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1/3 of households say they’re financially worse off compared to year ago: poll

1/3 of households say they’re financially worse off compared to year ago: poll

‘People … in lower income brackets are finding the pinch particularly difficult…’
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Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for prime time.

Google is getting its ChatGPT competitor ready for prime time.

The company said on Monday that its new conversational AI service, called Bard, would be opening up to trusted testers, and that it is readying the service for the public “in the coming weeks.” The technology aims to generate detailed answers when given simple prompts, such as what to make for lunch or how to plan a friend’s baby shower.
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‘Made-in-Canada system’ keeps egg supply stable. But is it also keeping prices high?

‘Made-in-Canada system’ keeps egg supply stable. But is it also keeping prices high?

Egg prices climbed 16.5 per cent from December 2021 to 2022
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Gloomy economic outlook, elevated mortgages drag down 2023 B.C. housing market: BCREA

Gloomy economic outlook, elevated mortgages drag down 2023 B.C. housing market: BCREA

Conditions are expected to rebound in 2024
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Canadian dollar’s outlook for 2023 uncertain as interest rate hikes wane: experts

Canadian dollar’s outlook for 2023 uncertain as interest rate hikes wane: experts

Loonie recently rose to its highest level in more than two months against the U.S. dollar
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Uber relaunches ride share option in some Canadian cities under new name

Uber relaunches ride share option in some Canadian cities under new name

UberX Share was previously known as UberPool and was paused when the pandemic hit
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Big, bold, personalized bouquets on trend for modern ‘all inclusive’ Valentine’s Day

Big, bold, personalized bouquets on trend for modern ‘all inclusive’ Valentine’s Day

Landing on a Tuesday eases delivery stress for floral outlets on busiest day of the year
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Victoria business puzzles people with ‘diabolical’ designs, opens storefront

Victoria business puzzles people with ‘diabolical’ designs, opens storefront

Puzzle Lab has grown so successful it now has a physical location
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Airlines ask Supreme Court to hear case on passenger bill of rights

Airlines ask Supreme Court to hear case on passenger bill of rights

Bill bolsters compensation for air travellers subjected to delayed flights and damaged luggage
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Elon Musk surprise appearance as Tesla tweet trial wraps up

Elon Musk surprise appearance as Tesla tweet trial wraps up

A high-profile trial focused on a 2018 tweet about the financing for a Tesla buyout that never happened drew a surprise spectator Friday — Elon Musk, the billionaire accused of misleading investors with his usage of the Twitter service he now owns.
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