88 m. ago Half of Canadians, Americans think their countries are in recession: poll

The results of the Leger survey suggest that Canadian and Americans hold many similar views on the state of the economy and their personal financial status.

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2 h. ago Half of Canadians and Americans think their countries are in a recession now: poll

OTTAWA — As Canada stares down U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of devastating tariffs, roughly half of Canadians and Americans believe their countries are in an economic recession right now, a new poll suggests. The results of the Leger survey — which polled both Canadians and Americans — suggest that Canadian and Americans hold […]

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15 h. ago B.C. is poised to scrap its consumer carbon tax. How will it replace the revenue?

B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.

Economics

18 h. ago U.S. stocks plunge as Trump tariff fears spread among businesses, consumers

The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points and other indexes fell sharply as fears about tariffs impacting the U.S. economy spread.

Economics

20 h. ago Privacy commissioner launches third investigation into Alberta's withholding of pension survey data

The investigation is the third prompted by Postmedia following complaints that the province was stonewalling efforts to release the results of its survey on a potential provincial pension plan

Society

21 h. ago How the Ottawa Charge can prove it is 'coming together' in pursuit of PWHL playoff spot

For a team coming off a pair of overtime losses and still sitting fifth in a six-team league, the Ottawa Charge sounds confident it has turned a corner. But talk, of course, is cheap. The best chance to prove it arrives 2 p.m. on Saturday at TD Place against the PWHL-leading Montreal Victoire. Defeating the […]

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26 h. ago GB Energy Faces New Doubts as UK Declines to Affirm Future Funds

A promised £8.3 billion ($10.5 billion) funding package for the UK’s nascent state-owned company GB Energy is under question as the Treasury considers what to include in its multi year spending plan due in June.

Economics

26 h. ago US Inflation Seen Higher, Fed Cuts Later in Economist Survey

Economists see the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation metric rising at a brisker pace in the near term, prompting policymakers to keep interest rates elevated for longer.

Economics

27 h. ago Wellness blogger Belle Gibson faked terminal cancer years ago. She’s still on the hook

Apple Cider Vinegar, a dramatic retelling of Gibson’s story released this month, doesn't recount what happened after it was revealed in 2015 that she wasn’t sick.

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33 h. ago Britons’ Shift to Eating at Home Drives Rebound in Retail Sales

UK retail sales grew more strongly than expected at the start of the year, as otherwise cautious consumers spent more on food to eat at home.

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40 h. ago UK Consumers Are More Pessimistic Than After Recession, GfK Says

British households are more gloomy about the economy than when the UK was emerging from a downturn a year ago, a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ hopes of delivering the growth that has eluded Labour in its first months in power.

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41 h. ago Canadians facing mortgage renewal anxiety about monthly payments: survey

The survey found that more than half of those homeowners said they expect bad news when they renew and they anticipate their monthly payment will increase.

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42 h. ago British Columbians willing to spend more to buy Canadian, survey finds

More than half said they were willing to spend up to $5 more for a local product, while more than a third would pay up to $10 more. 

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42 h. ago Competition Bureau doubles down on claims Rogers ‘Infinite’ data claim is false

OTTAWA — The Competition Bureau is doubling down on its claims that Rogers’ unlimited data promise is misleading. In a response to Rogers’ recent defence filing, the Commissioner of Competition repeated the allegation that the company’s advertisements create a false or misleading impression that its “Infinite” wireless phone plans provide consumers with limitless data. The […]

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43 h. ago Rogers layoffs result in elimination of 400 workers in Canada

Rogers has laid off various support staff across multiple provinces, most of whom work in chat support roles.The telecom declined to share how many people are being laid off, but a person familiar with the company’s operations who spoke with MobileSyrup on the condition of anonymity said that the number is close to 400 people."As customer habits continue to evolve, we're investing in digital tools and self-serve options that help our customers find what they're looking for faster. While a small percentage of roles in our customer service team are impacted, we continue to grow and hire people to support our operations across the country," said Rogers spokesperson Zac Carreiro.News of the layoffs broke on Reddit, where multiple threads have sprung up regarding the layoffs. Those posts suggest that Rogers is shutting down its live chat customer support services.The source we spoke with suggested that people at call centres were also laid off, and the...

Society

43 h. ago Only 39% of Canadians planning RRSP contributions this year: Survey

Saving for retirement now appears to a be luxury in Canada — at least in some quarters. New polling data from investment dealer Edward Jones shows only 39% of Canadians plan to contribute to their RRSP this year, marking a sharp 10-point drop from last year’s figures. The survey says only 15% plan to contribute […]

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43 h. ago Rogers cutting ’small percentage’ of customer service employees

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it has laid off employees from its customer service department amid a shift in customer habits. The Toronto-based company says the cuts affect “a small percentage of roles in our customer service team,” however it declined to clarify how many employees were let go. It says the majority of […]

Economics

43 h. ago illumin Holdings Inc. announces date for Fourth Quarter and Year

TORONTO and NEW YORK, Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — illumin Holdings Inc. (TSX: ILLM, OTCQB:ILLMF) (“illumin” or “Company”), a leader in digital advertising technology that empowers marketers to make smarter decisions about communicating with online consumers, announces that it will report its fourth quarter and year-end 2024 financial results before market open on Friday, […]

Culture

44 h. ago Crombie says Ontario Liberals would provide OHIP coverage for mental health care

Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie says a Liberal government would cover mental health care under the Ontario Health Insurance Plan. She made the announcement in a speech today to the Canadian Club, telling the Bay Street audience that productivity is directly related to mental health in their companies’ workforces. Crombie has made health care a […]

Science

47 h. ago New report ranks providers with the fastest internet speed in Canada

If you're unhappy with your current provider's internet speed and want to switch, a new report can help you make your next choice.Ookla released its latest report on the performance of Canadian telecom giants' mobile and fixed networks. The results are based on data from Speedtest, a site created by Ookla that allows users to test their internet speed."Our reports are informed by millions of daily consumer-initiated tests taken on Speedtest, along with quality of experience (QoE) metrics that offer insight into the daily connected activities that matter most to end-users," reads the report.The findings are based on data collected from July to December 2024 and the fastest carrier is chosen based on each provider’s download and upload speed.Here's what the company found in its latest report.Fastest fixed internet speedYou shouldn’t have to compete for fast internet access at home. Whether you're taking work video calls at home or streaming Netflix to unwind...

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