Table for one: How solo dining is reshaping Canada’s restaurants Canadians aren’t giving up on restaurants, but they are redefining them—trading dinners for breakfasts, group outings for solo meals, and indulgence for value. Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate to 2.5% as U.S. tariff risks shift Rate cut breaks a streak of three consecutive holds since March Inflation ticks higher to 1.9% in August, short of economists’ expectations Gasoline prices rose 1.4% month-over-month in August, but groceries were a mixed bag, data shows Household debt-to-income ratio ticked higher in Q2: Statistics Canada Government agency says the ratio of household credit market debt to disposable income rose to 174.9% Meal kits: convenient, but costly Convenient and inspiring as they are, meal kits will remain a niche in Canada’s food economy unless they become more affordable Canadians shift spending to local businesses: Interac New survey data reveals consumers have followed through on their promise to support local Economists split on BoC's next rate move after July inflation data 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in second quarter: Equifax report Total consumer debt rose 3.1% year-over-year to $2.58 trillion Inflation rate cools to 1.7% in July thanks to lower gas prices: StatCan But, confectionery, coffee products see year-over-year price jumps in July A bitter brew: How politics is inflating your coffee price If Canada and the U.S. can’t strike a deal by July 21, your morning coffee should not remain a casualty of trade politics First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
