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Volvo Cars said on Wednesday that plug-in hybrids would continue to be a critical part of its profit growth plans over the next few years and that it would revamp its XC90 hybrid sports utility vehicle.
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Volvo Cars revamps SUV hybrid as it shifts plans away from pure electric

The Bank of Canada has cut its policy interest rate for a third consecutive time. Governor Tiff Macklem says if the economy continues to improve, Canadians can expect more rate cuts later this year.
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Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate for third consecutive time

Hundreds of thousands of Samsung electric ranges recalled in Canada over fire hazard.
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Samsung electric oven ranges recalled due to fire hazard in Canada

An Ontario man said he couldn’t believe an electric car he bought three years ago for $20,000 would need a new battery at a cost of more than $33,000.
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Ontario man told his EV needs K battery. Software update fixes the problem

Nova Scotia has the highest shoplifting rate among Canada’s provinces, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.
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Nova Scotia has highest shoplifting rates in country, according Statistics Canada

Cathay Pacific has cancelled dozens of flights this week after an engine issue forced a Zurich-bound flight to return to an airport in Hong Kong, according to media reports.
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Engine troubles for airline Cathay Pacific force the cancellation of dozens of flights this week

Families facing the financial challenge of making school lunches will find some relief this fall. Here are the latest grocery price trends, according to a new analysis.
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Back-to-school season: How lunches may become more affordable

Families facing the financial challenge of making school lunches will find some relief this fall. Here are the latest grocery price trends, according to a new analysis.
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These grocery items have become cheaper, according to a new analysis

The desire to fly in style weighs heavily on most of us – but for some first-class flyers it weighs the heaviest of all.
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Airline forced to rebalance planes because first class seats are too heavy

Costco customers are now paying more for their annual memberships for the first time since 2017.
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Costco’s first membership price hike in 7 years just went into effect