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Journalist at Global News. Ex Globe and Mail, CBC. Toronto cyclist.
100% tariff on Shohei Ohtani, please.
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Dan 🇨🇦 Lee
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#Budget
will include funds for hiring 1,000 new
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officers,
#Carney
says - National |
Globalnews.ca
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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada
Globalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News
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Trump says new 25% tariff on heavy trucks coming in weeks - National |
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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada
Globalnews.ca – Watch and read Canada’s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News
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Global News
about 2 months ago
Most of Canada’s retaliatory tariffs against the United States came down on Monday, in keeping with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s announcement last month.
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Most of Canada’s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have now ended - National | Globalnews.ca
Last month, Prime Minister Carney said many of Canada’s tariffs on the U.S., on goods that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, will come down starting Sept. 1.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11369356/canada-counter-tariffs-ended/
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Scott Nover
about 2 months ago
The first report of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce came from an unlikely source: the short-lived outlet The Messenger. When the company shut down mere months later, a piece of celebrity history vanished. My latest for the
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First report of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s romance is gone from the web
The disappearance of a prescient 2023 item on the Messenger’s news site highlights the broader problem of digital decay.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/08/28/taylor-swift-travis-kelce-digital-decay/
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When Taylor Swift went on her Eras Tour, it helped boost local spending. Now, she's getting married. Will it help boost local economies? I asked the experts.
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Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost? - National | Globalnews.ca
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement has garnered social media attention, but can 'Swiftonomics' deliver a boost for retail sales?
https://globalnews.ca/news/11352644/taylor-swift-engagement-economic-impact/
about 2 months ago
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Canadian property owners down south are breaking up with the U.S. I wrote about a new Royal LePage report that says more than half of Canadians with U.S. properties are planning to ditch them - and the biggest reason is Donald Trump.
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Trump dump? More than half of Canadians with U.S. properties want to ditch them - National | Globalnews.ca
A majority of those planning to sell — 62 per cent — said the main reason they wanted to sell was 'due to the current political administration in the United States.'
https://globalnews.ca/news/11350508/canadian-property-owners-in-us/
about 2 months ago
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'Buy now, pay later' offers are becoming popular among Canadians - even for small purchases like groceries and takeout. But experts warn you're opening yourselves up to risk if you let it become a habit. My piece for Global News.
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‘Buy now, pay later’ services are getting popular. Can you manage the risk? - National | Globalnews.ca
Typically, 'buy now, pay later' loans were used for big purchases like TVs or laptops. But research suggests Canadians are dipping into these services for small purchases.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11340954/buy-now-pay-later-risk/
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Israel murders four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza, including Anas al-Sharif
Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.
https://aje.io/v8v2ze
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Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza - Reuters
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Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza — Reuters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost tw...
https://apple.news/AKriujhYdQl2n7ErVZlvG1w
3 months ago
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Canada intends to recognize the State of
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at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.
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Tariffs making car-buying difficult? Here’s why the used car market is “hot right now.”
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Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to know - National | Globalnews.ca
This was the first time since February that Canada saw sales at new car dealerships decline, Statistics Canada said, as new car sales dropped 4.6 per cent in May.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11304246/used-cars-buy-or-sell-2025/
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Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto does. I asked some experts why that is the case.
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Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto - National | Globalnews.ca
Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11290826/housing-starts-edmonton-toronto-cmhc/
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Renting in Canada? I wrote about why it might be a good time for some to make the jump to home ownership.
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How falling rents offer ‘a good opportunity’ if you’re trying to buy a home - National | Globalnews.ca
Combined with a soft housing market, falling rents across the country could offer opportunities for renters looking to become homeowners.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11298871/falling-rent-prices-stepping-stone-home-ownership/
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Canada's real estate market has been slow this year, but one report suggests signs of life might be appearing in some markets. I wrote about it for Global News.
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These real estate markets might be showing signs of life, report suggests - National | Globalnews.ca
A report by the Royal Bank of Canada released Monday said local real estate boards have indicated that home resales picked up in some Canadian markets in May.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11232647/real-estate-markets-signs-of-life-report/
5 months ago
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Canada Healthwatch 🍁
5 months ago
B.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says
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@udayrana.bsky.social
@globalnews.ca
𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀 ⇢
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For nearly one-third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians expect they'll be paying back their mortgages into retirement.
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Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca
For nearly a third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians, living a mortgage-free retirement may not be on the cards for at least a few years, a new report says.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11197281/mortgage-free-retirement/
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Could you afford a mortgage in your city? Here's a report that could help you decide!
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Are mortgage rates getting cheaper? Depends on where you live - National | Globalnews.ca
While borrowing costs remained largely stagnant in late March and early April, plummeting home sales across Canada contributed to improved affordability.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11193576/mortgage-rates-getting-cheaper/
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Which homebuyers should wait it out and which ones should move into the market now? I asked some experts on how you should gauge the risk.
