
Canadian banks, bellwethers of pandemic recovery, to reveal key statistics this week
Canadian bank leaders will likely give analysts insight on how the economy is recovering in different sectors, such as mortgage borrowing, credit card spending and

Canadian banks, bellwethers of pandemic recovery, to reveal key statistics this week
Canadian bank leaders will likely give analysts insight on how the economy is recovering in different sectors, such as mortgage borrowing, credit card spending and

Ottawa, Kingston hairdressers apply lessons from 2020 rollercoaster ride to manage reopening rush
Some salons are looking to hire extra help to keep up with the hundreds of bookings that have piled up since January.

Ottawa’s inflation rate accelerates to 1.8%
The longer price weaknesses prevail across the country, the longer interest rates are likely to stay low

Shopify to focus on fulfilment, international merchants after US$124M Q4 profit
Ottawa-based e-commerce firm’s revenue totalled US$977.7 million, up from US$505.2 million in the last quarter of 2019.

Hexo to acquire Zenabis in $235M deal, gain European pot market foothold
The companies believe the deal will help Ottawa-based cannabis producer access the European medical cannabis market through Zenabis’ partnerships.

Canopy Growth reports $829.3M Q3 loss, expects to reach profitability next year
The loss amounted to $2.43 per diluted share for the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared with a loss of $109.6 million or 26 cents per

Second Cup Coffee Co. to be sold to Big Rig owner Foodtastic
Mississauga-based Aegis Brands didn’t disclose Second Cup’s sale price but said it includes $14 million in cash, plus a post-closing earn-out.

Parliamentary hearings over Zoom an ongoing headache for Ottawa translators
A growing number of freelance interpreters are taking time off from work.

Worldwide virtual prayer rally to be held for Rabbi Reuven Bulka after cancer diagnosis
‘Canada’s rabbi’ co-founded Kindness Week in Ottawa and spearheaded many events aimed at promoting tolerance and understanding among people of different faiths.

Update: Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk says now is not the time for his in-person fan plan
‘Most people would agree cramming 6,000 people into one confined space is not a good idea at this time,’ mayor says.
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