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Canadian and international business news relevant to local business leaders here in Ottawa. Includes stories related to inflation, interest rates, employment, major government announcements and more.

Starbucks eliminating plastic straws from all locations

Vancouver Starbucks locations will be the first in Canada to serve drinks without plastic straws as it...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

Convenience store catch-up Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. releases fourth-quarter and year-end results after markets close on Monday. The Laval,...

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...

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...

Five Canadian business stories to watch this week

One, two, three, four, I declare a trade war Canada's $16.6-billion worth of retaliatory tariffs take effect Sunday...

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...

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...

Canadians believe foreign buyers are inflating real estate prices

Foreign buyers might make up a small sliver of Canada's biggest real estate markets, but homebuyers in...

Feds finalizing retaliation to Trump tariffs

Finance ministers from across the country weighed the consequences this week of Canada's intensifying trade dispute with...

World Cup and Winter Olympics? 2026 would be a historic sports year for Canada

World Cup matches and an Olympic Games would put Canada front and centre in the sports world...
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