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Should you move up plans to buy a home? Gauge the risks and rewards - National | Globalnews.ca
According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), homes sales fell 9.3 per cent in March compared with this time last year.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11179871/housing-market-canada-when-to-buy/
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Justin Wolfers
5 months ago
Probably more a debate than an interview, but a debate I'm happy to have: Will the Trump tariffs -- the actual Trump tariffs rather than some hypothetical he could have implemented -- will help bring jobs onshore?
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Canadians have been pulling back on spending amidst Trump's trade war. Can three Canadian teams having a deep NHL playoff run spur economic activity? I wrote about 'Hockeynomics' for Global News. (At the risk of showing my bias: GO LEAFS GO)
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Hockeynomics? How Canadian teams in NHL playoffs may thaw consumer chill - National | Globalnews.ca
With many cutting back on expenses amidst fears of a recession, three Canadian teams making deep playoff runs might be just what the economist ordered.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11172760/nhl-playoffs-canadian-teams/
6 months ago
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Hello! I’ll be writing more about real estate, the housing market and personal finance in Canada for Global News. If you have any tips, advice and pitches or simply want to grab a get-to-know-you coffee somewhere in Toronto, do reach out on
[email protected]
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6 months ago
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Canada's housing market is "cracking" under the weight of Donald Trump's trade war. I asked experts what's keeping homebuyers out and what advice they have for them.
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Canada’s housing market is ‘cracking’ under Trump’s trade war: report - National | Globalnews.ca
The sharpest pullback in people getting into the housing markets has been in southern Ontario and British Columbia, RBC economist Robert Hogue said.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11170604/canada-housing-market-cracking-trump-trade-war/
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Design by Committee 🇨🇦
6 months ago
You can tell this is fake because it involves the cops actually writing a ticket for bike lane obstruction
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Canada Healthwatch 🍁
6 months ago
Thousands of kids’ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada
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𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
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Stakes are high in Australia’s general election this Saturday, but there is an election day perk for Australians even in a ‘wurst’ case scenario – hot dogs. I wrote about 'Democracy sausage', a beloved Aussie election day tradition.
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Democracy sausage: What to know about Australia’s tasty election tradition - National | Globalnews.ca
Enjoying a sausage – or ‘sag’ as it is known in Aussie slang – after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11161499/australia-election-democracy-sausage/
6 months ago
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has an “extremely ambitious” housing plan, to double the rate of housing construction in Canada. I asked experts how long it would take to implement it.
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Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement? - National | Globalnews.ca
Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures in Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing plan are promising, but some key challenges remain.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11159482/mark-carney-housing-plan-timeline/
6 months ago
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Polls have now closed in Atlantic Canada. I'll be covering the
#CanadaElection2025
results for Global News. Follow this link for updates!
globalnews.ca/news/1115357...
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In Canada’s federal election, the 1st polls have closed - National | Globalnews.ca
On election day, Newfoundland and Labrador was the first province where polls closed, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Polls will close in other Atlantic provinces shortly after.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11153576/canada-election-2025/
6 months ago
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Canada in the 1970s saw an economic crisis some called 'stagflation'. Some fear it may return with Trump's trade war. I asked economists what 'stagflation' is and whether it can return.
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What is ‘stagflation’? A closer look at the economic ‘double kiss of death’ - National | Globalnews.ca
Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?
https://globalnews.ca/news/11147142/what-is-stagflation/
6 months ago
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Observing The City
6 months ago
I counted the numbers of Bikes vs Cars on Bloor St, where Doug Ford wants to remove the bike lanes that see some of the highest ridership in North America. During an average rush hour, I found 29 bikes and 24 cars over 2 minutes. All traffic modes were moving efficiently.
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6 months ago
The star of Fantastic Four and The Last Of Us made a big impression at the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on Tuesday night.
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Pedro Pascal Makes Timely Plea For Solidarity With Trans Women At Marvel Premiere
The star of Fantastic Four and The Last Of Us made a big impression at the London premiere of Thunderbolts* on Tuesday night.
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/pedro-pascal-solidarity-transgender-community-marvel-thunderbolts-premiere_uk_6808d695e4b0deaad5275e97?utm_campaign=bluesky_feed
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“A huge 89% majority of the world’s people [56% even in the United States] want stronger action to fight the climate crisis, but feel they are trapped in a self-fulfilling “spiral of silence” because they mistakenly believe they are in a minority, research suggests.” Most of us want
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Activate climate’s ‘silent majority’ to supercharge action, experts say
Making concerned people aware their views are far from alone could unlock the change so urgently needed
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/22/activate-climate-silent-majority-support-supercharge-action
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Pierre Poilievre released the Conservative Party's platform yesterday. Here's what it said.
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Poilievre reveals platform, says government must ‘start pinching pennies’ - National | Globalnews.ca
As the federal election campaign nears its end with less than a week to go before voting day, all federal party leaders are making their last pitches to Canadians.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11142730/conservative-platform-canada-election/
6 months ago
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It’s early voting day, Canada! You can vote early starting today and on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!
6 months ago
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Missed the English language federal leaders debate? I covered it for Global News, here are the key highlights!
