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Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%
This decision marks the seventh consecutive hold by the central bank. Source link
Liberals will extend gas and diesel tax holiday into 2027, sources say
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is expected to announce on Wednesday that the Liberal government will extend the federal excise tax holiday on gasoline and diesel until early 2027, according to sources that spoke with Radio-Canada. Source link
Canadian Tire and Tim Hortons join forces to link their loyalty programs
Under the partnership launched between the restaurant and the home goods company on Wednesday, customers who link their Triangle and Tims Rewards accounts will earn between two and five per cent in Canadian Tire money in addition to Tims points on select Tims purchases. Source link
Carney's 'hydronym' moment is behind a cheeky campaign to raise awareness about Lake Ontario
Riding on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s use of the proper word for a body of water, a London, Ont., company has created T-shirts emblazoned with “My hydronyms are Lake and Ontario.” A portion of the apparel sales proceeds go to Swim Drink Fish Canada, a charity that connects people with the lake, and works to […]
The battle that made Canada bleed: Operation Medusa, 20 years later
It has been 20 years since Canadian soldiers walked into a Taliban killing ground west of Kandahar. Operation Medusa became Canada’s largest battle since Korea — a brutal test against a disciplined, entrenched enemy. Canada prevailed, but at a terrible cost, in a fight that changed the Afghan war and those who survived it. Source […]
The U.S. could control 20% of Venezuela's oil reserves. Canada's oilpatch isn't worried
U.S President Donald Trump is continuing his pursuit of Venezuela’s oil jackpot, announcing a new deal aimed at boosting production in the South American country. And while Trump is flaunting the potential controlling stake in a portion of Venezuela’s oil reserves as a warning to Canada, experts say there is little cause for concern in […]
Lululemon the latest brand to bet on resale as second-hand clothing becomes big business
Shoppers looking to save money on Lululemon apparel have another option. The athletic wear company has launched its resale site in Canada. A 25,000 square foot processing hub in Calgary is at the center of the expansion. Source link
This new type of dice guarantees no tie when deciding who goes first
A group of mathematicians and computer scientists has cracked the code to create dice that can determine a winner in single roll with no chance of a tie. Source link
6 more byelections on horizon will test Liberal momentum, pressure other parties
The Liberals are taking a victory lap after scoring a hat trick of byelection wins on Monday night — but there are still a batch of seats that need to be filled and will serve as another temperature check of the electorate in the months to come. Source link
Unifor and Stellantis begin contract negotiations under threat of auto tariffs
The negotiations are the last round of bargaining between the Big Three carmakers — Stellantis, Ford and GM — and Unifor, which represents autoworkers at each. And with the backdrop of American tariffs threatening Canada’s auto industry, the talks come at a critical juncture. Source link