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Uday Rana

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Journalist at Global News. Ex Globe and Mail, CBC. Toronto cyclist.

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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada Globalnews.ca โ€“ Watch and read Canadaโ€™s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News

#Budget will include funds for hiring 1,000 new #CBSA officers, #Carney says - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1148240...

17.10.2025 18:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Global News | Breaking, Latest News and Video for Canada Globalnews.ca โ€“ Watch and read Canadaโ€™s Breaking news plus Business, Health, Politics and World News

Trump says new 25% tariff on heavy trucks coming in weeks - National | Globalnews.ca globalnews.ca/news/1146658...

07.10.2025 03:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Most of Canadaโ€™s counter-tariffs on the U.S. have now ended - National | Globalnews.ca Last month, Prime Minister Carney said many of Canadaโ€™s tariffs on the U.S., on goods that comply with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement, will come down starting Sept. 1.

Most of Canadaโ€™s retaliatory tariffs against the United States came down on Monday, in keeping with Prime Minister Mark Carneyโ€™s announcement last month.

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01.09.2025 17:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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First report of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelceโ€™s romance is gone from the web The disappearance of a prescient 2023 item on the Messengerโ€™s news site highlights the broader problem of digital decay.

The first report of Taylor Swiftโ€™s romance with Travis Kelce came from an unlikely source: the short-lived outlet The Messenger. When the company shut down mere months later, a piece of celebrity history vanished. My latest for the @washingtonpost.com

28.08.2025 12:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Taylor Swift is in her engagement era. Will it give the economy a boost? - National | Globalnews.ca Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement announcement has garnered social media attention, but can 'Swiftonomics' deliver a boost for retail sales?

When Taylor Swift went on her Eras Tour, it helped boost local spending. Now, she's getting married. Will it help boost local economies? I asked the experts.

globalnews.ca/news/1135264...

27.08.2025 19:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Trump dump? More than half of Canadians with U.S. properties want to ditch them - National | Globalnews.ca A majority of those planning to sell โ€” 62 per cent โ€” said the main reason they wanted to sell was 'due to the current political administration in the United States.'

Canadian property owners down south are breaking up with the U.S.

I wrote about a new Royal LePage report that says more than half of Canadians with U.S. properties are planning to ditch them - and the biggest reason is Donald Trump.

globalnews.ca/news/1135050...

27.08.2025 19:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜Buy now, pay laterโ€™ services are getting popular. Can you manage the risk? - National | Globalnews.ca Typically, 'buy now, pay later' loans were used for big purchases like TVs or laptops. But research suggests Canadians are dipping into these services for small purchases.

'Buy now, pay later' offers are becoming popular among Canadians - even for small purchases like groceries and takeout. But experts warn you're opening yourselves up to risk if you let it become a habit. My piece for Global News.

globalnews.ca/news/1134095...

20.08.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Israel murders four Al Jazeera staff in Gaza, including Anas al-Sharif Al-Sharif was killed along with Mohammed Qreiqeh two cameramen in an Israeli attack on Gaza City.

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10.08.2025 21:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza โ€” Reuters Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating almost tw...

Netanyahu says he wants Israel to take control of all of Gaza - Reuters

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07.08.2025 18:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Canada intends to recognize the State of #Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September, Prime Minister Mark Carney said.

30.07.2025 21:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Is now the time to buy or sell a used car? As new sales dip, what to know - National | Globalnews.ca This was the first time since February that Canada saw sales at new car dealerships decline, Statistics Canada said, as new car sales dropped 4.6 per cent in May.

Tariffs making car-buying difficult? Hereโ€™s why the used car market is โ€œhot right now.โ€

globalnews.ca/news/1130424...

28.07.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Tale of two cities: Why Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto - National | Globalnews.ca Toronto is lagging cities such as Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver, where housing starts are on the rise. They're falling in Toronto, and experts say city policy is a culprit.

Edmonton builds homes faster than Toronto does. I asked some experts why that is the case.

globalnews.ca/news/1129082...

28.07.2025 18:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How falling rents offer โ€˜a good opportunityโ€™ if youโ€™re trying to buy a home - National | Globalnews.ca Combined with a soft housing market, falling rents across the country could offer opportunities for renters looking to become homeowners.

Renting in Canada? I wrote about why it might be a good time for some to make the jump to home ownership.

globalnews.ca/news/1129887...

28.07.2025 18:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These real estate markets might be showing signs of life, report suggests - National | Globalnews.ca A report by the Royal Bank of Canada released Monday said local real estate boards have indicated that home resales picked up in some Canadian markets in May.

Canada's real estate market has been slow this year, but one report suggests signs of life might be appearing in some markets. I wrote about it for Global News.

globalnews.ca/news/1123264...

10.06.2025 17:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, โ€œhas not cooperatedโ€ with the authorities to manage the outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The ostrich farm in British Columbia, which has become a flashpoint of an avian flu outbreak, โ€œhas not cooperatedโ€ with the authorities to manage the outbreak, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

B.C. ostrich farm failed to contain bio risk from avian flu, agency says globalnews.ca/news/1120676... @udayrana.bsky.social @globalnews.ca

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31.05.2025 14:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 17    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mortgage-free retirement? Not so for 29% of soon-to-be retirees - National | Globalnews.ca For nearly a third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians, living a mortgage-free retirement may not be on the cards for at least a few years, a new report says.

