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U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by half a percentage point

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half of a percentage point on Wednesday, kicking off what is expected…

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Nova Scotia

New job could pose conflict of interest for CBRM mayor, says poli-sci prof

The outgoing mayor of the Cape Breton Regional Municipality may be in a conflict of interest after accepting a new…

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Nova Scotia

Court denies group’s request for public interest standing in COVID-19 rules case

A group that describes vaccine mandates as “dictatorial” has been denied public interest standing in an application for a judicial…

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Business

Interest rates are dropping. What, if anything, will get cheaper?

Interest rates in Canada are finally coming down. The Bank of Canada trimmed its key policy rate for the third…

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Politics

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 4.25%

The Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate to 4.25 per cent on Wednesday, the third consecutive cut since June. …

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Lifestyle

Barbie helped spike interest in gynecologists: study

When she leaves Barbie Land for the real world, Barbie must keep up with her regular health maintenance, which includes…

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Business

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate again, more cuts ‘reasonable’ if inflation keeps easing

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent on Wednesday, with governor Tiff Macklem saying…

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Lifestyle

Female first responders camp sparks international interest

School is out for the summer, but for select students, their work is just about to begin. Since 2006, Camp…

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Business

U.S. Fed holds interest rates steady, sees just 1 cut in 2024 despite inflation progress

U.S. Federal Reserve officials said Wednesday that inflation has fallen further toward their target in recent months, but signalled that…

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Business

Life’s tough. Will the interest rate cut help?

Front Burner The Bank of Canada has cut its key interest rate by a quarter of a percent, the first…

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