
Ottawa pubs, restaurants across Canada cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the
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Ottawa pubs, restaurants across Canada cash in with Canadian NHL teams in playoffs
It was a long seven years for the Ottawa Senators and their fans, having to sit on the sidelines each spring since 2017 when the

Ottawa tech CEO among those cancelling U.S. business trips amid tariff anger and border fear
First came the tariff threats. Then the annexation taunts. But it wasn’t until reports surfaced about foreigners detained while trying to enter the U.S. that

Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war, economic uncertainty
The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday as it waits to get a clearer picture of how global trade uncertainty is

Inflation cooled to 2.3% in March as gas prices fell, StatCan says
Canadians got a break on inflation in March as gas prices fell and a slowdown in travel to the United States helped cool airfare costs,

Vacant Bay stores could spark interest — if landlords are willing to get creative
Apartments, health centres and even pickleball courts may be coming to your local mall after Hudson’s Bay departs. Retail and real estate experts say the closure of

Canada’s economy ‘sprinting into a wall’ to start 2025 as tariff hit looms
The Canadian economy was off to a solid start in January but early signs suggest growth stalled in February amid harsh winter weather and the looming threat

Carney confirms Liberals won’t proceed with planned capital gains tax change
Days before he’s expected to call a federal election, Prime Minister Mark Carney is confirming he won’t move ahead with a key Liberal tax policy.

Hudson’s Bay to liquidate all but six stores starting Monday
After a week spent seeking a lifeline, Hudson’s Bay says it has found a way to keep six stores open.

CFIB says small business confidence fell to all-time low as trade war ramped up
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says small business confidence dropped to an all-time low in March as the trade war with the U.S. ramped

Hudson’s Bay shoppers scramble for striped products as company seeks liquidation
When the pre-lunch rush hit Wednesday at the flagship Hudson’s Bay store in Toronto, Brian Bursten was considering himself one of the lucky ones. As
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