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Nova Scotia

N.S. strikes deals with six wind farms to meet energy needs of big consumers

Nova Scotia Government Announces Major Wind Energy Expansion The Nova Scotia government has recently unveiled plans for six new wind…

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Canada

Trump says U.S. doesn’t need Canadian cars, lumber or dairy. Consumers may not agree

When Donald Trump was musing about using “economic force” to potentially acquire Canada, the U.S. president-elect was, at the same…

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Canada

B.C. wineries allowed to sell directly to Alberta consumers again

British Columbia Wineries Celebrate Return to Direct Sales to Alberta Consumers After months of negotiations, British Columbia wineries can once…

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Business

What the GST holiday means for consumers — and why some economists are worried

After the federal government announced on Thursday that it would introduce a holiday season tax break on some goods, some Canadians welcomed the move, while others said they saw…

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World

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

Washington, DC CNN  —  Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back after the banking crisis fueled…

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Entertainment

Dior, Giorgio Armani investigated for charging consumers more than supplied

LONDON – Prosecutors in Milan are investigating the supply chain of around a dozen more fashion brands, a person with…

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Canada

Who’s at your door? N.S. consumers complain about ‘aggressive’ company selling water systems

For Natalie Lent, every day in her home feels like a boil water advisory since she only uses bottled water, even…

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Business

Some consumers, businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy, say BoC surveys

The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest…

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Politics

Furey asks Trudeau to halt carbon tax increase, citing few options for consumers in N.L.

Premier Andrew Furey said the carbon tax doesn’t incentivize people to switch to renewable energy because the infrastructure to make…

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Canada

Fake websites for real companies are scamming Canadian consumers and businesses

Avoiding online scams is nothing new for many Canadians, but companies and anti-fraud professionals are warning consumers to watch for…

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