‘Definitely busier’: Retailers, restaurants see spending boost amid tax holiday
Almost a week into the GST holiday, retailers and restaurant owners appear on track for a sales boost despite some of the struggles they faced
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Canada’s inflation rate down a tick to 1.9% in November
Inflation edged down slightly to 1.9 per cent in November as price growth continued to stabilize in Canada. Statistics Canada’s consumer price index report Tuesday
Canada Post may be in even worse shape after the strike — unless it pivots
Last week, Justin Trudeau said out loud what many were wondering as the postal strike dragged into its fourth week. “It is endangering the long-term
Canadian business leaders say Freeland’s resignation adds uncertainty to trade talks
Some business leaders worry the resignation of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland from the federal cabinet leaves Canada without a “quarterback” at a critical moment for
National home sales continue surging, prices rise amid falling interest rates: CREA
The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in November rose 26 per cent compared with a year ago, marking the second
Canada Post operations to resume on Tuesday, company says
Mail is set to begin moving again on Tuesday after a month-long strike by Canada Post employees comes to a close. The Canada Industrial Relations
Federal minister asks labour board to intervene in Canada Post strike
Mail could begin moving again in Canada as early as next week after the federal government moved Friday to end the nearly month-long work stoppage
BoC delivers jumbo interest rate cut, signals slower pace of cuts moving forward
The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate by half a percentage point on Wednesday but signalled a slower pace of rate cuts moving
Wait times grow amid Canada Post strike as backlogs and frustration build
It’s almost two weeks since Darren Solomon had a working fridge. The appliance’s compressor conked out on Nov. 26 and he’s been waiting for a
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