Central bank hikes rate, says tariffs already in place to have modest impact
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate Wednesday in an economy that it predicts will remain resilient even as it faces an even
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Starbucks eliminating plastic straws from all locations
Vancouver Starbucks locations will be the first in Canada to serve drinks without plastic straws as it works to eliminate the product from all its
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Convenience store catch-up Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close on Monday. The Laval, Que., -based operator of convenience stores recently
Canopy Growth launches Latin America subsidiary, acquires Colombian firm
Ottawa-area pot producer Canopy Growth Corp. (TSX:WEED)(NYSE:CGC) has launched a Latin American subsidiary and acquired a Colombian medical marijuana company. The Smiths Falls-based company says
Cirque du Soleil acquires Minnesota-based company as part of expansion drive
The Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has announced the acquisition of a Minnesota-based company that produces theatrical shows, exhibits, cruise ship activities and outdoor events.
Whisky vs. bourbon: Canadian distillers wary of a cross border tariff showdown
The federal government’s new 10-per-cent tariff on American whiskey could force bourbon aficionados to shell out more for a drink, prompting some to switch to
Scorching heat wave keeps Canada Day crowd numbers low on Parliament Hill
A scorching heat wave has kept crowds on Parliament Hill smaller than usual for Canada Day festivities in the nation’s capital. Paramedics in Ottawa were
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One, two, three, four, I declare a trade war Canada’s $16.6-billion worth of retaliatory tariffs take effect Sunday on dozens of U.S. products – from
From ketchup to toilet paper: Canada launching $16.6B retaliatory tariff broadside
When Sen. Patrick Toomey looks at the future of the ketchup market in his home state of Pennsylvania, he sees real blood on the floor.
Corus aims for ‘fewer, better’ TV channels, new tech to counter internet giants
Consumers will see “fewer, better” specialty TV channels and more targeted advertising from Corus Entertainment, company executives said this week as they explained their plan
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