Canadian Retail Sales Slow to Weakest Pace Since 2024
Canadian retail sales grew just 0.2% in Q3 2025, the weakest pace in over a year. Trade war and slowed population growth impact consumer spending ahead of holiday season.
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Health Canada recalls bleach over child-resistant packaging
Health Canada issues recall for Osmose bleaching agent due to failure to meet child-resistant packaging standards. Consumers urged to check products immediately.
Feds Accused of Keeping Beef Prices High
A new report alleges the Canadian government is implementing policies to deliberately keep beef prices high. Discover the details and potential impact on your grocery bill.
Manitoba food inflation anxiety high as premier studies costs
Manitobans express growing anxiety over food inflation as Premier vows to investigate high grocery costs. Latest developments on the province's affordability crisis.
Get Up to $50 in Bread Price-Fixing Settlement
Canadian consumers can claim up to $50+ from $500M bread price-fixing settlement. No receipts needed. Deadline: December 12, 2025. Submit your claim now!
AI fraud targets Canadians, cybersecurity report shows
New report reveals scammers are increasingly using AI tools to defraud Canadians. Cybersecurity expert Umang Handa explains how to spot and prevent AI-powered scams.
Bath & Body Works Slashes Forecast Amid Weak Demand
Bath & Body Works reduces annual forecasts following disappointing consumer demand, causing significant stock decline. Learn about the retail challenges and market impact.
Walmart raises profit forecast amid economic strain
Walmart boosts profit expectations as budget-conscious shoppers flock to its stores. Discover how the retail giant is thriving in a challenging economic climate.
Advocacy Groups Urge Parents to Avoid AI Toys
Consumer advocacy groups warn parents about privacy risks with AI-powered toys this holiday season. Learn what to look for and how to protect your family's data.
Study: Atlantic Canadians Use Loyalty Points for Essentials
New research reveals Atlantic Canadians increasingly rely on loyalty points for daily essentials amid economic pressures. Discover how shoppers are maximizing rewards.
Court Rules Perrier Can Keep 'Natural Mineral Water' Label
A French court rejected a consumer group's case against Perrier, allowing it to continue marketing as 'natural mineral water' despite admitted use of banned filtration methods in 2024.
Scotiabank fined $34k for harassing debt calls
Scotiabank will pay nearly $34,000 after Consumer Protection B.C. found the bank harassed a client with over 100 collection calls. Learn your rights against debt collection harassment.
Liberals survive fourth confidence vote in Ottawa
Canada's minority Liberal government survives another confidence vote on a budgetary motion, averting a snap election as opposition leaders criticize their methods as unsustainable.
Loblaw customers shifting to U.S. items, CEO reports
Loblaw CEO reveals Canadian shoppers are returning to U.S. products as retail landscape evolves. Discover the factors driving this consumer trend and what it means for Canadian retail.
Liberals survive confidence vote, pass 2025 budget
Canada's minority Liberal government narrowly survives high-stakes confidence vote on 2025 budget, avoiding holiday election after NDP allows passage with strategic abstentions.
Home Depot forecasts steeper profit drop amid renovation delays
Home Depot projects steeper annual profit decline as economic pressures force Canadians to postpone major home renovation projects. Learn how consumer spending shifts are impacting retail.
Trump promotes McDonald's value meals on affordability
President Donald Trump praised McDonald's for reintroducing $5 and $8 value meals amid ongoing affordability concerns, positioning his administration against Democratic criticism of tariff impacts.
Liberal Budget Passes Crucial House Vote, Election Averted
Prime Minister Mark Carney's government survives a high-stakes confidence vote on the federal budget, preventing a snap holiday election. Get the latest political analysis.
Liberals pass federal budget in crucial confidence vote
The Liberal government survives a confidence vote on the 2025 federal budget, avoiding a holiday election. Elizabeth May's support proves decisive in the high-stakes parliamentary showdown.
Dutchie's Fresh Food Market allegations timeline
A comprehensive timeline of allegations against Dutchie's Fresh Food Market in Kitchener, Ontario. Stay informed about local business developments in the region.
Carney's Budget Passes, No Early Election
Prime Minister Mark Carney's budget passes crucial confidence vote, avoiding snap election. Liberals secure fourth term with $78.3-billion deficit plan.
Elizabeth May Supports Liberal Budget, Preventing Election
Green Party's Elizabeth May confirms she'll vote for Liberal budget, likely preventing government collapse. Key vote scheduled for November 17, 2025. Read latest developments.
Elizabeth May Supports Carney Budget, Prevents Election
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May reverses position, will vote for Mark Carney's budget after securing climate commitment. Critical vote tonight could trigger Christmas election.
Elizabeth May Supports Carney Budget, Averting Election
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May will vote for PM Mark Carney's budget after securing a climate commitment, preventing a potential Christmas election. Read the full story.
Aluminum Surcharges Added as Trump Tariffs Drive Costs Up
Rio Tinto imposes new surcharges on US aluminum shipments, compounding market disruption from Trump's 50% tariffs. Canadian exports shift to Europe as US consumer costs soar.
Liberals seek NDP support for 2025 budget vote
The Liberal government is actively negotiating with the NDP to secure support for the 2025 federal budget ahead of a crucial confidence vote. Will the government fall?
Russia taps consumers for revenue as war economy slows
Russia's wartime economic slowdown forces Kremlin to shift tax burden to consumers through new revenue measures. Analysis of economic pressures and policy changes.
Jewellers Navigate High Gold Prices and Consumer Changes
Canadian jewellery retailers face challenges as soaring gold prices transform consumer purchasing behavior this holiday season. Discover how local jewellers are adapting their strategies.
Canada's inflation rate slows to 2.2% in October
Canada's inflation rate fell to 2.2% in October, driven by a sharp drop in gas prices. However, core inflation measures remain elevated, a key concern for the Bank of Canada.
Statistics Canada Releases October Inflation Data
Statistics Canada reports October inflation figures today. Get the latest data on consumer prices and what it means for the Canadian economy and your wallet.
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