7 h. ago Canada’s inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle prices surge

Statistics Canada says the annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent in June, up from 1.7 per cent in May, as consumers paid for more new and used vehicles.

Economics

7 h. ago Inflation rises to 1.9% in June as vehicle price hikes accelerate

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the pace of inflation accelerated in June as consumers paid more for new and used vehicles. The annual inflation rate rose to 1.9 per cent last month, up from 1.7 per cent in May. StatCan says gas prices were nearly unchanged in June, but because prices were falling faster this […]

Economics

23 h. ago Sportsnet falls short in communication with fans over streaming price hike, prof says

Sportsnet fell short in its communication with fans over its significant price hike of its premium service, a sports management professor says. The broadcaster, owned by Rogers, is raising the price of its Sportsnet+ Premium streaming service starting Sept. 9, with the annual plan jumping from $249.99 to $324.99 and the monthly price rising from […]

Sport

4 d. ago Sportsnet jacks up streaming prices in Canada and fans aren't pleased

As one of the two major sports properties in Canada, tuning into Sportsnet has been a daily routine for many fans across the country since its launch in 1998.But on Thursday, many fans began wondering exactly what their future with the network would be, given that a sudden price hike was dropped on its consumers.Subscribers of the Sportsnet+ package — a standalone digital service — found out they were getting a substantial price hike, kicking off in the September billing period.sportsnet+ subscription price going up 30% get outta here— JFresh (@JFreshHockey) July 10, 2025Both the standard Sportsnet+ deal at $199.99 and the premium package at $249.99 per year were bumped up to $249.99 and $324.99 annually, respectively. Monthly standard packages also saw an increase from $24.99 to $29.99, and the premium packages went from $34.99 to $42.99 per month.Lmao, what has SN+ done to justify an $80 increase? It’s a full minute behind the broadcast and genuinely one of...

Sport

4 d. ago NHL fans keep losing out online as Sportsnet hikes its price again

Patrick Johnston: Canadian sports fans have the option of watching just about any sport under the sun but it's costing more than ever. Is quality improving to match the price?

Sport

5 d. ago Alabama utility commission allowed to hike prices behind closed doors, judge rules

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama’s utility regulators can continue to hold closed-door meetings to determine price hikes, in an apparent departure from common practices in neighboring states, a circuit court judge ruled. The decision on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by Southern Environmental Law Center on behalf of Energy Alabama, a nonprofit that advocates for […]

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7 d. ago After 100 per cent gain, how much higher can Bombardier stock fly?

RBC among slew of analysts to raise price target for private jetmaker

Events

7 d. ago Amazon stretches Prime Day discounts across 4 days amid tariff price hikes

The e-commerce giant's promised blitz of summer deals for Prime members starts at 3:01 a.m. Eastern time on Tuesday and will last until Friday.

Economics

1 week ago Nutella fans brace for price hike as Turkish frost hits hazelnut harvest

It’s yet another reminder of how vulnerable the world’s food supplies remain to climate change

Economics

1 week ago Analysis shows Trump’s tariffs would cost US employers $82.3 billion

WASHINGTON (AP) — An analysis finds that a critical group of U.S. employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump’s current tariff plans, a sum that could be potentially managed through price hikes, layoffs, hiring freezes or lower profit margins. The analysis by the JPMorganChase Institute is among the first […]

Economics

3 w. ago Oil price hike ‘astronomical’ if Iran’s crude hit: Rory Johnston

Watch: How political instability in the Middle East could affect oil prices

Economics