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Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

Many still see inflation, cost of living as biggest financial challenge of 2025: TD

TORONTO — Almost half of Canadians say inflation and the cost of living will continue to be the biggest financial challenge they face this year, according to a new survey from TD Bank.
The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect

The 2025 Grammys will proceed with wildfire relief changes. Here's what to expect

NEW YORK (AP) — The 2025 Grammy Awards are right around the corner, which means it is time to get those viewing party plans in action. Allow us to help. The 67th annual Grammy Awards will still take place Sunday, Feb. 2, at the Crypto.
After strategic review, New Brunswick's Irving Oil to remain privately held company

After strategic review, New Brunswick's Irving Oil to remain privately held company

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — New Brunswick-based Irving Oil Ltd. has confirmed that the century-old company will remain privately held, after completing a strategic review that started in June 2023.
Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute elver fishery quotas

Ottawa delays meetings for unpopular plan to redistribute elver fishery quotas

HALIFAX — After a barrage of criticism over a plan to transfer baby eel quotas away from longtime licence holders, the federal Fisheries Department is delaying information sessions on the pilot project.
FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content , a goal long sought by antismoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon.
Belgium's pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime wave

Belgium's pastoral pastime of pigeon racing faces high anxiety over crime wave

RANST, Belgium (AP) — Belgium's once pastoral pastime of pigeon racing has come to this: Drones swoop over lofts where valuable birds are housed to look for security weaknesses, laser sensors set off alarms at night and cameras linked live to mobile
Premiers divided on energy exports as they meet with Trudeau to talk Trump tariffs

Premiers divided on energy exports as they meet with Trudeau to talk Trump tariffs

OTTAWA — Canada should make sure the U.S. is aware of its critical reliance on Canadian energy but not pull back on those exports just yet, Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey said Wednesday.
Movie Review: 'Wolf Man' is a toothless reboot that'll make you bark at the moon

Movie Review: 'Wolf Man' is a toothless reboot that'll make you bark at the moon

Blake Lovell thinks taking his wife and young daughter to rural Oregon to pack up his dead father's belongings is a good idea. It's a break from their urban life, might help repair his fraying marriage and reconnect them all with nature.
CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

CME says Canada must act decisively to protect manufacturing if U.S. tariffs imposed

OTTAWA — Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters says Canada must act decisively to protect the manufacturing sector if U.S. president-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose tariffs on Canadian goods headed to the U.S.
Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

Energy minister makes the case for U.S.-Canada energy alliance in Washington

WASHINGTON — Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson — the latest Liberal to visit Washington in response to president-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats — is making a pitch for a Canada-U. S. energy and resource alliance.