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Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces

Here's a list of July inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.5 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.1 per cent (2.3) — Prince Edward Island: 2.0 per cent (3.
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Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

Here's a list of July inflation rates for selected Canadian cities

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 2.5 per cent in July, Statistics Canada says.
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In the news today: StatCan to release July inflation report today

In the news today: StatCan to release July inflation report today

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... StatCan to release July inflation report today Statistics Canada is set to publish its July consumer price index report today.
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B.C. police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid 'negative lasting impact'

B.C. police drop surnames in missing person alerts to avoid 'negative lasting impact'

SAANICH, B.C. — It could be a weekend teenage runaway. An elderly loved one, lost and disoriented. Or it could be the first indication of murder.
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Strained RCMP resources mean a 'delicate balance' on protecting MPs: internal memo

Strained RCMP resources mean a 'delicate balance' on protecting MPs: internal memo

The RCMP is "forced to walk a delicate balance" in providing protective services in response to threats flagged by parliamentarians, says a newly released memo.
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Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on first night of Democratic convention

Kamala Harris makes surprise appearance on first night of Democratic convention

CHICAGO — Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to honour the legacy of Joe Biden before the president figuratively passed the baton of party leadership to his vice-president.
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'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

'Missing part of its soul': Jasper residents take stock of wildfire destruction

JASPER, ALTA. — When Alice Foubert entered her home in Jasper, Alta., for the first time since a wildfire roared into the community, the rancid smell from her fridge made it difficult for her to recognize where she was.
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Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily

Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily

Global Affairs Canada said Monday it's aware of reports that a Canadian has died after a luxury superyacht sank off Sicily during a violent storm, while Italian authorities said they continued to search for six people who remained unaccounted for.
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Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

Criticism of new Senate appointment includes that of a federal cabinet minister

WINNIPEG — The appointment of longtime broadcaster Charles Adler to the Senate is being criticized in some quarters, including by a member of the federal cabinet.
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Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

Tories delete Canadian dream video featuring what Liberals say are Russian jets

The video was posted by the party on X on Saturday with the slogan "Canada. Our Home" and featured a speech delivered by leader Pierre Poilievre from the Calgary Stampede.
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