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Thanksgiving Turkey Costs Hit Record $52 in Calgary as Food Inflation Persists
Calgary families face record-high turkey prices of $52 per bird this Thanksgiving as persistent food inflation...
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Business
Oil Price Surge From Iran Conflict Threatens Canadian Jobs and Inflation
Economists raise Canadian inflation forecasts to 2.4% and unemployment to 6.7% as Iran conflict drives oil prices...
Alberta
Alberta’s $15 Minimum Wage Under Scrutiny as Cost of Living Surges
Alberta’s minimum wage, frozen at $15 per hour since 2018, is facing renewed scrutiny as labour advocates argue it...
Business
Bank of Canada Pauses Rate Hikes as Economy Shows Signs of Cooling
Central bank holds overnight rate at 4.5 per cent after fastest tightening cycle in decades.
Business
Bank of Canada Raises Interest Rates in Aggressive Move to Fight Inflation
Overnight rate jumps to 3.25 per cent as mortgage holders brace for higher payments.
Business
Inflation Hits 40-Year High as Calgary Families Struggle With Cost of Living
Consumer prices up 8.1 per cent year-over-year with food, gas, and housing driving the surge.
Business
Supply Chain Chaos Hits Alberta: From Lumber to Groceries, Shortages Everywhere
Global shipping bottlenecks and pandemic disruptions leave store shelves bare and construction costs soaring.