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High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

High government spending means more inflation? It's complicated, economists say

OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's attempt to block the federal government's budget bill from passing earlier this month is the latest example of government spending coming under scrutiny amid high inflation.
PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Exshaw
Here's what observers are watching for in Monday's four federal byelections

Here's what observers are watching for in Monday's four federal byelections

OTTAWA — Four new MPs are set to be elected to the House of Commons Monday in a handful of byelections that political watchers say could expose rifts within the Conservative party and bring a new Liberal cabinet hopeful into the fold.
'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

'Retail has nine lives' in Canada as 2023 consumer spending strong — for now: Report

Retail sales growth in Canada is continuing to outperform much of the world so far this year, a sign of the ongoing resiliency of Canadian shoppers despite higher inflation and recession predictions, a new report has found.
PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country

PHOTOS: Remembering the 2013 floods in Kananaskis Country
Firefighters are tired but in good spirits after busy spring

Firefighters are tired but in good spirits after busy spring

Extreme wildfire season helps with firefighter recruitment
New book reveals triumph, tragedy of a Canadian racing dynasty

New book reveals triumph, tragedy of a Canadian racing dynasty

Author Curtis Stock recreates the lives of five New Brunswick brothers who vaulted to the top of the horse racing world
Rising food costs lead to gardening boom

Rising food costs lead to gardening boom

Plant something this year!
Trudeau calls byelection in riding of Calgary Heritage for July 24

Trudeau calls byelection in riding of Calgary Heritage for July 24

OTTAWA — Voters in the federal riding of Calgary Heritage will go to the polls late next month. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a byelection will be held in the Alberta riding on July 24.
Mayor of western Manitoba community says outpouring of support appreciated

Mayor of western Manitoba community says outpouring of support appreciated

DAUPHIN, MAN. — The streets of this western Manitoba city were quiet Saturday as residents awaited confirmation on whether they knew any of the 15 killed or 10 injured in a horrific highway collision this week.
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