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The 2022 wedding boom: Budget 30% more amid inflation, shortages

The 2022 wedding boom: Budget 30% more amid inflation, shortages

The already competitive and pricey wedding industry has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, 30-year high inflation, supply chain challenges and labour shortages
Bank of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane to retire in September

Bank of Canada deputy governor Timothy Lane to retire in September

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada says deputy governor Timothy Lane will retire in September. Lane joined the central bank in August 2008 as an adviser to the governor after 20 years at the International Monetary Fund.
Loblaw and DoorDash partner on rapid grocery delivery service

Loblaw and DoorDash partner on rapid grocery delivery service

TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and food delivery company DoorDash Inc. today announced a collaboration that introduces a rapid grocery delivery service to customers in Canada.
Thousands of Dutch farmers protest, fearing government cuts

Thousands of Dutch farmers protest, fearing government cuts

STROE, Netherlands (AP) — Thousands of farmers gathered in the central Netherlands Wednesday to protest the Dutch government’s plans to rein in emissions of nitrogen oxide and ammonia, driving their tractors across the Netherlands and snarling traffi
Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as countries normalize ties

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as countries normalize ties

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Ankara on Wednesday, making his first visit to Turkey following the slaying of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.
Canadian National Railway making new investments in Ontario and Alberta

Canadian National Railway making new investments in Ontario and Alberta

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. announced today plans to invest approximately $430 million in Ontario and $365 million in Alberta this year.
PBO says Trans Mountain pipeline to result in net loss for government

PBO says Trans Mountain pipeline to result in net loss for government

OTTAWA — The Parliamentary Budget Officer says the federal government now stands to lose money from its investment in the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Here's a list of May inflation rates for select Canadian cities

Here's a list of May inflation rates for select Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 7.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list of May inflation rates for Canadian provinces

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

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 7.7 per cent in May, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 8.0 per cent (6.6) — Prince Edward Island: 11.
Shopify launches Twitter partnership, tap-to-pay offering at product showcase

Shopify launches Twitter partnership, tap-to-pay offering at product showcase

Shopify Inc. presented a series of product enhancements and partnerships aimed at expanding its merchants' reach as the company grapples with shifts in pandemic shopping habits and a recent stock slide.
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