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Economists split on BoC’s next rate move after July inflation data
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Economists say they found some encouraging signs in the latest inflation numbers but some warn the Bank of Canada might need a bit more convincing to cut its key interest rate next month. The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, down from 1.9 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Montreal mayor wants Quebec to appoint a homelessness minister in cabinet shuffle
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
MONTREAL — Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is asking the Quebec government to appoint a “top gun” for homelessness ahead of an expected provincial cabinet shuffle. She made the request at a news conference during which she also proposed $22.5 million to tackle homelessness. Quebec Premier François Legault has announced he will shuffle his cabinet this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Quebec City using artificial intelligence to manage traffic, reduce congestion
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
Quebec City has started synchronizing traffic lights with the use of Google’s artificial intelligence, technology the city says will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. According to Google Canada, Quebec City is the first municipality in the country to partner with the web giant’s Green Light project, which the company offers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Passengers still scrambling as Air Canada flights gradually resume after strike ends
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
As Air Canada’s flights gradually resume in the aftermath of a three-day strike by its flight attendants, thousands of passengers are still scrambling to reach their destinations. Maxime Vidal says he and his family were supposed to fly to Paris from Toronto’s Pearson airport today, but the flight was cancelled and they’ve heard no word ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants’ union
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Air Canada says it plans to operate more than half of its scheduled flights Tuesday after reaching a tentative deal with the union representing its flight attendants to end a strike that began Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually restart its operations Tuesday, with the first of its mainline aircraft resuming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Air Canada strike ends after tentative deal reached with flight attendants union
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually begin operations Tuesday. The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July thanks to lower gas prices: StatCan
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Inflation cooled in July thanks largely to relief at the gas pumps, but Statistics Canada said grocery and shelter costs were accelerating last month. The annual rate of inflation fell to 1.7 per cent in July, the agency said Tuesday, down from 1.9 per cent in June. The reading was a tenth of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. The agency also released rates for major cities, but cautioned that figures may have fluctuated widely because they are based on small statistical samples (previous month in brackets): — St. John’s, N.L.: 1.7 per cent (1.0) — Charlottetown-Summerside: 1.3 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Here’s a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.7 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here’s what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.6 per cent (1.2) — Prince Edward Island: 1.2 per cent (0.8) — Nova Scotia: 1.6 per cent (1.6) — New Brunswick: 1.1 per cent (1.2) ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
TORONTO — Health Canada has approved Ozempic to reduce the risk of further kidney decline among patients with Type 2 diabetes. Between 30 and 50 per cent of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease. An international clinical trial, called FLOW, showed the risk of kidneys significantly deteriorating or failing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
By Canadian Press on August 19th, 2025
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Union says Air Canada strike has ended Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning. The airline said it will gradually begin operations ... Read More »
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