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Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

Statistics Canada says annual inflation rate slowed to 3.1% in October

OTTAWA — The annual inflation rate in October cooled to its slowest pace since June as the price of gasoline tumbled compared with a spike higher a year earlier, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.
In the news today: Inflation dips to 3.1% ahead of fiscal update

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.
Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Canadians to get update on federal finances, new housing measures in budget update

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to present the traditional fall update on Canada's finances — a fiscal blueprint that's expected to include measures aimed at getting more homes built.
U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

U.S. study finds Canadian mining toxin in American waters; treatment 'a small dent'

A new American study has confirmed southeastern British Columbia coal mines are contaminating waters shared by Canada and the U.S.
Prince Harry drops ceremonial puck for Canucks as lead up to 2025 Invictus Games

Prince Harry drops ceremonial puck for Canucks as lead up to 2025 Invictus Games

VANCOUVER — Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, performed the ceremonial puck drop at the Vancouver Canucks game on Monday night, as part of the lead up to the 2025 Invictus Games. The Canucks were hosting the San Jose Sharks.
Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award

Documentary about Buffy Sainte-Marie wins International Emmy Award

A documentary about folk legend Buffy Sainte-Marie, made before her Indigenous ancestry was called into question, has won an International Emmy Award.
Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

Feds to appeal court ruling that struck down cabinet order labelling plastics toxic

The federal government will appeal a recent Federal Court ruling that struck down a cabinet order underlying Ottawa's ban of some single-use plastics, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said Monday.
Police testimony resumes in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

Police testimony resumes in criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' organizers

OTTAWA — The criminal trial of two "Freedom Convoy" organizers resumed Monday after a two-week break with testimony from an Ottawa police liaison officer. Const.
Alberta COVID panel chair urges federal Conservatives to weaponize his findings

Alberta COVID panel chair urges federal Conservatives to weaponize his findings

EDMONTON — The chair of a taxpayer-funded panel reviewing Alberta’s COVID-19 response is urging the federal Conservatives to weaponize his findings in the next election against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s governing coalition.
Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing

Mayor of Surrey, B.C., announces constitutional challenge over policing

SURREY, B.C.