For nearly one-third of soon-to-be-retired Canadians expect they'll be paying back their mortgages into retirement.

globalnews.ca/news/1119728...

27.05.2025 14:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are mortgage rates getting cheaper? Depends on where you live - National | Globalnews.ca While borrowing costs remained largely stagnant in late March and early April, plummeting home sales across Canada contributed to improved affordability.

Could you afford a mortgage in your city? Here's a report that could help you decide!

globalnews.ca/news/1119357...

23.05.2025 18:12 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Should you move up plans to buy a home? Gauge the risks and rewards - National | Globalnews.ca According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), homes sales fell 9.3 per cent in March compared with this time last year.

Which homebuyers should wait it out and which ones should move into the market now? I asked some experts on how you should gauge the risk.

globalnews.ca/news/1117987...

14.05.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Probably more a debate than an interview, but a debate I'm happy to have: Will the Trump tariffs -- the actual Trump tariffs rather than some hypothetical he could have implemented -- will help bring jobs onshore?

14.05.2025 01:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 417    ๐Ÿ” 75    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 37    ๐Ÿ“Œ 14
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Hockeynomics? How Canadian teams in NHL playoffs may thaw consumer chill - National | Globalnews.ca With many cutting back on expenses amidst fears of a recession, three Canadian teams making deep playoff runs might be just what the economist ordered.

Canadians have been pulling back on spending amidst Trump's trade war. Can three Canadian teams having a deep NHL playoff run spur economic activity? I wrote about 'Hockeynomics' for Global News.

(At the risk of showing my bias: GO LEAFS GO)

globalnews.ca/news/1117276...

13.05.2025 14:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

If I donโ€™t immediately write back, I do apologize. I get a high volume of emails and may end up missing your message.

13.05.2025 13:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hello! Iโ€™ll be writing more about real estate, the housing market and personal finance in Canada for Global News.

If you have any tips, advice and pitches or simply want to grab a get-to-know-you coffee somewhere in Toronto, do reach out on uday.rana@globalnews.ca!

13.05.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canadaโ€™s housing market is โ€˜crackingโ€™ under Trumpโ€™s trade war: report - National | Globalnews.ca The sharpest pullback in people getting into the housing markets has been in southern Ontario and British Columbia, RBC economist Robert Hogue said.

Canada's housing market is "cracking" under the weight of Donald Trump's trade war. I asked experts what's keeping homebuyers out and what advice they have for them.

globalnews.ca/news/1117060...

08.05.2025 17:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You can tell this is fake because it involves the cops actually writing a ticket for bike lane obstruction

02.05.2025 23:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 33    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Health Canada is issuing a recall for childrenโ€™s jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content

Health Canada is issuing a recall for childrenโ€™s jewelry sold on Amazon over lead content

Thousands of kidsโ€™ jewelry items recalled over lead in Canada globalnews.ca/news/1115891... @udayrana.bsky.social

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03.05.2025 05:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 15    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Democracy sausage: What to know about Australiaโ€™s tasty election tradition - National | Globalnews.ca Enjoying a sausage โ€“ or โ€˜sagโ€™ as it is known in Aussie slang โ€“ after casting your vote has become a beloved Australian election day tradition.

Stakes are high in Australiaโ€™s general election this Saturday, but there is an election day perk for Australians even in a โ€˜wurstโ€™ case scenario โ€“ hot dogs.

I wrote about 'Democracy sausage', a beloved Aussie election day tradition.

globalnews.ca/news/1116149...

02.05.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mark Carney has a housing plan. How long will it take to implement? - National | Globalnews.ca Housing experts and economists say some of the proposed measures in Prime Minister Mark Carney's housing plan are promising, but some key challenges remain.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has an โ€œextremely ambitiousโ€ housing plan, to double the rate of housing construction in Canada. I asked experts how long it would take to implement it.

globalnews.ca/news/1115948...

01.05.2025 19:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Canadaโ€™s federal election, the 1st polls have closed - National | Globalnews.ca On election day, Newfoundland and Labrador was the first province where polls closed, at 8:30 p.m. local time. Polls will close in other Atlantic provinces shortly after.

Polls have now closed in Atlantic Canada. I'll be covering the #CanadaElection2025 results for Global News. Follow this link for updates!

globalnews.ca/news/1115357...

28.04.2025 23:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What is โ€˜stagflationโ€™? A closer look at the economic โ€˜double kiss of deathโ€™ - National | Globalnews.ca Recession fears loom large for Canadians as the country grapples with U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. But economists are also warning of 'stagflation.' What is it?

Canada in the 1970s saw an economic crisis some called 'stagflation'. Some fear it may return with Trump's trade war. I asked economists what 'stagflation' is and whether it can return.

globalnews.ca/news/1114714...

24.04.2025 17:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I counted the numbers of Bikes vs Cars on Bloor St, where
Doug Ford wants to remove the bike lanes that see some of the highest ridership in North America. During an average rush hour, I found 29 bikes and 24 cars over 2 minutes. All traffic modes were moving efficiently.

18.04.2025 05:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 79    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

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