Sammy Hudes
@SammyHudes
Business reporter-editor covering telecom and more for @CdnPressNews. NNA-nominated with @CalgaryHerald.
"#1 Flames fan in Toronto" –Jarome Iginla.
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As the federal government touts measures meant to curb the cost of Canadians’ cellphone bills, some say there is a disconnect between what consumers are paying and the rhetoric surrounding price declines: globalnews.ca/news/10441042/… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business
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'It’s been the monster in the woods for a long time.'
Construction workers shortage stands in the way of housing boost: globalnews.ca/news/10431789/… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business
I was part of the The Canadian Press News contingent in the federal budget lockup today.
My story is on Canada’s housing plan, which now includes a possibility of using underutilized Canada Post and National Defence properties as housing.
thecanadianpressnews.ca/national/in-fe…
The Canadian Real Estate Association says it’s now expecting the national average home price to climb 4.9 per cent on an annual basis to $710,468, more than double the hike it had predicted at the start of 2024: toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/12/mar… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business
Loblaw is launching low-cost cellphone plans under its No Name brand, offering prepaid mobile sim cards at No Frills locations across Canada.
'No Name Mobile is here to show Canadians that quality mobile plans don’t need to cost more.'
ctvnews.ca/business/lobla… The Canadian Press News
Some advocates are praising Ottawa’s move to lengthen the amortization period on insured mortgages for certain homebuyers, but say expanding the policy to all Canadians would help make home ownership more affordable: toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/11/can… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business
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After five straight holds of the Bank of Canada’s key interest rate that followed its hiking cycle of more than a year, economists say a rebound awaits the national housing market — but don’t expect a big surge just yet: financialpost.com/pmn/business-p… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business
Quebecor's flanker brand Fizz is expanding to Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and B.C. through a framework that allows regional cellphone providers to compete across Canada using networks built by its larger rivals: thespec.com/business/quebe… The Canadian Press News The Canadian Press Business