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Food items that got more expensive in August, and which ones saw prices go down

Food items that got more expensive in August, and which ones saw prices go down

OTTAWA — Inflation has come down from its highs, and groceries are no exception. Statistics Canada reported on Tuesday that grocery prices in August rose 2.4 per cent from the year before, a far cry from their peak of 11.
B.C. inflation rate highest among the provinces, says StatCan

B.C. inflation rate highest among the provinces, says StatCan

Inflation rate on West Coast cools to 2.4% in August
Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

Climate change costs growing for B.C. municipalities

B.C. municipalities expressed frustration with the federal government's slowness in responding to local communities' climate change challenges.
B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

B.C. taco eatery fined $7,000 for serving minor

A Vancouver Tacofino restaurant served a beer to a minor while nearby liquor inspectors watched.
B.C. CFO charged with two Securities Act offences

B.C. CFO charged with two Securities Act offences

Alleged crimes included recommending someone trade securities while knowing an undisclosed material fact
Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

Tensions, rhetoric abound as MPs return to House of Commons, spar over carbon price

OTTAWA — The Liberals sharpened their attacks on the Conservatives as the House of Commons returned from its summer break on Monday with the prospect of a snap election looming large.
S&P/TSX composite rises Monday, U.S. markets mixed ahead of interest rate decision

S&P/TSX composite rises Monday, U.S. markets mixed ahead of interest rate decision

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index rose Monday on broad-based strength, while U.S. markets were mixed as investors anticipated an interest rate cut later in the week, though the Dow set a new record.
Stock market today: Dow closes at an all-time high after recouping its losses from early September

Stock market today: Dow closes at an all-time high after recouping its losses from early September

NEW YORK (AP) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at another all-time high after recouping its losses from early September. The S&P 500 rose close to its own record, but was held back by losses in Big Tech companies like Apple and Nvidia.
Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

Meddling inquiry won't publicly name parliamentarians suspected by spy watchdog

OTTAWA — The head of a federal inquiry into foreign interference says she will not be publicly identifying parliamentarians suspected by a spy watchdog of meddling in Canadian affairs.
Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

Fed intervention in labour disputes could set dangerous precedent: labour experts

In an era of increased strike activity and union power, labour experts say it’s not surprising to see more calls for government intervention in certain sectors like transportation.