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Inflation cooled for 4th month in a row. Is an interest rate cut coming?
Canada's rate of inflation has slowed to 2.7 per cent — the lowest rate in three years. This marks four straight months in which inflation has fallen within the Bank of Canada's target range, sparking speculation about potential interest...
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Loblaw agrees to sign grocery code of conduct — if its competitors do, too
Loblaw Companies Ltd. says it's agreed to sign onto a long-planned code of conduct for grocery retailers, as long as other industry players do, too. The code is intended to level the playing field for suppliers and smaller retailers.
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Can you wildfire-proof an entire city? Whitehorse is trying
Yukon is racing to build a massive fuel break south of Whitehorse to help protect the city from the threat of catastrophic wildfires. CBC’s Juanita Taylor joined experts on the ground and in the air to learn how the territory is trying...
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Bangladesh economy: Cost of living crisis stemming from wars
Many people in Bangladesh have been under pressure by a worsening cost of living crisis.
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Loblaw boycott begins as grocer reports profit increase
Canadians frustrated with rising groceries prices have pledged to boycott Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May. On the same day it was set to begin, Canada's largest grocer reported a nearly 10 per cent increase in profits.
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Frustrated shoppers boycott Loblaw stores for month of May
Canadians frustrated with rising groceries prices have pledged to boycott Loblaw-owned stores for the month of May. On the same day it was set to begin, Canada's largest grocer reported a nearly 10 per cent increase in profits.
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Planned month-long Loblaw boycott begins today
An online campaign targeting Loblaw-owned stores is planning a month-long boycott starting May 1 to draw attention to the rising price of food.
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Not every Loblaw-owned store offers 50% discount on perishable items
Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food at stores that offered it before, some customers say they want to see it at all Loblaw-owned stores.
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Customers angry only some Loblaw-owned stores offer 50% discounts
Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food at stores that offered it before, some customers say they want to see it at all Loblaw-owned stores.
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Food Prices at Their Highest Level in Decades
If you wince at the grocery store checkout, you’re not alone. Wall Street Journal reporter Jesse Newman breaks down why prices are so high – and not going down anytime soon.
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Israeli illegal settlements: Profiting at the expense of Palestinian struggle
Illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank harm Palestinian economy, causing unemployment, inflation, & business closures.
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Canada’s economy in 2024: 4 things to watch
High interest rates, inflation and a slowing economy hit Canadian wallets hard in 2023. CBC’s Peter Armstrong breaks down the financial outlook for 2024 and why there’s still a lot of uncertainty ahead.
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Some foods could get cheaper in 2024, but grocery bills may still go up
Canada's Food Price Report predicts that overall food prices will go up in 2024, but some products could get cheaper as many industry challenges have eased.
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Bangladesh garment workers' strike: Wage hike fails to satisfy protesting workers
In Bangladesh, garment workers are protesting over low pay and poor working conditions, after a wage hike failed to satisfy them.
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Grocery price freezes, discounts coming soon, government says
Canadians could soon see grocery stores roll out discounts, price-matching campaigns and price freezes to help stabilize food prices. The federal government had asked Canada's largest grocery store chains to come up with a plan by...
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Grocery price freezes and discounts coming soon, government says
The federal government says Canada's five major grocery chains have delivered plans to stabilize food prices, promising more discounts, price freezes and price-matching campaigns.
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Canada's inflation rate increases to 4% in August
Canada's inflation rate jumped higher last month, to an annual pace of four per cent, mostly because of an increase in gasoline prices. Outside of gasoline, prices for other essentials, like food and shelter, continued to increase.
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Pressure to address housing, food prices continues as MPs return to work
As MPs return to Parliament this fall the opposition parties are continuing to pressure the government to act on housing and grocery affordability.
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Grocery CEOs agree to work on price stabilization
The CEOs of Canada's five biggest grocery store chains have agreed to work with the government on price stabilization and come up with a plan to address it within three weeks. The government said if the CEOs did not meet that deadline,...
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India rice export: Four-month ban targets food price inflation
India produces nearly half of the world’s rice but has placed a four-month ban on the export of non-basmati varieties.
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Trudeau reverses course, threatens grocery giants with tax measures
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau threatened grocery store giants Thursday with consequences, including tax measures, if they don't provide real relief for Canadians. But last year, Trudeau dismissed the idea of a windfall tax on grocery...
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Ottawa summons grocery chain CEOs to discuss stabilizing food prices on Monday
The Retail Council of Canada says the federal government needs to 'look in the mirror' when it assigns blame for rising grocery prices. Loblaw, Sobeys, Metro, Costco and Walmart will meet with Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry...
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The European Central Bank raises its benchmark rate by 0.25 - its highest level since May 2001
The European Central Bank has raised interest rates back to their record high, warning consumer prices are still rising too fast while keeping its options open for further increases.
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European Central Bank raises interest rates to highest level since 2000
Christine Lagarde warned that consumer prices are still rising too fast.