Google fires 28 employees who protested its cloud contract with Israeli government
Google said on Thursday it has terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company’s cloud contract with the Israeli government. The Alphabet unit said a small number of protesting employees entered and disrupted work at a few…
Tim Hortons says ‘technical errors’ falsely told people they won $55K boat in Roll Up To Win promo
A technical error by Tim Hortons led coffee drinkers across Canada to falsely believe they had won a $55,000 boat as part of the franchise’s Roll Up To Win promotion. It’s unclear how many people were impacted, but the chain…
Will $52.9B in new federal spending make inflation worse?
Heading into this week’s federal budget, one question loomed large: would new spending fuel inflation and make it harder for the Bank of Canada to start cutting interest rates? The budget lays out plans to spend nearly half a trillion…
Are you renting with no plans to buy? Here’s what the federal budget has for you
The federal government tabled its annual budget on Tuesday with a promise to open the door to homeownership for millennial and Gen Z renters. You’ll have to read the fine print to find measures for young renters who can’t buy…
Mortgage interest still driving inflation, as overall rate nudges up to 2.9%
Canada’s inflation rate went up slightly in March compared to February, with Statistics Canada pointing out gasoline prices are partly behind the increase. The federal agency’s consumer price index for March 2024 saw a 2.9 per cent increase compared to the year…
Meta’s news ban changed how people share political info — for the worse, studies show
Since Meta blocked links to news in Canada last August to avoid paying fees to media companies, right-wing meme producer Jeff Ballingall says he has seen a surge in clicks for his Canada Proud Facebook page. “Our numbers are growing…
General Motors moving to new Detroit tower, plans to redevelop iconic Renaissance Center: source
General Motors plans to move its iconic Detroit headquarters to a new downtown office tower and redevelop its home office site, a person briefed on the plans said. The company has scheduled a news conference Monday afternoon with the Bedrock…
140 BMO customers say they lost $1.5M in transfer frauds, plan to sue bank
Elizabeth Bernas and her husband had planned to use the proceeds from their home sale to renovate their new house in Ajax, Ont., to pay for their children’s university tuition and to go on a family vacation. But before they could,…
Anyone want a camper? It’s a buyer’s market for RVs as pandemic-era sales fizzle
Like a lot of Canadians, Alan Hong and his wife bought a trailer in 2020. Air travel was out of the question because of pandemic restrictions, and it made sense to spend time and money exploring the great outdoors. But…
Bell Canada CEO Mirko Bibic defends job cuts in Commons committee testimony
As members of Parliament accuse Bell Canada of corporate greed, the head of the company is defending its decision to cut thousands of jobs, citing a shift in Canadians’ viewing habits away from traditional TV. Liberals, Conservatives and New Democrats…
Despite backlash, some Loblaw stores still discount perishable food by 30% — not 50%
Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food, some customers say they still feel shortchanged. That’s because more than 100 Real Canadian Superstores owned by Loblaw continue to discount all food nearing its best-before date by…
After community backlash, celeb chef David Chang will no longer enforce ‘chili crunch’ trademark
Day 69:34A small business owner resists Momofuku’s bid to trademark Chili Crunch Celebrity chef David Chang says he will no longer enforce the trademark for his chili crunch condiment. The reversal comes after days of criticism, as some said his…
Home sales and prices edging up as housing market ‘could get interesting,’ reports say
The housing market could soon get “interesting,” economists say, as home prices and sales start to edge up, according to a pair of new reports released Friday. In its latest quarterly Home Price Update and Market Forecast, Royal LePage is forecasting that the…
B.C. labour board to consider union votes at 2 Amazon warehouses
The B.C. Labour Relations Board will consider certifying unions at two Amazon warehouses in a hearing Tuesday. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, began a card-signing drive last summer citing labour laws favourable to unions in the province. If certified, Unifor says, this would be…
140 BMO customers say they lost $1.5M in transfer frauds, plan to sue bank
Elizabeth Bernas and her husband had planned to use the proceeds from their home sale to renovate their new house in Ajax, Ont., to pay for their children’s university tuition and to go on a family vacation. But before they could,…
Don’t shut Line 5: Biden administration issues long-awaited position on Canada-U.S. pipeline
The Biden administration has weighed in for the first time on a major cross-border legal dispute that could shut down portions of Enbridge’s Line 5 Canada-U.S. oil pipeline. The opinion came in an amicus brief that, although nuanced, argued against shutting down…
Whistleblower alleges safety issues with Boeing 787 and 777 jets
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a Boeing whistleblower’s claims that the company dismissed safety and quality concerns in the production of the planemaker’s 787 and 777 jets, an agency spokesperson said on Tuesday. Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour’s…
Tesla settles lawsuit on eve of trial in deadly automated-driving crash
Tesla has settled a lawsuit over a 2018 car crash that killed an Apple engineer after his Model X, operating on Autopilot, swerved off a highway near San Francisco, court documents showed on Monday. The settlement was made on the…
Grand Slam of Curling series acquired by new sports business venture group
The Grand Slam of Curling, the tour elite series featuring the best men’s and women’s teams from across Canada and around the world, has been purchased by a new sports business venture group. The Curling Group, led by chief executive…
Southwest Boeing 737-800 flight loses engine cover, prompting regulator to investigate
An engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 fell off on Sunday during takeoff in Denver and struck the wing flap, prompting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to open an investigation. No one was injured and Southwest Flight 3695…
RBC fires CFO Nadine Ahn after investigation into personal relationship with employee
RBC has terminated chief financial officer Nadine Ahn following an investigation into a personal relationship she allegedly had with another employee. In a statement released Friday evening, RBC says it recently became aware of allegations involving Ahn and launched an…
U.S. investors successfully demand RBC change how it reports on green, fossil fuel investments
Canada’s largest bank has reversed course on a policy to disclose how much it invests in green energy versus fossil fuel energy following demands from New York City’s large public pension funds, with environmental groups welcoming the move but pointing out…
Tide, Gain laundry detergent packets recalled in Canada, U.S. over packaging defect
Procter & Gamble (P&G) is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect in the products’ child-resistant packaging. According to Friday notices from…
Lengthier job hunts for recent graduates could be major factor in unemployment rate
Nearly a year after graduating from Carleton University with a degree in engineering physics, Surya Nareshan is still struggling to find employment. Nareshan, who lives in Ottawa, has applied for dozens of positions since May — mostly in software engineering and optics. While he’s…
Ford delays start of EV production at Oakville plant until 2027
Ford Motor Co. is delaying the start of electric vehicle production at its plant in Oakville, Ont., by two years. The U.S. automaker had planned to start production at the Canadian plant, which employs 2,700 workers, in 2025 and is…
If you’re still sharing a Disney+ password, a crackdown is coming soon
Disney’s streaming service will start cracking down on password-sharing in June, chief executive Bob Iger said on Thursday, as the entertainment conglomerate looks to boost subscriber growth and profitability at the business. Iger also said there was a need for…
Indigo agrees to go private after sale to holding company owned by chief executive’s spouse
Indigo Books & Music Inc. has agreed to be taken private after agreeing to a sweetened offer from a holding company connected to its largest shareholder. The retailer says its agreement will see Trilogy Retail Holdings Inc. and Trilogy Investments…
Lightspeed Commerce cutting 280 jobs, as it aims for profitable growth
Lightspeed Commerce is cutting about 280 jobs, less than two months after its founder returned to the helm of the Montreal-based technology company. After integrating the company’s many acquisitions, “Lightspeed is now entering a new phase, one focused on profitable growth…
WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline’s turbulence
WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday, increasing the prospect of headwinds after a bumpy year for the airline’s owner. Aviators at WestJet’s regional carrier voted 97 per…
Federal plan would count rent toward a credit score. Who will it help — and who could it hurt?
