Inflation cools slightly in March
Consumer prices rose 1.4 per cent in the 12 months ended in March, slightly less than the 1.6 per cent annual advance seen in February, Statistics Canada said Friday in its monthly inflation report. cbc.ca |
Payday loans to be regulated in Sask.
Saskatchewan has announced new regulations governing short-term loans, commonly known as payday loans, that are expected to be in force within six months. cbc.ca |
Canada Post worker thwarts Granny scam
A rural Saskatchewan outlet of Canada Post is being credited with helping to thwart a scam artist trying to bilk an elderly woman out of $1,500 in a ruse known as the Granny scam. cbc.ca |
Montrealers implored to go car-free all week
Montreal commuters who are married to their cars are being asked to leave them at home this week, as the city expands its annual car-free campaign from one day to five. cbc.ca |
WestJet links with American Airlines
WestJet Airlines Ltd. of Calgary said Tuesday it has inked its first interline deal with a U.S. carrier -- American Airlines of Fort Worth, Texas. cbc.ca |