
Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists
The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don’t think the Bank of

Weak GDP report unlikely to sway Bank of Canada to more rate cuts: economists
The Canadian economy was showing more cracks in August, but most economists weighing in on the latest data say they don’t think the Bank of

Zellers is set for another relaunch. Here’s what the new owners have in store
Zellers is making a comeback — again. The discount retailer that’s died and been revived several times since its 1928 beginnings will get another relaunch

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate but signals cuts may be done
The Bank of Canada is signalling it might be done cutting interest rates in the short term but that doesn’t mean economic growth is going

Bank of Canada expected to cut key rate despite mixed inflation, jobs data
Most economists expect the Bank of Canada will look past strong jobs data and signs of stubbornness on the inflation front to deliver a second

B.C. billionaire Ruby Liu loses court fight to take over Hudson’s Bay properties
A B.C. billionaire who spent the summer fighting to move a department store she wants to create into former Hudson’s Bay properties has found herself

Blue Jays’ success a home run for this Ottawa business selling team merchandise
Bobby Mahomed’s Ottawa sportswear shop may be 455 kilometres from the Toronto Blue Jays’ home plate but sales linked to the team are so brisk,

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store. Annual

September home sales up 5% as real estate association expects strong end to the year
The Canadian Real Estate Association has upgraded its forecast for home sales in 2025, saying it now expects a softer decline this year as activity

Local unemployment rate jumps as national rate stays steady
Ottawa-Gatineau’s unemployment level rose again in September, after hitting its highest level in four years the month prior. The region’s jobless rate jumped to 7

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