA request by United States President Donald Trump to have the Supreme Court review lower court rulings that some of his tariffs were illegal has been approved for November.U.S. NewsSep 10
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Not fast enough: More homes are being built, but targets still far off, says CMHCA new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation shows some markets in Canada are seeing more construction than others, with Toronto sharply declining.EconomySep 9
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Alleged Trump drawing from Epstein ‘birthday book’ released by DemocratsThe Democratic Party has released what it suggests is a "birthday note" created by President Donald Trump and intended for Jeffrey Epstein in 2003.U.S. NewsSep 8
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Is Canada hitting the brakes on EVs? What Carney is laying outPrime Minister Mark Carney says 2026 electric vehicle sales requirements are being paused to add some 'flexibility' for the auto sector, and will reassess current mandates.EconomySep 5
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Wealthsimple says some SINs accessed in ‘data security incident’Wealthsimple says some Canadian clients have had their personal data — including Social Insurance Numbers — compromised in a 'data security incident.'CrimeSep 5
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‘Warning lights are flashing,’ economist says as unemployment hits 7.1%Statistics Canada says unemployment in Canada climbed for the second straight month in August to 7.1 per cent from 6.9 per cent in July, while shedding 66,000 jobs last month.EconomySep 5
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