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Inflation's surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts

Inflation's surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts

OTTAWA — A surprise jump in inflation and a flood of "noise" in the economy may push the Bank of Canada to pause its interest rate cuts next month, some economists argue.
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List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include four nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne.
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Carney hopes recovering remains from Winnipeg landfill bring families closure

Carney hopes recovering remains from Winnipeg landfill bring families closure

IQALUIT — Prime Minister Mark Carney says he hopes recovering the remains of two First Nations women murdered by a serial killer from a Manitoba landfill brings closure to their families.
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The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards

The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne nab four nominations for National Newspaper Awards

TORONTO — The Canadian Press/La Presse Canadienne is nominated for four National Newspaper Awards, including one for a photo of people giving former prime minister Justin Trudeau the finger while posing for a selfie.
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Four to be charged after organized crime-related police operation in Kanesatake

Four to be charged after organized crime-related police operation in Kanesatake

OKA, Que. — Quebec provincial police say four people are expected to appear in court this afternoon following a police operation linked to organized crime in a Mohawk settlement outside Montreal. Sgt.
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Here's a list of February inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

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

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of February inflation rates for Canadian provinces

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

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.6 per cent in February, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 1.2 per cent (0.8) — Prince Edward Island: 2.0 per cent (1.
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Parti Québécois win byelection, capture Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal

Parti Québécois win byelection, capture Terrebonne riding northeast of Montreal

TERREBONNE, Que. — The Parti Québécois recaptured a longtime stronghold northeast of Montreal, winning the riding of Terrebonne in a byelection Monday. The PQ's Catherine Gentilcore won by taking 52.74 per cent of the votes cast, compared to 28.
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In the news today: Carney to make sovereignty announcement in Arctic

In the news today: Carney to make sovereignty announcement in Arctic

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed...
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Carney says U.S. must stop 'disrespectful' comments before comprehensive talks

Carney says U.S. must stop 'disrespectful' comments before comprehensive talks

LONDON — Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive bilateral conversations about trade and security.
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