Abby Hughes
Journalist
Abby Hughes does a little bit of everything at CBC News in Toronto. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Toronto Metropolitan University. You can reach her at abby.hughes@cbc.ca.
Latest from Abby Hughes
Did TikTok tell you to buy luxury goods straight from China? Experts say proceed with caution
Videos urging consumers to buy brands like Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Lululemon — or quality knockoffs — directly from manufacturers in China are popping up on social media. Experts say they might be propaganda, even if some of the claims about supply chains aren't far off.
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Tax documents missing? A new CRA process is still posing issues as filing deadline approaches
Documents like T4 slips are still not available digitally in some cases, slowing down the filing process for Canadians and tax professionals alike.
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Trade war starting to show up in higher prices on some grocery items
Higher prices are showing up on some items that are being counter-tariffed by Canada. But levies were left off many food items from the U.S., which has moderated the overall impact on grocery budgets.
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Democrats pen letter asking SEC to investigate Trump, allies for alleged market manipulation
Stock markets spiked on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause in "reciprocal" tariffs. Six Democrats say that timing raises questions.
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U.S. bond sell-off drives market worries around the world
Bonds are usually a safe haven that investors would reach for in times of unease. But investors have been selling them, not buying.
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Suffering from a case of tariff whiplash? Here's what you need to know
The Trump administration announced a new suite of trade measures on dozens of countries Wednesday. Here are answers to some frequently asked tariff questions.
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Rogers, NHL have agreed to another broadcast deal. What will that mean for how you watch the game?
An $11-billion exclusive deal between Rogers and the NHL announced today gives the telecommunications company the rights to broadcast hockey games across the country for the next 12 years. Rogers promises fewer regional blackouts and says a continuation of its streaming deal with Amazon is a “strong possibility.”
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Looking to buy a car? Expect higher prices under U.S. auto tariffs
The 25 per cent tariffs from the U.S. going into effect on April 3 would increase the price of a car by thousands, while those in the industry say the mere threat of the tariffs is keeping buyers away.
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The consumer carbon tax is gone as of today. What will that mean for your wallet?
Savings at the gas pump will be the biggest, most immediate change, according to experts. But the loss of the carbon rebate will also have an impact.
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What do B.C. voters care about this federal election? According to 3 of them, tariffs and the cost of living
A political science student, a retired news editor and a small business owner walk into a diner with The Current's Matt Galloway to talk about how they plan to vote this federal election.
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