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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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Health

Fewer people worldwide are getting HIV — so why are rates going up in Canada?

The fight against HIV/AIDS has seen significant progress globally, with fewer people being diagnosed and dying from the virus. However,…

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Health

Diabetes rates have quadrupled since 1990, with 830 million cases in the US

The number of people living with diabetes worldwide has quadrupled in the past two decades, with 830 million people diagnosed…

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US Election 2024

Sen. Sanders looking forward to Trump ‘fulfilling his promise’ on credit card interest rates

Senator Bernie Sanders, an independent from Vermont, recently expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the Trump Administration in hopes that…

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Nova Scotia

PC platform takes aim at power rates, expands health services, cuts taxes

Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Houston recently unveiled his party’s election platform, emphasizing that it is a continuation of the successful…

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Business

U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates again

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point on Thursday, as policymakers took note…

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Health

As Ontario looks to give out $200 cheques, advocate says ODSP rates need to doubled

The provincial government is set to distribute $200 cheques to almost all residents, but advocacy groups are pushing for more…

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Politics

Inflation, interest rates hit lower-income Canadians’ purchasing power harder: report

Inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians’ purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households, a new report from…

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Business

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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