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The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said on Friday, avoiding a technical recession largely due to a surge in defence spending. Much of the 3rd quarter growth came from a boost to military spending Play Listen to this …

Despite recent data suggesting the Buy Canadian movement is losing steam, some business owners are hopeful the boom they've been seeing will continue through Black Friday sales and throughout the holiday shopping season. Recent data suggests Buy Canadian push may have stalled, but some retailers still expect a strong December …

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have jointly agreed on a path forward for a new bitumen pipeline to the B.C. coast — a hugely significant development that the federal government is framing as a chance to further develop Alberta's energy sector, diversify Canada's economy and lessen …

Low oil and natural gas prices are taking a toll on the industry as drilling activity is falling in Western Canada and job losses are mounting. Oilpatch spending could fall further in 2026, says new industry forecast Play Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this …

Equifax Canada says the number of consumers missing a non-mortgage debt payment in the third quarter rose compared with a year ago. Rate was up up 14% compared to third quarter last year Play Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by …

The Siebel Institute of Technology, North America’s oldest brewing school, is moving from Chicago to Montreal in January 2026. The relocation is aimed at improving accessibility for international students and expanding educational programs, including a new baking academy. Siebel Institute of Technology has been operating in Chicago since 1868 Play …

With trade uncertainty, tariffs and rising prices, Canadian shoppers are expected to pull back this holiday season. Retailers are offering weeks-long discounts —and for some, their first Black Friday deals ever — in the hope of enticing people to spend. Weeks-long deals pushing steep discounts are how some businesses are …

Some millennial and Gen Z Canadians believe it's harder to build wealth now than it was for their parents. So they're adopting more risk-taking investment strategies. Some say it's the only thing they think will help them get ahead financially. Some young people say advice from older generations doesn’t account …

Some in the alcohol industry say they’re perplexed and disappointed that booze was left out of a recent agreement between provinces to drop interprovincial trade barriers. Industry has been talking about this 'for years,' not weeks, says CEO of WineBC Play Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio …

Canada Post and the union representing thousands of mail carriers across the country say the parties have reached agreements in principle after two years of contentious bargaining. Strike paused but could resume if sides can't agree on language Play Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of …