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Payments Canada says it has named two interim co-CEOs after chief executive Tracey Black decided not to renew her term.
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Payments Canada names interim co-CEOs as current head to step down

The Bank of Canada isn’t sure when it will be able to start cutting interest rates as it continues to contend with inflation that’s still too high and broad-based, its summary of deliberations of its Jan. 24 rate decision reveals.
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Rate cut timing ‘difficult to foresee’ amid inflation pressures: Bank of Canada

A new report by Zoocasa looks at whether renting or owning a home is cheaper in 26 markets across Canada. But one expert says it’s not as cut and dry as that.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy a house with a monthly mortgage in Canada? Prices analyzed in 26 markets

A couple who met in the U.S. Air Force have been married for 27 years and counting. And now they’re both pilots for Southwest Airlines. They regularly fly together, with Joel as captain and Shelley as first officer.
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They fell in love three decades ago. Now they pilot planes together

Over the past couple of years, prices have gone up across the Disney-verse. Not only have theme park visits gotten more expensive, but so have Disney’s cruise vacations, souvenirs and the company’s streaming services.
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It’s never been more expensive to be a Disney fan

Coca-Cola over the past few years has experimented with wacky limited-time offerings to try Coke again. But its latest flavour, Coca-Cola Spiced, is its first permanent addition in a while.
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Coke’s first new permanent flavour in years adds a spicy twist

A growing number of financially savvy Canadians have discovered a way to make homeownership more affordable by purchasing a home with their friends. In his financial advice column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher LIew explains the basics of how co-owning a home works, while outlining some of the pros and cons.
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What to know if you’re considering buying a house with friends

General Motors’ troubled robotaxi service Cruise on Tuesday endured a public lashing from a California judge who compared the company to the devious TV character Eddie Haskell for its behavior following a ghastly collision that wrecked its ambitious expansion plans.
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GM’s troubled robotaxi service faces another round of public ridicule in regulatory hearing

ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans on Tuesday to launch a sports streaming platform in the fall that will include offerings from at least 15 networks and all four major professional sports leagues.
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ESPN, Fox, Warner Bros. Discovery are planning a sports streaming platform in the fall

Until Tuesday, anyone hoping to join Bluesky needed an invitation, which typically meant hunting down an existing member and begging for an invite.
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Bluesky, a Twitter-like social network championed by Jack Dorsey, opens for anyone to sign up