A federal proposal to include rental payments in calculating credit scores might help some Canadians move into home ownership, but it could have consequences on renters who are already struggling with rising costs. One measure of the proposed Canadian Renters’…
‘Urgent’ safety recall leaves couple with dangerous Dodge truck for nearly 2 years
When the recall notice came in the mail, Michele Ashenden and her husband Vittorio Pulcini knew it was serious. The words “Urgent Vehicle Recall” in red letters were sprawled at the top, along with a warning that a defective fuel…
Some consumers, businesses are feeling more optimistic about the economy, say BoC surveys
The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy. The central bank on Monday released its business outlook and consumer expectations…
Inside the A&W test kitchen, a battlefield in the fast food wars
One of the latest volleys in the multibillion-dollar fast food wars started with a late night on Karan Suri’s TikTok. A&W’s director of menu development was scrolling his phone when he came across the “pickle girl” trend that was making the rounds last…
Group of Tim Hortons franchisees in Quebec sue brand owner for $18.9M
Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees are taking the brand’s owner to court, blaming what they describe as unreasonable constraints in the company’s licensing agreements for lower-than-expected profits. In a lawsuit filed in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday, 16 companies with…
Unexplained wealth order filed against crypto scam co-founder
B.C.’s director of civil forfeiture has filed an unexplained wealth order in an attempt to seize a quarter-million dollars in cash, 45 gold bars, luxury watches and jewelry that were contained in a safety deposit box belonging to the co-founder of a notorious B.C.-based…
A settlement in a U.S. lawsuit could upend the cornerstone of real estate industry: commissions
The cost of selling a home in the United States may be about to change dramatically. A real estate trade group has agreed to a landmark deal to drop what was once a cornerstone of the industry: the six per cent…
From chocolate to home insurance, climate change is making life more expensive
If chocolate is your pleasure, you’ve undoubtedly noticed it costs more these days to get your fill. You can thank the scarcity of cocoa for that. The majority of it grows in West Africa, where drought and disease have severely…
TikTok, Snapchat respond as Ontario school boards sue social media giants
Four major Ontario school boards are taking some of the largest social media companies to court over their products, alleging the way they’re designed has negatively rewired the way children think, behave and learn and disrupted the way schools operate. The public district…
Canadian economy starts the year on a rebound with 0.6 per cent growth in January
The Canadian economy grew 0.6 per cent in January, the fastest growth rate in a year, while the economy likely expanded 0.4 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said Thursday. The rate was higher than forecasted by economists, who were expecting GDP…
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX founder, sentenced to 25 years in prison in crypto fraud case
Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced Thursday to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2022 collapse of FTX, which once was one of the world’s most popular platforms for trading digital currency. Bankman-Fried, 32, was convicted…
DeSantis and Disney settle lawsuit sparked by Florida governor’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law
Allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney reached a settlement agreement Wednesday in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor….
Canada is still backing the fossil fuel industry with billions, report finds
A new report says the federal government is providing billions of dollars in financial support for the fossil fuel industry, despite measures announced last year to limit certain types of subsidies for the oil and gas industry. The analysis, released…
Canada Goose is laying off 17 per cent of its global corporate staff
Luxury parka maker Canada Goose says it is laying off 17 per cent of its global corporate workforce. CEO Dani Reiss wrote in a LinkedIn note Tuesday that the job cuts are meant to put the company in a better position…
Canada’s need to improve productivity has reached emergency level, says Bank of Canada official
A senior Bank of Canada official says the need to improve productivity has reached an emergency level as the economy faces a future where inflation may be more of a threat than in the past few decades. In a speech,…
Discount retailer Giant Tiger says customer data was compromised in third-party breach
Discount retailer Giant Tiger says contact information for some of its customers was compromised in an “incident” linked to a third-party vendor it uses. Alison Scarlett, a spokesperson for the Ottawa-based discount retailer, said it would not name the vendor on…
Former Toronto mayor John Tory to rejoin Rogers Communications board of directors
Toronto Former Toronto mayor John Tory is set to rejoin the board of directors at Rogers Communications Inc. Tory listed among 14 proposed management nominees for company’s annual meeting The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 25, 2024 11:46 AM EDT…
Calgary startup aims to launch sustainable aviation fuel facilities on the Prairies
For anyone who has flown with United Airlines over the last year or so, you’ve likely seen the in-flight video promoting the company’s first Chief Trash Officer — Oscar the Grouch. It’s all part of a marketing campaign to promote…
Stellantis recalls 10,000 vehicles in Canada for airbag defects
Stellantis has recalled more than 10,000 Dodge and Chrysler sedans in Canada due to defective airbags. The company says an estimated 10,285 Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans between 2018 and 2021 have been recalled to replace their side airbag…
A collision, 2 months and $18K later, a couple worries their EV insurer will raise rates
After Benjamin Vassalle hit a deer during a nighttime drive in northern Ontario in January, he and his partner knew that repairing their damaged electric vehicle would come at a cost. Yet when their insurance company sent the car to an…
This layoff could have been an email. Is there a good way to lose your job as a remote worker?
