The annual pace of inflation rose 4.4 per cent in April, marking the first increase since the rate peaked at 8.1 per cent in June of last year.
BMO senior economist Robert Kavcic says while the first big drop-down in inflation was quick and relatively easy, this next stage is proving to be quite a bit tougher.
He says it appears underlying core inflation is settling in around four per cent, which is clearly still too high for the Bank of Canada's comfort.
The department has alleged at least two people were assaulted but did not provide further details. Chow says policing demonstrations and protests are challenging, and protecting the right to free speech is "one of the most important" aspects of the job.
You can’t be from Surrey and not appreciate what the South Asian community brings to our city. The fabric of our city is stronger, more entertaining, more colourful, better tasting, and more entrepreneurial because of our South Asian residents. Together, we’re writing the Surrey story, and the contributions of our South Asian community are definitely there for all to see.
Transportation Minister Rob Fleming says in a response to the statement that he wants to assure those who use the coastal ferry service that the goal is to hold the annual fare increase to three per cent.
The wildly popular show stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey as their characters traverse the United States 20 years after a fungal pandemic collapses society. The show, based on a video game franchise of the same name, has proved to be a boon for Alberta's film and travel sectors.
Two motorcycles were travelling east bound on Fraser Highway approaching 182 street, when they both lost control and struck the center median. The 49 year old male rider of one of the motorcycles was transported to a local area hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The other rider, a male, suffered serious injuries.
In its 2023 budget Tuesday, the government revealed the federally administered insurance program will be far more expensive over the next five years than it originally thought. It is also projecting that ongoing costs after that will more than double to $4.4 billion per year, up from $1.7 billion.