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BoC might have to rethink rate pause as unemployment remains very low: economists

BoC might have to rethink rate pause as unemployment remains very low: economists

Statistics Canada's latest labour force survey revealed Friday the economy continued to add jobs in April while wage growth outpaced inflation
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CANADA: Queen Elizabeth toonie most popular coin some sellers have seen

CANADA: Queen Elizabeth toonie most popular coin some sellers have seen

The mint produced about five million of the toonies, amounting to about one for every eight Canadians
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CANADA: Some Pacific salmon migration out of sync with food supply

CANADA: Some Pacific salmon migration out of sync with food supply

Numerous species of Pacific salmon are at risk or even endangered for several reasons, including overharvesting and lack of habitat protections
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COVID-19 is still with us even as WHO says it is no longer a global emergency: Duclos

COVID-19 is still with us even as WHO says it is no longer a global emergency: Duclos

The declaration made by the WHO in Geneva is a symbolic end to the devastating coronavirus pandemic that triggered once-unthinkable lockdowns, upended economies and killed millions of people worldwide
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Trudeau, Simon take in pageantry of Britain’s first coronation in 70 years

Trudeau, Simon take in pageantry of Britain’s first coronation in 70 years

The coronation was a two-hour traditional Anglican ceremony that combined ancient traditions and pomp and pageantry with a few modern touches
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CANADA: Connor McDavid, Rick Mercer, 'Degrassi' among inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame

CANADA: Connor McDavid, Rick Mercer, 'Degrassi' among inductees to Canada's Walk of Fame

Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes standouts in the fields of arts and entertainment, athletics, entrepreneurship and philanthropy, humanitarianism, and science, technology and innovation
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BoC can address banking system stress, even as it fights inflation: Macklem

BoC can address banking system stress, even as it fights inflation: Macklem

Stress in the global banking sector was set off by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank in the United States in March as the medium-sized lender saw its depositors withdraw money at the same time
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Landlord and Tenant Board delays leaving Ontarians in poverty and unsafe homes: Ombudsman

Landlord and Tenant Board delays leaving Ontarians in poverty and unsafe homes: Ombudsman

The province has been under fire for not taking the broken system seriously enough
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ADVISORY: Health Canada issues warning about water beads

ADVISORY: Health Canada issues warning about water beads

If ingested, water beads can continue to grow inside the body leading to potentially life-threatening injuries, such as intestinal or bowel obstruction
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RECALL: Consumers told to immediately stop using recalled heaters

RECALL: Consumers told to immediately stop using recalled heaters

Utility workshop/garage heaters recalled due to fire hazard
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