Is there a good way to lay off a remote worker? Four years after remote work became the norm for a huge section of the labour force, it appears some companies are still struggling with the etiquette of letting someone go…
‘We should abandon the fantasy of phasing out oil and gas’: Saudi oil CEO
The head of the world’s largest energy company on Monday urged the world to accept the “hard realities” that oil and natural gas will be around for a long time to come and consumption of both sources of energy is likely…
The cars, the chargers or the customers? A look at what’s behind cooling EV sales growth
Several automakers are pulling back on plans to expand the amount of electric vehicles they produce in response to slowing sales that aren’t expected to hit previous forecasts. At the same time, more models are coming to market and overall sales…
Canadian apparel maker Gildan Activewear is up for sale
Canadian clothing maker Gildan Activewear said on Tuesday that its board has decided to put the company up for sale following a review by a special committee. The embattled Montreal-based company says it received a non-binding expression of interest from a potential purchaser that…
Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 2.8% in February, beating expectations for 2nd month in a row
Canada’s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.8 per cent in February, helped by slower growth in the cost of cellular services, groceries and internet access services, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Economists had largely expected the rate to rise to 3.1 per cent and undo…
Telecom execs insist wireless prices going down as MPs voice concern over costs
The chief executives of Canada’s three largest telecom companies stressed that phone and internet prices are coming down during an appearance before MPs on Monday, noting that increased data usage and high spectrum costs may be some reasons Canadians feel…
February home sales dipped 3.1% while prices stayed flat, CREA says
February home sales dipped 3.1 per cent while home prices stayed flat from the previous month, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). Home sales jumped 19.7 per cent from a year ago, according to CREA. The increase in part reflected weakness…
Women drive a lot of vehicle purchases. So why is there still nowhere to store a purse?
Cost of Living8:32Why don’t cars have purse holders? Women represent 50 per cent of the drivers on the road and are said to decide the majority of vehicle purchases. Yet when they get behind the wheel there is nowhere to…
How a Silicon Valley trend is impacting an $8B Canadian farm industry
In Frontier, Sask., a town of fewer than 400 people, the Honey Bee Manufacturing plant looms large at 120,000 square feet. The business, which makes headers and swathers, has grown from a two-man family operation to a manufacturer that employs…
Federal government reveals it ordered national security review of TikTok
The federal Liberals say they ordered a national security review of popular video app TikTok in September 2023 but did not disclose it publicly. “This is still an ongoing case. We can’t comment further because of the confidentiality provisions of the Investment…
Hidden cameras capture bank employees misleading customers, pushing products that help sales targets
Michelle Jeraline says she’s so stressed out by the pressure to sell customers products at TD Bank, it’s affected her health. The TD employee says she’s usually not acting in the best interest of her clients — she’s trying to…
CMHC says new home construction jumped 14% in February from previous month
The pace of new home construction climbed 14 per cent in February compared to the previous month, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. said on Friday, but the industry continues to struggle under cost pressures. The national housing agency says the seasonally…
McDonald’s hit by tech outage in several countries around the world
McDonald’s said on Friday a technology outage had disrupted operations at many of its outlets worldwide, including in Japan, the United Kingdom and Australia, but it ruled out the possibility of a cybersecurity incident. Many McDonald’s restaurants in Japan stopped taking…
Left with few options, major U.S. airlines are using Boeing’s safety crisis as leverage
Airline executives are frustrated with Boeing as its safety crisis has upended their business plans. But in a tight market for large aircraft supplied by two companies, they have little choice but do business with the U.S. plane maker. Despite…
Dollar Tree is closing nearly 1,000 U.S. stores a decade after ‘botched’ acquisition
Dollar Tree swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss and will close nearly 1,000 U.S. stores after slashing the value of a rival chain it acquired almost a decade ago. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 Family Dollar stores in the…
TikTok crackdown passes U.S. House: What to know about today’s vote
The U.S. Congress has moved a big step closer to a crackdown on a popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country. It involves a bill with major implications for the fast-growing site TikTok, renowned…
Scan your receipt to exit? Loblaw facing backlash as it tests receipt scanners at self-checkout
In an attempt to combat theft at its stores, Loblaw is testing receipt scanners at four of its locations, the grocery giant told CBC News. Customers who go through self-checkout must use the device to scan their receipt’s barcode — confirming…
Former Boeing employee who reportedly raised concerns about company found dead
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who had reportedly raised concerns about the company’s production issues, was found dead of an apparent suicide, according to authorities in South Carolina. Barnett had worked at Boeing for 32 years before leaving the…
U.S. inflation ticked up in February, driven by higher rent and gas prices
U.S. consumer prices increased solidly in February amid higher costs for gasoline and shelter, suggesting some stickiness in inflation that could delay an anticipated June interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. The consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.4 per…
Airbnb to ban hosts from using indoor security cameras in rental properties
Airbnb said Monday that it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month. The San Francisco-based online rental platform said it is seeking to “simplify” its security-camera…
Equality in the boardroom? Not any time soon, says Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Women are a minority in Canadian boardrooms and the “glacial” pace of progress means it could take decades to reach gender parity, according to a report released this week by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. “Our daughters, our granddaughters, would not…
2024 Just for Laughs comedy festival cancelled, company seeks creditor protection
The Montreal company that operates the Just for Laughs comedy festival has cancelled the 2024 edition of the event after filing a notice of intention to make a proposal to creditors — a formal process under Canada’s Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. …
Meta says Facebook, Instagram issues resolved after outage hits hundreds of thousands of users
Meta Platforms said it resolved issues with Facebook and Instagram on Tuesday afternoon following a global outage that hit the sister social media platforms, affecting hundreds of thousands of users. The disruptions started at about 10 a.m. ET, with many users saying on rival social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that they…
Equifax says mortgage-holders in B.C., Ontario, increasingly missed payments during Q4
Consumers in Ontario and British Columbia increasingly missed payments on mortgages and credit cards in the fourth quarter of 2023, Equifax Canada said. The fourth quarter saw a continuation of what’s been happening for a while now as the impacts…
Flair Airlines CEO looks to bid on Lynx planes after shutdown halts tentative merger
Flair Airlines chief executive Stephen Jones says he still hopes to add several Lynx Air planes to his fleet, even after their tentative merger fell through when Lynx shut down last month. In a phone interview, Jones said the Boeing…
It’s time to file your taxes. Here’s what's changed
If you’ve been working from home or saving up to buy your first property, here are some changes you should know.
