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Demolition of Rogers Centre lower bowl complete as second phase of renovations begins

TORONTO — Rogers Centre is unrecognizable after extensive renovations began on the downtown Toronto ballpark last month. The Toronto Blue Jays released photos of the demolition of most of the stadium's lower bowl on Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2023 11:02 AM Read more >

Airline ticket prices fall 19 per cent amid less demand, more flights

Statistics Canada says airfares have plummeted over the past year, as airlines shore up capacity even while consumers think twice about travelling in a world of higher costs.

Nov 21, 2023 10:47 AM Read more >

Freedom Mobile ups roaming plan offerings as revamp under Quebecor continues

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is announcing a new international roaming plan that provides its customers unlimited calling and texting in 73 destinations as it continues to roll out new offerings since being acquired by Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron.

Nov 21, 2023 10:41 AM Read more >

TransAlta going greener as it maps out $3.5B in spending, mainly on renewables

CALGARY — One of Alberta's largest power generators says more than two-thirds of its profits will come from renewable electricity production by 2028 — a major transformation for a company that once was one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases

Nov 21, 2023 10:23 AM Read more >

Do your research for Black Friday, because not every deal is a good one, experts warn

The barrage of Black Friday advertisements might have many tempted to whip out their wallets, but experts caution against unnecessary discretionary purchases this year amid inflation and the skyrocketing cost of living.

Nov 21, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

In the news today: Inflation dips to 3.1% ahead of fiscal update

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.

Nov 21, 2023 7:44 AM Read more >

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

OTTAWA — Canada's annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.

Nov 21, 2023 7:36 AM Read more >

Here's a list October inflation rates for Canadian provinces

OTTAWA — Canada's national annual inflation rate was 3.1 per cent in October, Statistics Canada says. Here's what happened in the provinces (previous month in brackets): — Newfoundland and Labrador: 2.4 per cent (4.1) — Prince Edward Island: 1.

Nov 21, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

Capital Power spending US$1.1 billion in pair of deals for U.S. power plants

EDMONTON — Capital Power Corp. says it has signed a pair of deals with CSG Investments, Inc., a subsidiary of Beal Financial Corp., to buy two natural gas power plants in the United States for a total of US$1.1 billion.

Nov 21, 2023 6:29 AM Read more >

George Weston reports Q3 profit down from year ago on one-time charges

TORONTO — George Weston Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit fell compared with a year ago as it was hit by one-time charges driven by its stake in Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust.

Nov 21, 2023 6:16 AM Read more >