The Bank of Canada left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.0 per cent for the third consecutive decision. The central bank continued to warn Wednesday however that its policy rate may need to rise again if inflation doesn’t continue to ease.In a statement announcing the hold, the Bank of Canada said signs of “moderating
Multiple investigations are underway after two patients died in separate incidents in the emergency room of a Montreal-area hospital last week. The patients died at Hôpital Anna-Laberge in Châteauguay, a city located on Montreal’s south shore. The news was first reported by French-language digital outlet La Presse.The Syndicat des professionnelles en soins de Montérégie-Ouest (FIQ-SPSMO)
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Durham Regional Police say a female kangaroo that had been on the loose for three days was finally captured by officers and handlers on Monday — although one officer was struck in the face by the marsupial. Staff Sgt. Chris Boileau said two officers on patrol spotted the
A well-known Quebec entrepreneur and philanthropist and his partner are believed to have been found dead in the Caribbean, where they owned a luxury resort, local reports have confirmed. According to multiple French language news networks in Quebec, film industry entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner Dominique Marchand were found inside a burned vehicle on
If retirement feels like an out of reach financial goal, you aren’t alone. A recent report from Deloitte Canada found only 14 per cent of near retirees can expect comfortable golden years. This study looked at Canadians aged 55 to 64 and found those who likely won’t need to rely on things like the Canada
Moncton’s Jewish community is voicing their discontent with the city’s mayor after they were told a menorah will not be displayed outside city hall during Hannukah, an annual tradition that’s occurred for the past 20 years. The Moncton Jewish Community, a group representing about 100 families of Jewish people in the region, released a statement
Winnipegger Chad Allan, from the band Guess Who has died at the age of 80. He was a founding member and original lead singer of the band, recording three albums before leaving it in 1966.Allan has been identified as one of Canada’s music pioneers and was given the Order of Manitoba in 2015 for his
Two Montreal-area Chinese community organizations are seeking $2.5 million in damages from the RCMP after being accused of hosting secret Chinese government police stations. The announcement of legal action comes amid a months-long police investigation into allegations about the centres. They sent a joint formal notice to the RCMP and Canada’s attorney general Friday.“The lack of
One year after being removed from their former residence due to an unexpected renovation, a Nova Scotia couple are reaping the benefits of a lucky lottery ticket — and using the winnings to pay it forward in their community. Bertram and Helen Drover of Lower Sackville, N.S., won $100,000 on an Atlantic Lottery TAG draw
After three consecutive La Niña winters, a moderate El Niño is now well established in the central Pacific Ocean. This warmer-than-normal water affects the jet stream and weather patterns around the planet and often leads to milder and less snowy winters in Canada. The weather pattern also becomes more variable, with wild swings in temperature