Canada’s economy added 41,000 jobs in February
The Canadian economy added 41,000 jobs in February as employment gains continue to lag strong population growth in the country. The federal agency’s labour force survey released Friday says the unemployment rate rose to 5.8 per cent. Job gains were spread…
Finance deal struck help Indigenous communities build infrastructure
Today, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the First Nations Bank of Canada (FNBC) announced the signing of a $100-million deal to help Indigenous communities borrow money to build infrastructure. For decades, Indigenous leaders and business experts have said limited access…
Bank of Canada worries a rate cut now could overheat the spring housing market
The Bank of Canada is trying to thread a needle. It’s keeping rates higher for longer at least in part because it’s worried a rate cut now could undermine the last two years of pain and progress. “We don’t want…
Former Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech while secretly working with Chinese firms
A former software engineer at Google has been charged with stealing artificial intelligence technology from the company while secretly working with two companies based in China, the U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday. Linwei Ding, a Chinese national, was arrested in…
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 5% again
Business·Breaking The Bank of Canada has held its key interest rate at five per cent again, as economists had expected. Governor Tiff Macklem to hold news conference explaining rate decision at 10:30 ET Jenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted:…
Financial watchdog Fintrac hit by cyberattack, says classified systems not involved
Politics Canada’s financial intelligence agency says it has been hit by a cyberattack. Agency takes corporate systems offline to protect data The Canadian Press · Posted: Mar 05, 2024 2:50 PM EST | Last Updated: 7 hours ago Canada’s financial…
Twitter’s former CEO, CFO add to ‘staggering’ number of suits Musk, X face over nonpayment
Former senior executives of Twitter are suing Elon Musk and X Corp., saying they are entitled to a total of more than $128 million US in unpaid severance payments. Twitter’s former CEO Parag Agrawal, chief financial officer Ned Segal, chief legal…
Body Shop Canada to lay off 200 workers after parent company took its cash, court docs show
The Body Shop Canada Ltd. is seeking creditor protection and closing a third of its stores because its parent company stripped the Canadian arm of cash and pushed it into debt, according to court documents. An affidavit published through the…
Apple fined almost $2B by the EU in music streaming antitrust probe
The European Union levelled its first antitrust penalty against Apple on Monday, fining the U.S. tech giant nearly $2 billion US for breaking the bloc’s competition laws by unfairly favouring its own music streaming service over rivals. Apple muzzled app…
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Danielle Smith wants to save Alberta’s oil wealth, but history shows it’s a pledge that’s hard to deliver
After spending big in a pre-election budget 12 months ago, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is now pulling a 180-degree turn to focus on saving as the theme of Thursday’s budget, which was centred on penny-pinching and the need to stash…
Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman, saying startup abandoned its mission to serve humanity
Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit. The lawsuit filed late on Thursday in San Francisco…
First-time homebuyer incentive is discontinued, says federal housing agency
The first-time homebuyer incentive has been discontinued by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), the federal agency announced on Thursday. The deadline for new or resubmitted applications to the program is midnight ET on March 21, 2024, according to the…
Inflation’s down. So where are the interest rate cuts?
11 hours ago News Duration 4:14 After two years of aggressive interest rate hikes, inflation is seemingly back under control, causing many Canadians are starting to ask: Where’s the relief? CBC’s Peter Armstrong looks at whether the Bank of Canada…
The Body Shop Canada to close 33 stores, end online sales
The Body Shop Canada will close nearly a third of its stores and end online sales as it seeks creditor protection, the Canadian subsidiary of the U.K. beauty and cosmetics shop announced Friday. A court filing showed the company owes more than $3.3 million to…
Air Canada joins WestJet in hiking checked-bag fee. Could carry-on charges be next?
It comes as no surprise to some industry experts: Air Canada hiked its first checked-bag fee by $5 for economy-type fares this week, shortly after WestJet made the same move. “It’s a business,” said Karl Moore, an associate professor with…
Oprah Winfrey’s departure from WeightWatchers sends stock tumbling
Former talk show host Oprah Winfrey is leaving the WeightWatchers board of directors and donating millions of dollars in the weight management firm’s stock to charity, the company said Thursday, sending its stock tumbling in early trading. The exit of the media…
Cineplex has made nearly $40M from online ticket fees at heart of drip-pricing lawsuit
Cineplex Inc. has made almost $40 million from online booking fees, which are central to a competition bureau lawsuit against the Canadian cinema chain. An agreed statement of facts filed in the case before the Competition Tribunal shows Canada’s largest…
Trans Mountain’s latest cost estimate climbs 10%, regulatory filing shows
The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion now estimates the project’s costs will come in 10 per cent higher than its May 2023 estimate of $30.9 billion. That’s according to a regulatory filing Trans Mountain Corp. provided to the…
Earn a fixed salary? You might be working for free tomorrow
Rohith Krishnan was “bummed” when he found out he’s not getting paid for the extra day of work during leap years. Employers typically pay their salaried workers the same yearly amount, whether the calendar year has 365 or 366 days,…
A fluctuating Frosty? Wendy’s will test surge pricing at some U.S. locations in 2025
Craving a Frosty? Better get it on a slow day if you’re going to a Wendy’s that’ll be testing surge pricing in the U.S. The company recently announced the move for some locations as part of its new digital menus to be…
Alberta gives cold shoulder to wind and solar industry, as the rest of the world is clamouring for more
The Alberta government’s seven-month ban on new large-scale wind and solar power projects will end this week, but the province is unlikely to return to its previous status as a hotbed of investment. Alberta is known for its sunshine and strong…
Why drought on the Prairies is making your steak more expensive
Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn’t hesitate. “Prices are definitely going to go higher, no ifs, ands or…
Watch out for flying fees: WestJet hikes checked bag cost, Flair adds credit card fee
Here’s the good news: Airfares have declined in Canada. The bad news? You might wind up paying more in added fees. WestJet and several U.S. airlines recently hiked their checked bag charges. Discount carrier Flair Airlines has raised some other fees, and added a…
Canadian scallop quota valued at $200M sells to 3 Nova Scotia companies
In a blockbuster seafood deal, St. John’s-based Ocean Choice International (OCI) has sold its Canadian offshore scallop quota — worth an estimated $200 million — to three Nova Scotia companies. Ocean Choice held 16.77 per cent of the offshore scallop quota,…
Young female readers, #BookTok fuel spicy romantasy genre’s staggering sales figures
Day 65:22A romance bookstore owner explains the fairy-driven frenzy pushing romantasy books to record sales If you’ve been on TikTok or in a bookstore lately, you’ve probably noticed the buzz around the hashtag #romantasy, or of titles like House of…
As Lynx heads to the discount airline graveyard, what options do travellers have?
