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Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Bank of Canada holds key rate steady amid trade war

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada held steady its key interest rate today amid the economic effects of the ongoing trade war. That leaves its policy rate at 2.75 per cent.
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Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

Retail sales rise 1.4% in March as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. shoppers increased their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items from gadgets to cars before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started kicking in. Retail sales rose 1.
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Scott Benson Band making international waves with latest song

Scott Benson Band making international waves with latest song

The band, consisting of five members from Moose Jaw is releasing “Requiem for a Dream: Rewired."
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Green Party disinvited from federal leaders' debate, commission says

Green Party disinvited from federal leaders' debate, commission says

OTTAWA — The Leaders' Debate Commission says it has rescinded its invitation to the Green Party to participate in the two federal leaders' debates.
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Parkland says chief executive Bob Espey to step down from top job

Parkland says chief executive Bob Espey to step down from top job

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says chief executive Bob Espey has told its board of directors that he plans to step down from the top job. The change comes as the company's largest shareholder tries to replace a majority of the board.
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In the news today: Federal leaders debate in Montreal, interest rate decision due out

In the news today: Federal leaders debate in Montreal, interest rate decision due out

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago

Grocery and drugstore retailer Metro reports Q2 profit and sales up from year ago

MONTREAL — Metro Inc. reported a second-quarter profit of $220.0 million, up from $187.1 million a year ago, as its sales rose 5.5 per cent.
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Five headlines for Wednesday morning

Five headlines for Wednesday morning

Here are some headlines for this morning.
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Competition Bureau opens review of deal involving MEC and TGI Holding

Competition Bureau opens review of deal involving MEC and TGI Holding

OTTAWA — Canada's competition regulator has opened a review of a deal involving retailer Mountain Equipment Co. Ltd. and TGI Holding Inc. It was not immediately clear who owns TGI Holding or what a deal would mean for MEC.
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China's economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump's tariffs

China's economy grew 5.4% in the first quarter as exporters rushed to beat Trump's tariffs

BANGKOK (AP) — China's economy expanded at a 5.4% annual pace in January-March, the government said Wednesday, supported by strong exports ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid increases in tariffs on Chinese products.
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