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04.03.2022 / 09:29

Russia-Ukraine conflict: How cryptocurrency is shaping the war

The war in Ukraine comes with a horrific toll on the people involved: emotional and financial. It’s costing Russia an estimated $20 million a day to continue the invasion.

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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Sanctions pummel Russian economy

The Russian ruble sank to an historic low against the U.S. dollar on Monday, with analysts saying it was on the verge of a total collapse, forcing the central bank to step in, doubling its interest rate to 20 per cent. Anne Gaviola reports.

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What’s behind the hike in dairy prices across Canada?

Grocery stores across the country saw a steep rise in dairy prices on Tuesday, with price tags in some provinces increasing by as much as 15 per cent. Anne Gaviola explains what’s behind the soaring prices.

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Dairy prices on the rise across Canada

Dairy prices are soaring in Canada, as inflation continues to climb. Business correspondent Anne Gaviola explains why this is happening, and how long the sticker shock could last.

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Global National: Dec. 22

In tonight’s top story: The government is expanding eligibility for its Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit amid new Omicron-related COVID-19 restrictions, allowing any worker to apply for the support if their workplace has been slapped with capacity-limiting restrictions of 50 per cent or more. Anne Gaviola has the details of the latest government pandemic support.

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COVID-19: New financial support for Canadian businesses, workers hit by Omicron

With a fresh wave of Omicron-related COVID-19 restrictions coming into place in many parts of the country, new federal dollars have been earmarked to support struggling businesses and workers left in limbo.

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COVID-19: How the Omicron variant could impact your travel plans

Travel agents across the country have been fielding a flurry of questions related to the newly-discovered Omicron variant and the subsequent travel bans and restrictions.

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What you need to know before investing in cryptocurrency

Creators of a flashy new crypto token rode the wave of popularity from Netflix’s hit show “Squid Game” before making off with more than $3.5 million worth of investors’ money.

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From boardroom to courtroom: B.C. Supreme Court hears family fight over Rogers board

The fight for telecom giant Rogers has escalated to British Columbia’s Supreme Court. Anne Gaviola breaks down the twists and turns in this family feud, and what’s at stake for the company, as it enters a new stage of legal challenges.

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What the supply chain crisis might mean for the holidays

Jill Rochon, owner of independent toy store Jill and the Beanstock in Toronto, says if she could wave her magic wand, she’d make headaches associated with this holiday season disappear. “It’s been very difficult.

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Why everything you want is out of stock or more expensive

As the global economy roars back after two years of lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chains are getting congested, causing consumers to find many products they want to be out of stock, or with higher price tags. Anne Gaviola explains how the global supply chain system works and how this crisis happened.

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Canada’s inflation rate hits 4.4%, highest level since 2003

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 4.4 per cent in September, a level not seen since February 2003, according to Statistics Canada. Anne Gaviola looks at the impact on the cost of food and gas, and interest rates.

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Pandemic fuelling mental health crisis among Canada’s young workers

The pandemic is taking its toll on the mental health of many Canadians, including young workers. As a result, demand for counselling and resources is rising, but as Anne Gaviola explains, workplace benefits are failing to keep up.

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The Pandora Papers: What you need to know about the biggest-ever probe into offshore accounts

From pop star Shakira to Vladimir Putin and former British prime minister Tony Blair, the “Pandora Papers” shed light on how the rich and famous have used offshore accounts over the last quarter century, some due to privacy, though many are designed to avoid paying tax and hide trillions in assets.

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How the pandemic sparked rise in sight unseen home-buying

Real estate analysts and industry watchers say there’s been a significant increase in the number of Canadians who are buying homes, sight unseen, during the pandemic. Anne Gaviola explains how COVIVD-19 turbo-charged the housing market, pushing prices higher and spurring a buying frenzy.

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Experts predict big jump in grocery bills across Canada

Global News business reporter, Anne Gaviola, has tips for Canadian households to help manage food inflation that is expected to balloon by $700 dollars or more this year.

