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North America's 1st electrochemical lithium refining facility opens in B.C.

CBC News

Delta, B.C., is an unlikely location for Canada to challenge China's hegemonic control of the refining of lithium, a critical mineral whose supply chains have emerged as a key concern from the White House to Ottawa and beyond.

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 12:00 pm

Public grocery stores are having a moment. Can they really make food more affordable?

CBC News

From Toronto to New York City, politicians want to tackle rising food costs with government-run grocery stores. Politicians championing the plan say these stores would sell staple items at lower prices than private grocery stores. But critics say the idea is half-baked and will only waste public mon...

Posted on 19 April 2026 | 8:00 am

Ford recalls 144,000 F-150s in Canada due to gearshift issue

CBC News

Safety issue impacts some vehicles with six-speed automatic transmissions made between 2015 and 2017. The issue can cause unexpected downshifting while the vehicle is moving.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 7:25 pm

Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility

CBC News

Boeing plans to spend $36 million on composite aerospace manufacturing research and development projects at its Winnipeg facility, the aerospace company's president announced Friday.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 6:23 pm

Wealthsimple integrates stock trading feature with Elon Musk's X

Global News

The move is part of an initiative called 'Cashtags' on X, which lets U.S. and Canadian users access information about a stock with a tap.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 5:46 pm

Air Canada suspends 6 routes 'no longer economically feasible' amid jet fuel cost crisis

CBC News

Air Canada has suspended service on six different routes, both domestic and cross-border, as the war in the Middle East drives up fuel costs.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 3:24 pm

Canadian, U.S. stocks rally and oil falls around 9% after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open

CBC News

Oil prices dropped back to where they were in the early days of the Iran war and U.S. stocks raced to another record Friday, after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is open again for commercial tankers carrying oil from the Persian Gulf to customers worldwide.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 2:21 pm

Stellantis, Microsoft sign 5-year partnership for AI push

CBC News

The legacy automaker eyes 60 per cent data centre footprint cut by 2029 as it leans into big tech in software, AI Race. Deal is set to co-develop 100+ initiatives at Stellantis.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 11:24 am

Carney's pitch to unlock trillions in global investment

CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney has sent invitations to 100 of the biggest investment firms in the world. He's pitching an Invest in Canada Summit this fall to unlock trillions of dollars in investments in Canada.

Posted on 17 April 2026 | 10:00 am

Co-signing your kids' mortgage? Here's why that's a risky idea

Global News

Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, the Bank of Canada said.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 7:28 pm

Sunwing Vacations cancels all Cuba operations until October amid island's fuel crisis

CBC News

Sunwing Vacations has both extended and broadened its suspension of operations in Cuba, as the popular tourist hub remains cut off from oil shipments.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 5:34 pm

Trump issues multiple permits for pipelines transporting oil between Canada and U.S.

CBC News

Permits include one for the construction of a new pipeline, and several related to the maintenance of existing pipelines, according to White House documents.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 1:20 pm

Gatorade was the first sports drink. Now, the company behind it is targeting non-athletes

CBC News

Gatorade parent company PepsiCo said Thursday they're hoping to broaden their customer base to include non-athletes who are also trying to hydrate — whether they're on a long flight, going for a walk or nursing a hangover.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 1:14 pm

Canadian Real Estate Association downgrades housing market forecast due to 'oil shock'

CBC News

Canadian Real Estate Association has downgraded its housing market forecast following a jump in fixed mortgage rates and weaker than expected housing sales in the first three months of 2026. CREA had been forecasting higher sales, based on the idea that pent-up demand would emerge, especially from f...

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 9:00 am

Air travel faces 'unprecedented' fuel crisis as war squeezes supply, experts warn

CBC News

Europe has "maybe six weeks" of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday, warning of possible flight cancellations "soon" if oil supplies remain throttled. Here's what consumers should know.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 8:00 am

Surging prices provide 'adrenaline shot' for Canadian helium industry

CBC News

The global shortage of helium caused by the conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is providing a boost to Canada's nascent helium industry.

Posted on 16 April 2026 | 8:00 am

Waymo is taking steps to get its robotaxis on Toronto streets. But roadblocks await

CBC News

The autonomous taxi operator Waymo appears to be taking steps to break into the Canadian market, eyeing Toronto as a new testing ground for its self-driving fleet. But it may face technological, political and environmental roadblocks — including the harsh reality of Canadian winters — as it see...

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 11:49 pm

Jury finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster had anti-competitive monopoly over big concert venues

CBC News

A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its Ticketmaster subsidiary had a harmful monopoly over big concert venues, dealing the company a loss in a lawsuit over claims brought by dozens of U.S. states.

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 7:21 pm

Are you paying more than your neighbour? It could be 'surveillance pricing'

CBC News

The federal NDP introduced a motion on Wednesday to ban so-called surveillance pricing, where personal data is used to offer individual customers or groups of people different prices than others. While finding specific examples is difficult, critics argue it's a serious problem.

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 4:29 pm

Canadian oil and gas losing competitive edge due to industrial carbon price: industry leaders

CBC News

Leaders in Canada's oil and gas sector say the industrial carbon levy would erode the country's competitive edge at a time when the world is clamouring for a reliable energy supply.

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 3:57 pm

The tough job market isn't getting any better for young Canadians

CBC News

Thousands of young people are turning to job fairs to try and stand out in-person to find a gig for this summer, but competition remains intense.

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 8:00 am

Food suppliers are adding surcharges to foot the rising cost of fuel. That could mean even pricier groceries

CBC News

At least four suppliers are adding fuel surcharges for deliveries of food to grocers, according to documents obtained by CBC News. While the costs are already affecting some sticker prices, some grocers say they're hesitant to increase prices too quickly.

Posted on 15 April 2026 | 8:00 am

Iran-U.S. talk hopes push U.S. stocks near record highs, oil prices ease

Global News

Lower oil prices help bring down costs for all kinds of businesses, and the price for a barrel of Brent crude to be delivered in June fell 4.6% to settle at US$94.79 Tuesday.

Posted on 14 April 2026 | 8:36 pm

7-Eleven says it plans to close 645 North American stores this year

Global News

According to earnings filings published last week,the closures will outpace the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.

Posted on 14 April 2026 | 8:29 pm

Bank of mom and dad? More parents are co-signing adult kids' mortgages

Global News

Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, a Bank of Canada report added.

Posted on 14 April 2026 | 4:43 pm

Gas prices are coming down in Canada, but experts warn it may not last

Global News

Gas prices are coming down across Canada, but Canadian commuters shouldn't rest easy just yet, some experts are warning as uncertainty around the Iran war continues.

Posted on 10 April 2026 | 6:42 pm

Lotto Max ticket price to rise, odds also set to change

Global News

Lotto Max is set to see some changes this Friday, with a slightly higher ticket price, while the odds of winning could be better or worse, depending on the prize.

Posted on 7 April 2026 | 3:02 pm

Toys 'R' Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks

Global News

Toys "R" Us Canada is battling tech giant Acer Inc., a Calgary swingers club and a Russian business over trademarks the it says will cause confusion with its own branding. 

Posted on 6 April 2026 | 12:25 pm

Alberta's proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector

Global News

The hospitality sector says the bill requiring employers to be registered and be licensed to hire foreign workers creates more barriers when the industry is already struggling.

Posted on 4 April 2026 | 12:20 am

WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings

Global News

Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary surcharge on all companion voucher bookings to help manage the recent surge in aviation fuel prices.

Posted on 3 April 2026 | 7:03 pm

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