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Threats to Canada, cost of living dominate English leaders debate - National | Globalnews.ca
The leaders of Canada's four main political parties are squaring off for a second and final leaders' debate Thursday night in Montreal, after an initial French-language faceoff.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11136843/canada-election-leaders-english-debate/
6 months ago
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“Mr. Poilievre, you spent years running against Justin Trudeau and the carbon tax and they're both gone,” Liberal Leader Mark Carney tells Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
#EnglishDebate
#CanadaElection2025
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As U.S. tariffs throw global trade into turmoil, the Bank of Canada decided to hold interest rates steady after seven consecutive rate cuts. Here's what it means for you.
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Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady amid tariff turmoil - National | Globalnews.ca
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark rate at 2.75 per cent on Wednesday, ending a streak of seven consecutive rate cuts, as Canada grapples with a trade war.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11132753/trump-tariffs-bank-of-canada-interest-rate-april-2025/
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Home sales in Canada have plummeted as fears around tariffs are keeping new homebuyers on the sidelines. I write for Global News.
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Tariff turmoil means Canada’s housing market is ‘treading water at best’ - National | Globalnews.ca
The national average home price in Canada was $678,331 in March 2025, down 3.7 per cent from March 2024, the Canadian Real Estate Association said.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11132528/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-housing-market/
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Are you planning to renovate your home? Here's why you should factor in the cost of the trade war. My story for Global News.
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Planning a spring home project? Why you should factor in Trump tariffs - National | Globalnews.ca
The U.S. and Canadian construction industries are highly interlinked and experts warn that a trade war could make home renovations costlier.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11127542/spring-home-renovation-factor-in-trump-tariffs/
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The Bank of Canada is holding its key interest rate steady at 2.75 %, ending a streak of seven consecutive rate cuts.
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Will the Bank of Canada cut interests rates for the right time in a row as the trade war deepens? We at Global News will be keeping an eye on the bank’s announcement and bringing you expert analysis. Follow me for updates.
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Will the Bank of Canada cut interest rates again as trade war deepens? — Global News
Some analysts expect the central bank to cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 2.5 per cent, while others expect the rate to be held steady.
https://apple.news/AjW-UwN4MSZ2cz5WxllMltw
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It's not just people buying new cars, Trump's auto tariffs will hit you even if you're an existing car owner in Canada. I asked the experts how much they'll cost you.
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Not buying a new car? How Trump’s auto tariffs will hit current owners too - National | Globalnews.ca
Experts say you don’t need to be in the market for a new car for Trump's auto tariffs to hit you. Existing car owners will feel the pinch too.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11125596/donald-trump-auto-tariffs-insurance-repairs/
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Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs on nearly 200 countries that could launch the biggest global trade war in 100 years. He called it “Liberation Day”. Canada and Mexico are not on the list.
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Trump reveals ‘global baseline’ tariffs, Canada’s impact unclear - National | Globalnews.ca
Canada is bracing for a fresh round of U.S. tariffs as the trade war launched by President Donald Trump continues to dominate the federal election campaign.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11111060/donald-trump-tariffs-april-2-canada/
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Liberal Leader Mark Carney has promised to build an “all-in-Canada” supply chain. I asked the experts what that could look like in practical terms and whether that’s even possible.
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An ‘all-in-Canada’ supply chain? How ‘backward integration’ could work | Globalnews.ca
As U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war escalates, federal party leaders are pitching Canadians on plans that could re-imagine the country's economy. Can they work?
https://globalnews.ca/news/11103394/donald-trump-tariffs-canada-election-ideas/
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“You can’t unscramble the egg.” Canada’s auto industry is bracing for “chaos” from Trump’s latest tariffs.
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Canada’s auto sector braces for ‘chaos and damage’ from Trump tariffs | Globalnews.ca
Canadian industry groups have slammed Trump's latest set of tariffs, which will see a 25 per cent tariff imposed on foreign-made cars.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11100793/canada-auto-sector-trump-tariffs/
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A very quick Google search will tell you that your awful AI-generated knockoff Studio Ghibli memes are causing massive damage to the planet and its resources. In addition to being a crime against art.
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Canadians are getting cautious about their spending and saving more amid fears of Donald Trump's tariffs, the Bank of Canada noted Wednesday.
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Batten down the hatches? Canadians cut spending amid tariff fears - National | Globalnews.ca
Wary of economic hardships, Canadians are becoming more cautious with spending and planning savings, the Bank of Canada noted in its summary of deliberations on Wednesday.
https://globalnews.ca/news/11099467/canadians-cut-spending-tariff-fears-bank-of-canada/
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The Liberals and the Conservatives both have a plan to axe the GST on some new home constructions. But their plans differ slightly. I asked some experts whether either one will make buying a home in Canada more affordable.
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Carney and Poilievre both vow to axe GST on new homes. Will it help? - National | Globalnews.ca
Liberal Leader Mark Carney and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre have both proposed eliminating the GST on new builds. But will it help Canadians afford a home?
https://globalnews.ca/news/11098997/canada-election-gst-cut-on-new-homes/
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Half of business owners on this Toronto street estimated that more than 25% of their customers arrived by car. In fact, it was 4%. And the % of customers who who walked or cycled? 72%. Retailers routinely overestimate the # of “car customers.” Via
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