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Canadian employers struggle to find workers amid pandemic labour shortage

Unemployment in Canada has grown during the pandemic, yet some industries are struggling to hire workers. Anne Gaviola explains the employment paradox.

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Canada election: How Canada created a “housing crisis”

Affordable housing is a top Canadian concern, according to polling done by Ipsos for Global News. So it’s not surprising that the “housing crisis” is mentioned daily on the campaign trail.

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More employers mandating proof of COVID-19 vaccination

From Canadian universities to sports stadiums, more employers are requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Earlier in the pandemic, vaccine mandates were viewed as legally risky. Anne Gaviola explains what’s changed since then.

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What happens to workers during a 4th COVID-19 wave?

Calgary resident Nicole Menzies has turned to the Canada Economic Recovery Benefit (CERB) three times, once during each wave of shutdowns due to the pandemic. The mother of two says her finances were stretched before COVID-19 and the aid was a lifeline for her family.

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Disney closing most Canadian retail stores by Aug. 18

Disney is closing the majority of its stores in Canada by Aug. 18, the multinational company indicates on its website.

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WestJet causes turbulence with customers over federal aid fallout

WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has pulled the plug on talks with the federal government over a COVID-19 relief package. Other major carriers have reached deals with Ottawa, in exchange for refunds for passengers for flights cancelled by the pandemic.

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Virgin Galactic stocks fail to take off after Richard Branson’s space flight

Business reporter Anne Gaviola breaks down the performance of Virgin Galactic’s stocks following billionaire Richard Branson’s historic space trip and shares advice for investors intrigued by the space market.

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Canadians with “long COVID” worried they’ll be denied workplace disability, government benefits

More than half of COVID-19 patients might be suffering from long-term symptoms more than 12 weeks after testing positive, which has been referred to as “long COVID,” according to a new review by the Public Health Agency of Canada. But many of the country’s COVID long-haulers say they’re falling through the cracks of both private insurance benefits and government income supports.

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Pilot project in Ontario community studies benefits, challenges of four-day work week

The township of Zorra, Ontario is studying whether four-day work weeks could lead to more productivity. Anne Gaviola explains what the community has discovered so far, and which kinds of workers may not benefit from this kind of schedule.

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Canada’s cost of living shows signs of accelerating

Canada’s inflation rate shot up 3.6 per cent, the highest annual jump since 2011. Anne Gaviola explains what’s driving up the cost of living, and what could reverse the trend.

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What a developer’s plan to buy $1B in homes could mean for Canada’s housing market

Toronto-based Core Development Group’s plan to buy $1 billion worth of single-family homes and convert them into rentals has triggered intense debate over the potential impact of the investment strategy on Canada’s housing market.

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Are Canada’s new mortgage rules enough to cool a red-hot housing market?

Global News business reporter, Anne Gaviola, breaks down the new mortgage qualification rules that are set to take effect on June 1 and how they could impact first time homebuyers looking to get in on the market.

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Millennials priced out of home ownership

Twenty-nine-year-old Paddy Treacy has been house hunting for nearly two years and even with a six-figure household income, getting into the market seemed tough pre-pandemic, but now it’s proving to be even harder.

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Debate over mandating COVID-19 vaccines in workplaces

As COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up across Canada, a debate is growing over whether employees should be required to get their jab before returning to the workplace. Anne Gaviola looks at the legal challenges.

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Higher inflation is on the way. Can you avoid it?

As parts of the world begin to eye the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are starting to grapple with a phenomenon that has long failed to make headlines: inflation.

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How the pandemic is impacting filing your taxes

The pandemic has spawned multiple complications for filing your taxes this year. Anne Gaviola explains how and when you file your taxes are more important than ever before.

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How the Ontario budget could impact you

The Ontario government has laid out a $186 billion spending plan aimed at fighting COVID-19, helping small businesses, and supporting families. Anne Gaviola has more.

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