Marketplace hit the road in an electric vehicle to see how well Canada’s public charging infrastructure is working for Canadians. The investigation found a range in pricing across providers, as well as poor reliability and maintenance at some stations. Environment minister weighs in on EV billing practices and pricing The …
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Ikea slashes prices on Billy, Svartpoppel and more — despite shipping problems in Red Sea
Ikea has announced it will be lowering many of its prices as 2024 kicks off, with retail and marketing experts say it is a change consumers will welcome that could potentially drive sales for the global furniture giant. Competitors might have difficulty matching Ikea's move, retail analyst says As many …
Read More »Ikea is slashing the price of its Lagkaptens despite shipping problems in the Red Sea
Ikea has announced it will be lowering many of its prices as 2024 kicks off, with retail and marketing experts say it is a change consumers will welcome that could potentially drive sales for the global furniture giant. Competitors might have difficulty matching Ikea's move, retail analyst says As many …
Read More »Kenneth Law to face 1st-degree murder charge as new intelligence emerges in poison seller case
Alleged poison seller Kenneth Law will face at least one first-degree murder charge in connection with a death in Ontario, CBC News has learned. The upgraded count signals another significant shift in the way authorities approach the case. At least 1 of 14 2nd-degree murder charges will be upgraded, CBC …
Read More »Niagara Catholic school board says trustee breached code of conduct after she compared Pride flag to Nazi flag
The Niagara Catholic District School Board has found the trustee who compared the Pride flag to the Nazi flag violated the board's code of conduct. Natalia Benoit is relieved of duties until June 30 — but still gets $10,470 honorarium The Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB) has found the …
Read More »Liberal ministers blast Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for hosting Tucker Carlson
Four of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet ministers appeared before reporters Thursday to condemn Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's decision to meet with former Fox News personality Tucker Carlson. 'Do not summon the dogs of MAGA conservatism to try and scare us,' Liberal cabinet minister says Four of Prime Minister Justin …
Read More »U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada
British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in the making. Sticking point is how much access U.K. producers should have to the Canadian cheese market …
Read More »‘No more delays’ in searching Winnipeg-area landfill for remains of women: Manitoba grand chief
First Nations leaders are urging the federal and provincial governments to act fast on findings in a new report that outlines how to search a Winnipeg-area landfill for the remains of two First Nations women believed to have been killed by the same man. 'I speak with urgency and expect …
Read More »P.E.I. storms and erosion reveal treasures — but also wash some of them away
Scientists say post-tropical storm Fiona dramatically changed the Island's shoreline, in some cases revealing fascinating new fossils. But they say coastal erosion can also come at a cost, including the permanent loss of fossils and cultural artifacts. Islanders asked to watch shores for fossils and artifacts before they're gone again …
Read More »Interest rate cuts are coming, but the Bank of Canada won’t say when
Canadian households, clobbered by rising interest rates, are desperate for word from the Bank of Canada on when they may start to fall. But central bank governor Tiff Macklem refuses to give them a "false sense of precision." After missteps around forward guidance, central bank wary of being pinned down …
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