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Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge
Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
World Cup and concert fans hit resale sites over cancelled tickets
Fans who bought high-demand event tickets through resale platforms say seats vanished hours before showtime, leaving them seeking refunds and answers
Chrystia Freeland to publish book on Canada-U.S. relations
Unreliable Boyfriend, due Oct. 13 from Simon & Schuster Canada, draws on Freeland’s years in journalism and federal politics
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 2.25%
The fifth straight pause leaves the central bank balancing inflation pressure from higher energy prices against signs of economic weakness
Generic Ozempic cuts monthly cost to about $100 in Canada
Generic semaglutide reached some Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations last week, drawing quick interest and some early supply strain as providers urge proper screening
CFL expands broadcast reach in six-year deal with Bell, DAZN and YouTube
Bell Media remains the league’s majority broadcaster, while DAZN adds Canadian and global rights and YouTube takes on preseason and digital programming
Tim Hortons pledges 10,000 local hires as it adds 80 Canadian stores
The chain says it is reducing reliance on temporary foreign workers as youth unemployment rises and Dunkin prepares to re-enter Canada
World Cup rental income can look tempting. Planners say count the costs first
Airbnb says Toronto hosts could make more than $4,000 a month during the tournament, but financial planners warn taxes, local rules, insurance and time can change the math
Canada’s inflation rate rises to 2.8% as gas prices surge
Statistics Canada said energy costs drove the April increase, while rent, food and core inflation measures showed slower price growth
Dunkin’ plans Canadian comeback, but Tim Hortons remains a tall order
Foodtastic says the U.S. chain will return with locations in Toronto and Montreal, while industry observers say habit, nostalgia and convenience favor Tim Hortons