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Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

Lowering interest rate cap to 35% to cost jobs and GDP: Industry report

TORONTO — A report commissioned by the Canadian Lenders Association estimates that lowering the maximum interest rate could lead to the loss of tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in GDP.
Rockets guard Dillon Brooks would welcome more NBA players on Canada's Olympic team

Rockets guard Dillon Brooks would welcome more NBA players on Canada's Olympic team

OKLAHOMA CITY — As far as Dillon Brooks is concerned, it's the more the merrier at this summer's Paris Olympics.
Federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley floods, landslides taking too long: B.C. MP

Federal disaster aid for Fraser Valley floods, landslides taking too long: B.C. MP

OTTAWA — The federal government estimates it will need to pay almost $3.4 billion for its share of the disaster recovery bills for flooding and landslides that devastated British Columbia's Fraser Valley in November 2021.
Canadian Tre Ford expects to have chip on his shoulder this season with Elks

Canadian Tre Ford expects to have chip on his shoulder this season with Elks

He made Edmonton Elks fans forget about a dismal 0-9 start and dubious 22-game home losing streak last season. But when Canadian quarterback Tre Ford reports to training camp in May, it will be to compete as newcomer McLeod Bethel-Thompson's backup.
Two dead, two injured following house fire in Mississauga

Two dead, two injured following house fire in Mississauga

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Two people are dead and two more are injured following a house fire in Mississauga, Ont., on Tuesday morning.
Coral reef that 'shouldn't exist' thrives off B.C.'s Pacific Ocean, biologist says

Coral reef that 'shouldn't exist' thrives off B.C.'s Pacific Ocean, biologist says

VANCOUVER — It started with a tip from the local First Nation of a "bump on the sea floor" where the fish liked to be and led to the discovery of Canada's only known live coral reef.
Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian midfielder Ralph Priso from Colorado Rapids

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire Canadian midfielder Ralph Priso from Colorado Rapids

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Canadian midfielder Ralph Priso from the Colorado Rapids.
'Pure nightmare': Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit

'Pure nightmare': Montreal-based musician wins $1.5 million in defamation lawsuit

CALGARY — A Quebec-based electronic music artist hopes to get his career and life back on track after triumphing in an Alberta defamation lawsuit tied to social media posts accusing him of being a sexual predator. "It was terrible.
Study indicates '23 Grey Cup provided economic boon for both Ontario and Hamilton

Study indicates '23 Grey Cup provided economic boon for both Ontario and Hamilton

HAMILTON — The 2023 Grey Cup provided economic gain for both the city of Hamilton and province of Ontario. According to a study by Sport Tourism Canada, the game and '23 Grey Cup festival generated a net economic impact of $41.
Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

Value of Canadian farmland rises 11.5 per cent in 2023: report

REGINA — The value of Canadian farmland rose 11.5 per cent in 2023, a new report by agriculture lending firm Farm Credit Canada has found. Chief economist J.P.