Canada's inflation steady at 2.2% in November
Canada's annual inflation rate remained steady at 2.2% in November 2025, even as grocery prices climbed. Get the latest details on the Consumer Price Index and what it means for your wallet.
Category : Search result: retail price increases
Food Prices to Rise 4-6% in 2026, Costing Families $1,000 More
Canada's Food Price Report 2026 forecasts a 4-6% increase, costing a family of four $17,571. Expert analysis reveals a structural, long-term affordability crisis driven by a 'missing middle' in food manufacturing.
Economics, Theft Force Rethink of Self-Checkouts in Canada
Canadian retailers are scaling back self-checkouts as theft and user frustration undermine the promised savings. Discover why the automated future is hitting a human-speed bump.
Microsoft to increase Microsoft 365 prices for commercial clients
Microsoft announces a global price increase for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites for business and government customers, effective July 2026. Learn what this means for Canadian organizations.
Food Prices to Rise $1,000 per Family in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 4-6% food price hike in 2026, adding nearly $1,000 to a family's annual grocery bill. Learn which provinces and products will be hit hardest.
Report: Food to cost families $1,000 more in 2026
Canada's Food Price Report forecasts a 6% rise in food costs for 2026, with meat prices leading the surge. A family of four could pay nearly $1,000 extra. Learn the key drivers and how to adapt your budget.
Alberta Carbon Market Surges After Price Hike Agreement
Alberta's TIER carbon market sees a bullish surge as credits hit $24.50/tonne following a provincial-federal deal to raise the industrial carbon price to $130. Explore the impact on the Pathways Alliance and Canada's climate strategy.
GTA home sales down 16%, prices fall in November
Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area fell nearly 16% in November 2025 compared to last year, with the average price down 6.4%. Experts say renewed consumer confidence is key to recovery.
Telus Halts Dividend Increases, Focuses on Share Price
Telus Corp. suspends its dividend growth plan, prioritizing share price alignment with growth prospects. The telecom giant expects free cash flow to rise. Full details inside.
Telus Pauses Dividend Hikes as Shares Tumble 19%
Telus Corp. pauses future dividend increases to reduce debt, responding to investor pressure after a 19% stock drop. The company aims to improve its leverage ratio by 2025.
Manitoba cannabis workers demand safety laws after incidents
Manitoba union calls for new safety legislation after cannabis store employees report armed robberies and sexual harassment. Learn about the urgent push for change.
Quebec bill aims to crack down on ticket resale price gouging
Quebec tables new legislation to ban ticket resales above face value without organizer consent, taking aim at platforms like Ticketmaster. Learn how this could impact fans.
Fraser Valley Real Estate Sales Dip in November
Fraser Valley home sales dropped 16% in November amid affordability pressures. Inventory remains high, creating a buyer's market with prices near early-2023 levels. Read the full market analysis.
Toys R Us Closing Most Quebec Stores, 68 Layoffs
Toys R Us Canada is shutting down three Quebec stores in January, leaving only one location in the province. The closures will result in 68 layoffs. Learn about the retail shift.
Crypto Downturn Wipes Out Nearly $1 Billion in Bets
A sharp crypto market decline on Monday triggered nearly US$1 billion in leveraged liquidations. Bitcoin and Ether fell sharply as structural headwinds and macro shifts pressure digital assets. Read the full analysis.
Silver Hits Record High, Doubles in Value in 2025
Silver prices surged to a historic peak on December 1, doubling this year and outpacing gold's rally. Traders bet on tight supplies and potential Fed rate cuts. Discover the market drivers.
Eli Lilly cuts price of obesity drug Zepbound
Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reduced the price of its obesity medication Zepbound to improve patient access. The move comes amid growing demand for GLP-1 drugs in Canada and globally.
Bitcoin drops 5%, falls below $90,000 threshold
Bitcoin's value fell sharply, dropping over 5% to trade below $90,000. Explore the key factors behind this significant cryptocurrency market correction and what it means for investors.
Public Concerns: Rent Control, Taxes, Crime in Letters
Toronto Sun readers share strong opinions on rent control policies, Ontario tax increases, and rising criminality across Canadian cities in November 30 letters.
Canadian Company Closes for Black Friday 2025
One Canadian company breaks retail tradition by closing on Black Friday 2025. Discover why they're opting out of the shopping frenzy and what it means for Canadian retail.
Strategic Price Reductions in Canadian Real Estate
Dennis Faulkner explains why price reductions can benefit sellers in Canada's shifting real estate market. Learn when to adjust pricing and alternative strategies.
Regina seniors face 96% rent hikes as subsidies end
Regina seniors face rent increases up to 96% in 2026 as housing subsidies expire. Seniors on fixed incomes demand rent control while government rejects legislation.
Winnipeg, Quebec City Lead Canada's Housing Growth
Winnipeg and Quebec City tie as Canada's hottest housing markets with 11% annual price growth, surpassing major Prairie cities. Discover the key drivers behind this real estate surge.
Second suspect arrested in Windsor retail thefts
Windsor police arrest second suspect in Cabana Road retail thefts. Suspect wore distinctive dark clothing. Latest developments in ongoing investigation.
Ford Government Behind LCBO Alcohol Price Hikes
Exclusive: Finance Minister's letter reveals Ontario government ordered LCBO markup increases that would raise alcohol prices 10-70%, breaking Ford's tax promise.
U.S. Retail Sales Rise Slightly in September
U.S. retail sales continued their upward trend in September with modest gains, building on months of strong consumer spending. Analysis of retail sector performance.
Guelph shoplifter threatens worker with mace, arrested
A Guelph shoplifter who threatened to mace a store employee has been arrested by local police. Learn about the incident details and public safety implications.
Couche-Tard aims for 500 new stores despite hurdles
Canadian convenience store giant Couche-Tard maintains aggressive expansion plan for 500 new locations despite cost-of-living pressures affecting consumers nationwide.
Saskatchewan NDP pushes for rent control legislation
Saskatchewan NDP introduces rent control bill linking increases to consumer price index as province leads Canada in rental hikes. Learn how this could affect tenants.
Best Buy Raises Sales Forecast on Holiday Demand
Best Buy boosts annual sales outlook as steady holiday shopping trends exceed expectations. Canadian consumers continue spending on electronics despite economic pressures.
Page 2 of 4