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Taylor Swift may have caused a drop in B.C.'s inflation rate | News
3+ hour, 2+ min ago (378+ words) It looks like the ripple effects of Taylor Swift ending her record-breaking tour in Vancouver in December 2024 are still being felt, even on B.C.s inflation charts. Statistics Canada released the consumer price index on Jan 19., 2026. While nine provinces saw prices…...
Here's what mortgage borrowers in Canada can expect in 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (906+ words) It's helpful for homeowners or prospective homebuyers to be in the know about the latest mortgage updates in Canada. A new year means possible changes to mortgage rates and shifts in the housing market in Canada. To keep you informed,…...
Fewer Canadian companies are planning to hire new employees in 2026
2+ week, 5+ day ago (369+ words) If you're looking for a new job in 2026, it may be a bumpy start to the new year. A new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey shows that Canadian businesses are expecting to face several hiring challenges in the coming months....
What to expect from the Bank of Canada's final interest rate update of 2025 | Urbanized
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (352+ words) The Bank of Canada (BoC) is set to announce the final interest rate update of the year next Wednesday. Canada's central bank lowered the key interest rate by 0.25 points from 2.5 to 2.25 per cent in October. The interest rate drop came…...
Youth unemployment in Alberta's big cities is nearly 20 per cent | News
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (384+ words) Young Albertans are seeing the province's economy grow, but not everyone is feeling the benefits trickle down, if at all. According to a new report from RBC, Alberta is on track to be one of Canada's top-performing economies this year…...
Alberta to see Canada's highest salary increases next year | News
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (423+ words) Employees hoping for a significant salary increase in Alberta next year shouldn't hold their breath, but they can take some comfort knowing the province is still expected to lead the country in wage growth. Eckler, an actuarial consulting firm, released…...
Debt survey shows Alberta households most likely to face ‘heat or eat’ decisions | News
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (443+ words) Albertans are facing some of the toughest financial trade-offs in the country, with many cutting back on essentials such as heat and food as economic pressures mount, according to the latest MNP Consumer Debt Index. The quarterly survey, conducted by…...
Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate to 2.5% | Urbanized
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (705+ words) The Bank of Canada (BoC) has cut its key interest rate for the third time this year. Canada's central bank announced on Wednesday that it's lowering its lending rate by 0.25 points from 2.75 to 2.5 per cent. This comes after three interest…...
Some B.C. residents entitled to $547K worth of refunds in payday lender violation | News
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (356+ words) A payday lender that has over 25 locations in the province has been ordered to refund nearly 3,000 customers after a Consumer Protection BC investigation. According to Consumer Protection BC, the payday lender, Cash Money, has agreed to refund $547,000 to over 2,800 customers....
What to expect from Wednesday's Bank of Canada interest rate update | Urbanized
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (704+ words) Another Bank of Canada (BoC) interest rate announcement is coming this week, and it may be promising for Canadians. Canada's central bank held its key interest rate at 2.75 per cent for the third time this year in July amid "threats…...