Less than two years after entering the market, Lynx Air is winding down operations, making the Calgary-based airline the latest in a long line of Canadian discount carriers that have failed to take off. The company — which rebranded from “Enerjet”…
Thanks to AI, and its head start making graphics cards, Nvidia’s value has already hit $2T
Technology giant Nvidia is hitting new heights thanks to demand for products connected to artificial intelligence, leading the chipmaker to a market value that this week approached that of the entire Canadian economy. The California-based company briefly hit $2 trillion US in overall value, or market…
Condiments are getting more competitive. Does yellow mustard still cut the mustard?
Did Subway discontinue yellow mustard in Canada? That’s the chatter online, as franchise owners on Reddit, customers on X and Facebook, and a notice sent out to parents of a school lunch program all allege the sandwich chain has stopped offering a beloved Canadian condiment. On Thursday, some parents of…
Lynx Air to cease operations Monday, obtains creditor protection
Lynx Air, a Calgary-based airline that launched less than two years ago with a promise to make air travel more affordable for Canadians, says it will cease operations on Monday. The news came as the low-cost airline announced it had sought and…
Vice Media to halt publishing to namesake site, cut ‘several hundred’ jobs in restructuring
The head of Vice Media Group has informed employees that the company will stop publishing content on Vice.com and will be cutting “several hundred” positions. A memo from Vice CEO Bruce Dixon, which was sent to staff on Thursday, explains that restructuring changes are…
Dollarama reaches $2.5M settlement in class-action suit over pricing
Dollarama customers who purchased products subject to an eco fee — such as batteries, electronics, light bulbs or toys with batteries — may be eligible to claim a gift card. The Montreal law firm of LPC Avocats Inc., announced Tuesday that the proposed national…
Shein, Temu and other e-commerce retailers are upending global air cargo industry
The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry, as they increasingly vie for limited air-cargo space to woo consumers with rapid delivery times, industry sources say. Shein, PDD Group’s…
Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 2.9% in January as gas prices fell
Canada’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.9 per cent in January, mostly due to a deceleration in the price of gas, Statistics Canada said Tuesday. Economists were expecting the rate to come in at 3.3 per cent. Gas prices fell four per…
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Renting? You probably report lower quality of life than homeowners
Renters are more likely to report a lower quality of life than homeowners, especially in Vancouver and Toronto, according to survey results over the last few years from Statistics Canada. In 2021 and 2022, renters were over 15 percentage points more likely to…
$350B in pandemic savings was supposed to give the economy a huge boost. It still hasn’t happened
After the pandemic hit in 2020, some business owners and households were hard hit financially as a result of lockdown measures. But at the same time, many Canadians saw their bank accounts grow because of their reduced spending. Those savings…
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The 2024 tax season kicks off Monday. Here’s what you need to know
Canadians can begin filing their income tax returns online as of Monday, with several changes in store for the 2024 tax filing season. Those filing by paper should have received their income tax package in the mail by now, according…
Many Canadians are fed up with shrinkflation. So what’s being done about it?
PepperBrooks was getting ready to wash her dishes when she noticed something didn’t add up. The new bottle of Dawn Platinum she’d bought contained 431 millilitres of dish soap, 10 per cent less than an older bottle of the same…
New home construction in January was down 10% from December, says CMHC
New home construction in Canada fell by 10 per cent in January compared to December, as fewer multi-unit urban homes, such as townhouses, were built, according to the country’s national housing agency. The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation said Thursday…
OpenAI unveils Sora, a tool that uses AI to generate videos from written prompts
The maker of ChatGPT on Thursday unveiled its next leap into generative artificial intelligence with a tool that instantly makes short videos in response to written commands. San Francisco-based OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, called Sora, isn’t the first of its…
Ontario electronics retailer Factory Direct to liquidate stores
Toronto Court documents show the discount electronics and home goods retailer wanted to close its 14 stores in the province because it has found the business is “no longer viable.” Discount retailer says business is ‘no longer viable’ The Canadian…
Thieves stole $1,000 in Optimum points from this woman. Here’s how to safeguard your points
Cost of Living4:46Points taken When April Canavan’s inbox was suddenly flooded with emails in December, she knew something had gone wrong. The Vancouver woman found herself subscribed to mailing lists she’d never signed up for, along with emails saying she’d just…
A wedding party had their suitcases ransacked. They want Sunwing to take responsibility
Lisa and Dave Parsons were in Jamaica for their son’s destination wedding, a week-long dream vacation that was picture perfect — until they unpacked their bags. Travelling with 40 wedding guests from Ocho Rios, Jamaica to Lindsay, Ont., on Monday,…
WestJet CEO apologizes for accessibility failures
WestJet chief executive officer Alexis von Hoensbroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline failed to accommodate people living with disabilities, saying he hopes to improve travel accessibility. “To our guests who didn’t have a good travel experience with us, we are sincerely sorry,…
Air Canada found liable for chatbot’s bad advice on plane tickets
Air Canada has been ordered to pay compensation to a grieving grandchild who claimed they were misled into purchasing full-price flight tickets by an ill-informed chatbot. In an argument that appeared to flabbergast a small claims adjudicator in British Columbia,…
Rent hits another record high in January as average asking price reaches $2,196
The average asking price for rent in Canada reached $2,196 in January, a 10 per cent increase from this time last year — marking another record high amid a deepening rental crisis. According to data released Wednesday by Rentals.ca and market research firm Urbanation, the average asking…
Toronto ride-share, food delivery drivers strike, calling for more fair pay, better work conditions
Dozens of ride-share and food delivery drivers in Toronto staged a strike Wednesday, calling for more fair pay and better treatment after a recent report found that what some drivers make falls well below Ontario’s minimum wage. In a joint…
Lululemon marketing complaint could be a test of Canada’s greenwashing laws, expert says
A Vancouver non-profit is calling on Canada’s competition regulator to launch a greenwashing investigation into Lululemon — saying the athleisure brand is misleading consumers about its environmental practices. The complaint, which was filed by the organization Stand.earth last Thursday, says Lululemon’s Be Planet sustainability campaign…
U.S. inflation up 0.3% in January, Fed still expected to cut interest rates this year
U.S. consumer prices increased more than expected in January amid rises in the costs of shelter and health care, but it likely won’t change expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in the first half of 2024. The…
Colorado fines Suncor $10.5 million US for air pollution violations
The state of Colorado is fining Suncor Energy Inc. $10.5 million US for air pollution violations. In a news release, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says the fine concerning Suncor’s Commerce City refinery is for violations from…
