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Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.9 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.9 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.1 per cent (2.0) — Prince Edward Island: 2.6 per cent (1.
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Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

Hockey business is booming as the NHL bounces back from the pandemic in a big way

NEW YORK (AP) — Arenas are full, the NHL is a fixture on TV screens across North America, highlight-reel goals are talking points on a near-daily basis and “The Pat McAfee Show” even has a segment called “Hockey is Awesome.
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Annual inflation rate increased to 2.9 per cent in March as gasoline prices rose

Annual inflation rate increased to 2.9 per cent in March as gasoline prices rose

OTTAWA — The annual inflation rate ticked higher in March compared with February, boosted by higher prices for gasoline, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. The agency said its consumer price index for March was up 2.
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CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

MONTREAL — Flight simulator maker CAE Inc. says it has signed an agreement with Nav Canada to help train flight service specialists and air traffic controllers beginning this fall.
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Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

TORONTO — Interac Corp. says it is acquiring the exclusive Canadian rights to use Toronto-based Vouchr Ltd.'s platform, which will allow personalized multimedia messages to be sent alongside money transfers.
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Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

TORONTO — Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years.
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China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

China's economy grew 5.3% in first quarter, beating expectations, though weak spots remain

HONG KONG (AP) — China’s economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter of the year with help from policies and stronger demand, though signs of weakness in the troubled housing market persisted.
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WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

WestJet Encore pilots announce tentative deal in labour dispute with regional carrier

CALGARY — The union representing WestJet Encore pilots says a tentative deal has been struck with their employer, days before the pilots had threatened to go on strike.
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Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

Defunct Lynx Air blames contractor for delayed passenger refunds

A contractor bears the blame for delayed refunds to Lynx Air customers, the insolvent airline says, adding that the hold-up will also hurt company stakeholders.
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