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Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

Annual inflation rate jumps to 2.6% in February with tax holiday end: StatCan

OTTAWA — The annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government’s temporary tax break came to an end mid-month, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. That marks a sizeable jump from the 1.
Want to get into cycling? Start slow before shifting into high gear, experts say

Want to get into cycling? Start slow before shifting into high gear, experts say

When people decide to start cycling to work, they sometimes go overboard. They think they need to buy excessive gear, specific clothes, the perfect bike — they commit to five days a week, no matter what.
Stock market today: US stocks fall as Wall Street waits for the Fed

Stock market today: US stocks fall as Wall Street waits for the Fed

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks are falling as Wall Street waits to hear from the Federal Reserve, which will make its latest announcement on interest rates Wednesday. The S&P 500 was down 0.5% in early trading Tuesday.
Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

Parkland names two new directors as activist investor demands board shakeup

CALGARY — Parkland Corp., which is facing calls from an activist shareholder for an overhaul of its board, has named two new independent directors.
Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.2 per cent (0.8) — Prince Edward Island: 2.0 per cent (1.
Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

Alphabet to buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion

NEW YORK (AP) — Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity startup Wiz for $32 billion. The all-cash deal is set to boost Alphabet’s profile in the cloud computing market, a space currently led by Amazon and Microsoft.
McDonald's Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again

McDonald's Canada testing a vegetable-based burger — again

BRAMPTON, Ont. — McDonald's Canada is trying its hand at a vegetable-based burger — again. The fast-food chain announced Tuesday that it will test its new McVeggie at some restaurants in Langley, Richmond and Surrey, B.C.
Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Canadian farmland values rise nine per cent, but rate of growth on a downward trend

Average Canadian farmland values continued their more than 30-year streak of increases last year, but Farm Credit Canada says the rate of growth is slowing and trade disruptions could further dent them.
Quebec MP, businesses to join Vermont senator's border discussion on trade war

Quebec MP, businesses to join Vermont senator's border discussion on trade war

OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament is set to join a United States senator at the Canada-U.S. border today for a discussion on how to navigate the trade war between the two nations.