Bell Media planning cuts to CTV, BNN Bloomberg following BCE layoffs, sale of 45 radio stations
Bell Media is ending multiple television newscasts and making other programming cuts after its parent company announced widespread layoffs and the sale of 45 of its 103 regional radio stations. News stations such as CTV and BNN Bloomberg would be…
A court battle between the CRA and the Toronto Maple Leafs captain could be pivotal for other pro athletes
Toronto Maple Leafs captain John Tavares is taking the Canada Revenue Agency to court over an $8-million tax bill in a case experts say could be pivotal for some pro athletes, perhaps affecting with which teams they sign. The NHL star has filed…
Mike Holmes responds to CBC News story on demolished ‘Holmes Approved Homes’
For the first time, Mike Holmes has spoken publicly about a lawsuit that alleges houses in a “Holmes Approved Homes” development in Meaford, Ont., were built with defects. The celebrity contractor and popular TV host posted a statement on his…
Canada’s economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment declines to 5.7%
The Canadian economy added 37,000 jobs in January as unemployment fell slightly to 5.7 per cent, the first decline since December 2022, according to a Friday report from Statistics Canada. After three consecutive months of little change in the jobs rate,…
Uber Eats peanut butter gaffe shows how a Super Bowl ad can go awry
Uber Eats will apparently remove a scene from its Super Bowl ad that depicts a man having an allergic reaction to peanut butter, following backlash from some consumers and food allergy advocates — a sticky situation that brand experts say could have been…
Canadians are signing up for apprenticeships again
As a high school student strong in math and science, Amy Spiers took what seemed like the natural next step after graduation and earned a degree in geomatics engineering. But after 12 years in the industry, Spiers craved something more…
Competition Bureau investigating restrictive real estate clauses in Canadian grocery sector
Business The Competition Bureau says it’s investigating the use of property clauses, which limit how real estate can be used by competitors, in the Canadian grocery sector. Watchdog says clauses make it harder for new supermarkets to open The Canadian…
Should manufacturers do more to stop vehicle theft? Updated rules could force them
Samantha Sannella loves Jeeps — she’s had four in the last eight years — and she knows that thieves covet them, too. In fact, one Jeep disappeared from in front of her Toronto home. “My previous jeep — which I love,…
Balmy temperates, robust production sink natural gas prices
Cheap natural gas prices are providing some welcome relief on utility bills as Canadians heat their homes this winter, and prices are expected to remain low for much of this year. For the natural gas industry in Western Canada, it’s…
Bank of Canada says housing affordability is about boosting supply, not lowering interest rates
Canada’s real estate market is notoriously unhinged. Home prices are up more than 35 per cent in just four years. Mortgage interest costs are up 30.9 per cent year over year. And rental prices are continually hitting record highs. As inflation comes…
Boeing needs ‘heightened level of oversight,’ says top U.S. aviation regulator
The new chief of the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said his agency is midway through a six-week audit of manufacturing at Boeing, but he already knows that changes must be made in how the government oversees the aircraft manufacturer….
Rent prices soared in 2023 as Canada saw lowest vacancy rate on record
Rent prices in Canada soared last year as supply struggled to keep up with demand, leading to the lowest national vacancy rate on record since the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. began tracking that data in 1988. The federal housing…
Government extends ban on foreign buying of Canadian housing
The federal government is extending its ban on foreign home purchasing in Canada, Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced in a release Sunday. The rule, which was first announced in 2022, will now be extended until the beginning of 2027. It bans…
No snow, no problem: Ski resorts push season passes over pay-as-you-go tickets to secure sales
For many skiers, the days of strolling up to the hill and buying a lift ticket are winding down, as the industry tries to hedge its bets against crummy snow conditions by locking in sales weeks or even months ahead…
Consumers look to Value Village for a bargain. Many are finding ‘ridiculous’ markups
While browsing the goods at a Value Village store in Toronto, Evan Boyce spotted something he didn’t expect: A used vase for sale with a Value Village price tag of $8.99. Then he realized the original price tag was still…
Trans Mountain mulling how to remove ‘obstruction’ causing newest construction delay
The company building the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion is still working to find a solution for its latest unexpected construction challenge in B.C. Crown corporation Trans Mountain Corp. is currently removing the section of pipe it had been attempting to…
Real estate receiverships on the rise in Canada as projects stall
From one of Canada’s tallest condo towers to bare tracts of land, residential development projects across the country are increasingly being pushed into receivership. Elevated interest rates, construction costs and delays, and a slower real estate market are all contributing…
Hike to U.S. softwood lumber duties ‘entirely unwarranted,’ trade minister says
The federal government has lashed out at the U.S. Commerce Department over plans to raise duties on Canadian softwood lumber. International Trade Minister Mary Ng says the U.S. has signalled it intends to raise duties to 13.86 per cent, up from 8.05 per cent. Ng calls the move disappointing and entirely…
Business insolvencies shot up by more than 41% last year, as pandemic debts mount
Business insolvencies jumped by more than 41 per cent in 2023, according to data released Friday by Canada’s top financial regulator. The report from the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy showed that the total number of insolvencies — meaning those filed…
Commercials may be here to stay on streamers like Amazon unless you open your wallet
Ad-free entertainment used to be one of the big selling points of streaming services, but as more services including Amazon’s Prime Video add commercials, experts say the glory days of advertisement-free video content are gone. That is, unless you open…
High interest rates aren’t to blame for housing crisis, Bank of Canada governor says
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says the central bank can’t solve the housing crisis with interest rates because the root cause is a supply shortage. Macklem faced multiple questions on housing affordability during an appearance before the finance committee on…
Canada’s Greener Homes program is ending. Thousands of layoffs could follow
As the federal government’s popular Canada Greener Homes grant program comes to a close, the energy audit industry could crumble with businesses across the country warning of mass layoffs in the months ahead. The federal government has signalled the end…
The Manulife-Loblaw deal: How it will impact you and other questions, answered
Manulife has announced that its coverage of 260 specialty prescription drugs will apply only at Loblaw-owned pharmacies, a deal that was first reported by The Canadian Press on Tuesday. Experts who spoke with CBC News said the deal could hurt independent…
B.C. Supreme Court considers $14.4 million iPhone class action settlement
A judge in British Columbia will decide next month whether to approve a multimillion-dollar settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Apple for allegedly slowing down older model iPhones with its software updates. Lawyers for the company and class members in…
Calgary-based Enbridge to cut 650 jobs in effort to shrink costs
