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Inflation dropped to 2.9% in January
Canada's inflation rate dropped lower than expected in January — to 2.9 per cent from 3.4 per cent in December, but many consumers say they're still feeling financial pain.
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Customers react to Dollarama class-action settlement
After a proposed national settlement was reached in a class-action lawsuit about Dollarama's advertised and charged prices for products subject to an environmental handling fee, customers discussed the suit's impact.
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Inflation slowed to 2.9%, lower than expected
Canada's inflation rate dropped lower than expected in January — to 2.9 per cent from 3.4 per cent in December, but many consumers say they're still feeling financial pain.
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Gaza residents suffer from malnutrition due to limited access to fresh food and clean water
Gazans suffer from malnutrition due to reliance on canned food during war. UNICEF warns of 10,000 children at risk of severe wasting.
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Oh fudge! Chocolate prices on the rise
One expert says the cost of the sweet treat has been soaring over the last year for large producers and it's expected to keep climbing in the coming months.
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Here are some ways to cut back on grocery costs — and reduce food waste
Food prices are high, and many Canadians are feeling the pinch at the checkout. But there are ways to find savings at the grocery store and reduce food waste at the same time.
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War on Gaza: Diaper prices soar as parents struggle to afford basic necessities
Gaza's high costs and low income make diapers a luxury. 1.7 million displaced Palestinians face dire sanitation issues and Hepatitis A.
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Lunar New Year celebrations: Money worries force Chinese to scale back
China’s leaders are hoping they’ll be going on a spending spree to give a much needed boost to the world’s second largest economy.
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Car Expenses Are Rising – Here’s How to Save
Lauren Fix of Car Coach Report breaks down the increasing cost of car ownership – and what consumers can do to keep their personal expenditures lower.
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Steveston, B.C., seniors struggle to find affordable groceries after local supermarket fire
Many seniors in Richmond's Steveston neighbourhood are struggling to adapt after a local supermarket burned down. Super Grocer had been in business for more than 40 years. Residents in low-income housing nearby say there aren't...
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Housing prices in Nova Scotia will depend on inventory, experts say
Nova Scotia Association of Realtors data shows real estate prices were up over 2023, but sales were down. High interest rates are keeping some people priced out of the market, but a low inventory is driving demand and competition and...
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Greece tackles 'greedflation' and wages war against high prices on basic food products
The Greek government has announced fresh measures to keep prices in check as it accuses businesses of taking advantage of high inflation.
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Bangladesh election: Opposition parties boycotting Sunday poll
general election on Sunday but there is little doubt about the outcome. That's because the main opposition party is boycotting the vote.
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Cellphone plans are about to get more expensive for some Canadians
The prices Canadians pay to use their mobile phones could rise soon and it isn't going over well for many consumers.
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Soft housing market expected for 1st half of 2024, but only in some parts
The Canadian housing market is expected to remain soft at least for the first part of 2024 while interest rates remain high. But some parts of the country will see busy markets as investors look for lower prices outside of Toronto and...
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Inflation might be easing but don't expect prices to fall
Canadians have been paying more for everything as prices surged during the pandemic. But as inflation eases, prices will remain high and some economists say that's a good thing.
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US says Houthi drones shot down, as UK brands Iran ‘malign influence’
UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron says escalating attacks by Iran-backed groups cannot be tolerated.
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Airbnb Fined at Least $10M for Misleading Australian Customers
Airbnb has admitted to misleading its customers in Australia by not making clear that prices on its site were listed in U.S. dollars instead of Australian dollars.
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Argentina’s economic crisis: Economists predict December inflation could be higher
Argentina's government has devalued its currency, the peso, by 50-percent.
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Oil and gas producers hoping to cash in on short helium supply
Canadian oil and gas producers are hoping to cash in on the short supply of helium — a byproduct of natural gas extraction — with new investments in helium collection while the commodity's price is high.
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Canadians looking to cash in on helium demand
The short supply and high price of helium have more producers looking to cash in on the commodity, used in everything from high-tech manufacturing to health care.
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KinectAir Offering Affordable Private Airplane Trips
KinectAir is allowing customers to book short-duration flights on a private aircraft at a moderate price.
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Campbell Stock Prices Heat Up on Quarterly News
Campbell Stock Prices Heat Up on Quarterly News
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Grocery shoppers more cost conscious than ever
Faced with news that their grocery bill might go up another $700 next year, Canadian grocery shoppers told CBC News that they're coupon clipping, comparison shopping and trying to boost their income to cope with the eye-watering increase...