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Inflation picks up steam in March to hit 6.7% amid war in Europe, supply chain woes

Inflation picks up steam in March to hit 6.7% amid war in Europe, supply chain woes

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate hit 6.7 per cent last month, the fastest annual increase in more than three decades as Russia's attack on Ukraine pushed up oil prices and a pandemic-related supply chain crunch dragged on.
Rogers raises guidance, says Shaw deal on track to close by end of quarter

Rogers raises guidance, says Shaw deal on track to close by end of quarter

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it will make more money than expected this year and is still "on track" to close its $26 billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. by the end of the quarter.
That costs what?! A look at how much some consumer prices went up in the last year

That costs what?! A look at how much some consumer prices went up in the last year

OTTAWA — Canada's headline inflation barometer struck 6.7 per cent in March, an annual rate that Statistics Canada said hasn't been seen since January 1991 when the consumer price index registered a 6.9 per cent annual reading.
Poland: Coal mine explosions kill 5, injure more than 20

Poland: Coal mine explosions kill 5, injure more than 20

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Two methane explosions at a coal mine in southern Poland killed five people and injured more than 20 early Wednesday, the Polish prime minister said. Seven others were missing.
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 national annual inflation rate was 6.7 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.
Here's a list March inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list March inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 6.7 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 6.3 per cent (5.1) — Prince Edward Island: 8.
Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai allowed 4 million more people out of their homes Wednesday as anti-virus controls that shut down China's biggest city eased, while the International Monetary Fund cut its forecast of Chinese economic growth and warned the glob
Judge sends Assange extradition decision to UK government

Judge sends Assange extradition decision to UK government

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Wednesday formally approved the extradition of Julian Assange to the United States to face spying charges.
Priced out of Ontario, homebuyers turn their eyes to the Calgary real estate market

Priced out of Ontario, homebuyers turn their eyes to the Calgary real estate market

CALGARY — As Ontario's sizzling real estate market puts home ownership out of reach for many Canadians, a growing number of prospective buyers are looking west in hopes of achieving their white-picket-fence dreams.
Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

Feds will appeal mask ruling only if mandate still needed

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.