North American energy pipeline operator Enbridge said on Tuesday it will cut its workforce by 650 jobs in a bid to cut costs. The company said the cuts will begin in February and be completed by March 1. It will…
‘Desperation borrowing’ due to low incomes fuels payday-style lenders: debt counsellor
Cost of Living9:05Why instalment loans are the riskiest bet in finance Jolene Chateauneuf was just trying to avoid getting evicted. It was 2021, and she was short $1,500 for the rent on her apartment in Princeton, B.C., where she was…
Toyota warns 7,300 Canadians to stop driving, get immediate repairs
Toyota Motor Corp. is urging owners of certain older vehicle models to stop driving and get immediate repairs because an airbag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists. The Japanese automaker said the “Do not drive” advisory covers some 2003-04…
Mike ‘Holmes Approved Homes’ demolished due to alleged defects
A bulldozer tears through a modern house in Meaford, Ont., a picturesque community on Georgian Bay. Occupied for just two years, the home’s once soaring ceilings, large windows and backyard patio are now just a heap of crushed glass and…
Ikea slashes prices on Billy, Svartpoppel and more — despite shipping problems in Red Sea
As many retailers face inflation and raise prices, Ikea says it’s doing the opposite even as shipping difficulties ramp up in the Red Sea. The store, known for assemble-it-yourself desks and chairs, is dropping the prices on some popular products, in what experts say is an…
U.S. government among those concerned about Quebec’s new French-language sign rules
The Quebec provincial government “grossly underestimated” how much it will cost for businesses to adhere to new French-language law requirements for storefront signage, according to a Montreal legal expert. The new regulations have even caught the attention of the U.S. government. …
Same car, same charge, different prices? EV drivers face inconsistent, unreliable charging network
The federal government has said expanding the electric vehicle charging network is key to meeting the country’s climate goals, but an investigation by CBC’s Marketplace has exposed a wide range in pricing as well as inconsistencies in performance and reliability…
Canadian energy producers dismayed by Biden’s move to pause U.S. LNG approvals
Canada’s energy industry is reacting with dismay to U.S. President Joe Biden’s move to pause approvals of new liquefied natural gas export terminals in that country. The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers said it sees LNG as a lower-emission source…
Rogers Sugar announces tentative deal in Vancouver refinery strike
Rogers Sugars has announced a tentative agreement with the union representing 140 striking workers at its Vancouver refinery, according to a Friday statement from the company. No details of the tentative deal have been released. A ratification vote is expected…
A new gold rush? The search for the natural hydrogen motherlode is coming to Canada
After helping to discover the world’s first deposit of natural hydrogen in West Africa, which kick-started a search for the buried gas around the world, Denis Brière hopes his next breakthrough will be in Canada. Brière is a petrophysicist and vice-president of Calgary-based…
U.K. walks away from trade talks with Canada
British negotiators walked away from trade talks with Canada Thursday — a dramatic development that taps the brakes on a bilateral trade deal between the two Commonwealth nations that has been years in the making. A major sticking point between the…
Interest rate cuts are coming, but the Bank of Canada won’t say when
Weary Canadian households, clobbered by nearly two years of rising prices and skyrocketing interest rates, will have to wait a little longer for relief on their borrowing costs. The Bank of Canada left its key overnight lending rate unchanged at…
Netflix reports the money is rolling in — and so are advertisements for Canadian subscribers
Netflix told investors it has added millions of new customers and has lots of room to grow its revenue — with part of that growth coming from the planned elimination of the cheapest, ad-free plan available to Canadians. According to fourth quarter…
Canada Post is selling pieces of itself to save money — the experts say that won’t be enough
Canada Post is selling off its IT and logistics departments, a move business experts say is an essential first step in saving a Crown corporation that lost more than half a billion dollars in 2022. “Canada Post is disappearing before our eyes,” said…
Netflix slams into live events with $6.7B wrestling takeover of WWE’s Raw
Netflix took a big step into live events on Tuesday with a more than $6.7 billion ($5 billion US) deal that would make it the exclusive home of World Wrestling Entertainment’s Raw from January 2025 onward. The 10-year partnership will put Raw on the streaming platform…
How green are those Stanley tumblers that everyone wants thanks to TikTok?
A gigantic tumbler that purportedly keeps drinks cold even if it’s left in your burning car is the stainless steel status symbol of the moment. The 40 oz. Stanley Quencher H2.0 Flowstate tumbler (that’s 1.18 litres for us metric system…
Buses halted in Metro Vancouver as transit workers go on strike
Buses will not run Monday in Metro Vancouver after more than 180 workers represented by CUPE Local 4500 walked off the job. The job action, which began at 3 a.m. PT, comes three weeks after the workers began refusing overtime. The union…
These robots could make your next fast food meal
Flippy is making burgers, Chippy is cooking french fries, and Remy is serving up salads. Customers may not even notice them, but robots are becoming more common behind the counter at fast food kitchens. At Food Republic, a quick-service joint…
Vacationers searching for answers after finding chewed mattress, missing toilet seats at resort
A relaxing vacation in Cuba was what Jeff Phelps thought he was signing up for when he booked a 20th wedding anniversary trip with Sunwing. That’s not what they got when they arrived at the Grand Memories Varadero, listed as a 4.5-star…
Deficit or surplus? Alberta budget on ‘knife’s edge’ amid sluggish oil prices
Slumping oil prices are bringing some relief for drivers filling up their gas tanks this winter, but they’re also delivering a financial hit to some provinces as they prepare their next budgets — notably Alberta. Oil prices have fallen by…
How technology is helping municipalities crack down on illegal short-term rentals
During what Orest Katolyk calls the “wild west” of short-term rentals — the time before regulations were put in place — bylaw officers in London, Ont., would have to rent properties listed on websites like Airbnb to check for infractions. “We actually rented a shed…
Mass layoffs at Sports Illustrated cast doubt on future of storied magazine
First published in 1954, Sports Illustrated could be characterized as a part of sports history. But word of mass layoffs at the magazine on Friday had employees and observers worried for its future. The planned cuts at Sports Illustrated include possibly all…
More upheaval for global shipping as Panama Canal cuts traffic due to drought
With shipping companies already dealing with disruptions in the Red Sea due to attacks on ships, word comes that another important trade route is being forced to curtail traffic. A severe drought that began last year has forced authorities to slash…
Edmonton man and his cryptocurrency company sanctioned for breaching Alberta securities laws
An Edmonton man who admitted to breaching Alberta securities laws by illegally distributing securities to investors and acting as an unregistered dealer has been ordered to pay a $40,000 penalty and stop trading and buying securities or derivatives. In a…
Uniqlo sues Shein over alleged copy of its popular ‘Mary Poppins bag’
Uniqlo Co. has sued rival retailer Shein over a small shoulder bag the Japanese retailer said was an inferior and unlawful copy of its hit product touted as the “Mary Poppins bag.” The lawsuit demanded Shein stop selling its product that…
