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Quebec energy board hikes rates by 3.6%, trumping the government’s cap

Quebec’s Energy Board Approves Rate Increase for Hydro-Québec Clients Residential and commercial clients of Hydro-Québec will soon face a 3.6…

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US Election 2024

Kid’s using phones during school at alarming rates as lawmakers try to clamp down

A recent study conducted by Seattle Children’s Hospital revealed that over 25% of high school students’ time spent on their…

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Business

U.S. Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady

The U.S. Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday as it awaits further inflation and jobs…

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Health

Cancer death rates decline yet new diagnoses spike for some groups, says report

Alcohol consumption has long been linked to various health risks, including an increased risk of developing cancer. Dr. Nicole Saphier…

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Business

Home insurance rates likely to spike in 2025 following severe weather events, insurers warn

With 2024 being the single-most expensive year on record in terms of insurance payouts in Canada, following a swath of…

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Business

Looming increase in postage rates worrying for Windsor small business owners

If you use Canadian stamps regularly, better buy them now: The price jumps dramatically on Jan. 13. That’s been the…

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Canada

Did your kid get glasses post-pandemic? Study says myopia rates are soaring around the world

New research has revealed a concerning trend in the prevalence of myopia among children and teens worldwide. According to a…

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Business

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by another quarter point

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point — its third cut this year —…

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Business

Canadian annual home sales surged in November, with prices rising as interest rates fall

The Canadian Real Estate Association says the number of homes sold in November rose 26 per cent compared with a…

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Health

Flu vaccination rates ‘concerningly’ low among US kids, health officials warn

According to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only around one-third of children…

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