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Housing starts down seven per cent in March from February: CMHC

Housing starts down seven per cent in March from February: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in March declined seven per cent compared with February.
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Electricity generating plants in Niagara Region to see $1-billion refurbishment

Electricity generating plants in Niagara Region to see $1-billion refurbishment

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — Ontario says hydro power stations in Niagara Falls, Ont., are set to undergo a $1-billion refurbishment. Energy Minister Todd Smith says the refurbishment will extend the life of the generating stations by 30 years.
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Students benefit from filing a tax return even if they don't make a lot of money

Students benefit from filing a tax return even if they don't make a lot of money

Lower income doesn’t mean lower priority when it comes to filing a tax return.
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Here's a list of March inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.9 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says.
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Here's a list of March inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.9 per cent in March, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 3.1 per cent (2.0) — Prince Edward Island: 2.6 per cent (1.
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CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

CAE signs deal with Nav Canada to help train air traffic controllers amid shortage

MONTREAL — Flight simulator maker CAE Inc. says it has signed an agreement with Nav Canada to help train flight service specialists and air traffic controllers beginning this fall.
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Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

Interac acquires rights to Vouchr platform, enabling multimedia in e-transfers

TORONTO — Interac Corp. says it is acquiring the exclusive Canadian rights to use Toronto-based Vouchr Ltd.'s platform, which will allow personalized multimedia messages to be sent alongside money transfers.
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Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

Tim Hortons launches pizza nationally to 'stretch the brand' to afternoon, night

TORONTO — Tim Hortons executives and chefs have collectively eaten thousands of flatbread pizzas over the last several years.
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In the news today: It's Budget day in Ottawa and March inflation numbers are due out

In the news today: It's Budget day in Ottawa and March inflation numbers are due out

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today...
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Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document

Ontario may not meet LTC direct care target due to staff shortages: document

TORONTO — Difficulties hiring and retaining enough nurses and personal support workers for long-term care homes could mean the Ontario government may not meet its target for the amount of hands-on care residents receive, the minister responsible for
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