Oil and gas sector CEO compensation jumps double-digits amid surging profits
CEO pay in the oil and gas sector has soared with the industry’s post-pandemic resurgence and will likely increase even more with the completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion this year, a new report projects. The report released Wednesday…
Businesses need to pay CEBA loans or lose free money — because the deadline isn’t changing
Some businesses in Canada who took out a CEBA loan may be hoping in vain for a last-minute reprieve and one more chance at free money from the federal government, but others involved say it’s time to move past trying…
Alberta oil output hits new record as producers ramp up for Trans Mountain completion
Alberta oil production hit an all-time record in November, as oilsands companies ramped up output to prepare for the imminent completion of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The Alberta Energy Regulator says crude oil production in the province rose by…
Gasoline prices help drive inflation up to 3.4%
Canada’s annual inflation rate jumped to 3.4 per cent in December, according to data released by Statistics Canada on Tuesday. That’s after both October and November saw inflation hold steady at 3.1 per cent compared to the previous year. StatsCan said that the price…
Loblaws will no longer offer 50% discount on expiring food products
If you’ve been trying to save money on your grocery bill by waiting until food is marked down to 50 per cent, get ready for some sticker shock on your next visit to a Loblaw-owned grocery store. According to an…
Mortgage holders say they can make higher payments as Canadians cut spending: survey
A Bank of Canada survey finds Canadians are increasingly cutting back on spending while mortgage holders remain confident they can keep up with higher payments when their loans renew. The central bank released its fourth-quarter consumer expectations and business outlook…
I was on track to be an engineer. But I followed my cowgirl dream and it changed my idea of success
This First Person column is the experience of Grace Stelmachowicz, who lives in Squamish, B.C. For more information about CBC’s First Person stories, please see the FAQ. Growing up, I was taught that there is a clear pathway to success:…
From corny jokes to job applications, ChatGPT’s new store is selling specialized AI software
Prominent artificial intelligence company OpenAI has launched a new way for developers to sell and distribute their own, custom versions of AI software through an online store, with industry participants and watchdogs saying it could change how businesses and consumers use…
WestJet says extreme cold causing ‘significant’ operational impacts across Prairies
WestJet says it is facing “significant operational impacts” due to the extremely cold weather in the Prairies and parts of B.C. Saturday morning, temperatures rendered de-icing fluid ineffective in Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Kelowna, Kamloops, Fort McMurray, Prince George, Grande…
Quebec tightening French-language requirements for storefronts, labels
Quebec business owners have about a year and a half to ensure all signs on businesses, aside from the company name, must be predominately in French. Also, loopholes are being closed to ensure all products sold in Quebec have descriptions in…
Climate change behind ferry disruptions and shipping delays, Marine Atlantic says
Unusually choppy waters off the west coast of Newfoundland mean the island’s only transport truck ferry service has been seeing an onslaught of delays. And those repeated delays, says Marine Atlantic spokesperson Darrell Mercer, mean trucks carrying food, clothing and…
Elevate Your Spiritual Experience With Silver Pooja Items
Spiritual Experience With Silver Pooja Items The pooja room is the holiest space in every home, and silver has been a central part of this tradition. With its inherent beauty, purity, rarity and everlasting allure, silver has been a precious…
We swabbed GoodLife, Planet Fitness and Anytime Fitness locations to find the germiest piece of equipment
Sweat, heavy breathing, warm temperatures and lots of people — the gym is the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive in, which is why wiping equipment down is a normal part of gym etiquette. But does a quick wipe really…
$30M lawsuit over plane payments ‘premature at best,’ top Flair Airlines investor says
A key Flair Airlines investor says a $30-million lawsuit filed against it by plane-leasing firms over claims of missed payments is “premature at best.” Miami-based 777 Partners, which owns one-quarter of Flair, confirmed that three lessors of aircraft that were…
Canada joins international deal to make document certification faster, cheaper
Canadians who need to certify documents for use abroad should find the process faster — and cheaper — starting today, now that Canada has joined the largest international convention for verifying documents. The 1961 Apostille Convention streamlines the process for certifying documents…
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds get approval from U.S. SEC
After a head-spinning and bizarre chain of events, U.S. financial regulators have formally approved new bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The move is being heralded as a landmark moment in the history of cryptocurrency and its acceptance into mainstream financial markets. In its…
Hundreds of workers lose jobs at Amazon Prime Video, MGM Studios and Twitch
Online shopping giant Amazon is eliminating hundreds of positions across its video production and distribution divisions, as the company announced layoffs at Amazon Prime Video, its MGM Studios division and livestreaming subsidiary Twitch. The latest cuts come as the company has…
U.S. SEC has not approved bitcoin ETFs, says social media account was compromised
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said Tuesday afternoon that a social media post saying it had approved a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) was false and its account had been compromised. A post on X, formerly known as Twitter, said that…
Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices
Even as the minister responsible admitted there aren’t enough competitive options for mobile service in Canada, another federal official said consumers can and should search for other service providers when faced with price increases. That message — from Innovation, Science and Economic…
Which is Better for Female in Gas Or Oil Heating?
Female in Gas Or Oil Heating There are now more women working in the construction trades than ever before, with 18,000 more female engineers joining their male counterparts since 2009. However, when it comes to gas heating, there’s a lot…
Unemployment rate held steady last month, StatsCan says
Statistics Canada says the total number of jobs in December was virtually unchanged for the month as the unemployment rate held steady at 5.8 per cent. The agency says the economy added a total of 100 jobs for the final month of the…
Lululemon founder faces backlash for blasting company’s diversity, inclusion efforts
Lululemon’s controversial founder Chip Wilson is again facing criticism for his latest remarks regarding the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts. In a recent article by Forbes, Wilson objected to the company’s use of models with a range of body types, whom he…
Telecom services still too expensive, industry minister says
Canadians are still paying too much for telecom services, the industry minister said Thursday, one day after Rogers Communications said it was raising the cost of some of its wireless phone plans. Rogers said Wednesday it would hike the cost of some…
‘Challenging’ market prompts Stellantis to re-evaluate auto show participation
Chrysler parent company Stellantis says future participation in North American auto shows will be looked at on a “case-by-case basis” amid headwinds in the auto market. “With a focus on preserving business fundamentals to mitigate the impact of a challenging automotive…