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Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada

Rising cost of living, especially food prices, impacts youth sports across Canada

It's rare for there to be unanimous agreement among the parents of youth athletes, but Canada's rising cost of living has created a consensus.
Canadian Tire launches fee-based Triangle Rewards subscription program for $89/year

Canadian Tire launches fee-based Triangle Rewards subscription program for $89/year

TORONTO — Canadian Tire Corp. has rolled out a new fee-based subscription tier as part of its Triangle Rewards loyalty program.
Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

Biden OKs Alaska oil project, draws ire of environmentalists

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday it is approving the huge Willow oil-drilling project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, a major environmental decision by President Joe Biden that drew quick condemnation that it flies in th
After two historic US bank failures, here’s what comes next

After two historic US bank failures, here’s what comes next

WASHINGTON (AP) — Two large banks that cater to the tech industry have collapsed after a bank run , government agencies are taking emergency measures to backstop the financial system, and President Joe Biden is reassuring Americans that the money the
Household debt-to-income ratio edges lower as interest payments expand

Household debt-to-income ratio edges lower as interest payments expand

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the ratio of household debt to disposable income improved in the fourth quarter as gains in disposable income offset an uptick in credit market debt.
Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

Canadian industry singing praises of Inflation Reduction Act as federal budget nears

CALGARY — Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and its title is the Inflation Reduction Act. The U.S. legislation, signed into law by U.S.
Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Russia's economy holds up, but growing challenges test Putin

Western sanctions have hit Russian banks, wealthy individuals and technology imports.
Asian shares mostly sink on jitters after US bank failure

Asian shares mostly sink on jitters after US bank failure

TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares mostly fell Monday, shaken by a Wall Street tumble that set off worries the biggest United States bank failure in nearly 15 years might have ripple effects around the world.
Canadian regulator seizes assets of Toronto branch of Silicon Valley Bank

Canadian regulator seizes assets of Toronto branch of Silicon Valley Bank

OTTAWA — Canada’s banking regulator says it has temporarily seized assets of the Canadian branch of Silicon Valley Bank. Fearful depositors withdrew billions of dollars from the U.S. bank in a matter of hours Friday, forcing U.S.
Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

Poilievre calls for spending cap, tax cuts in coming federal budget

OTTAWA — The coming federal budget should lower taxes, cap spending and make it easier to build new houses, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Sunday as he pinned blame for current economic woes on the Liberals.