From condoms to caskets: Merchandise marks Canada’s 150th birthday
It’s been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn’t know it from the variety of merchandise, big and small, being
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Climate confab: Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna has a busy week ahead. On Monday, she will be in Montreal alongside her Quebec counterpart to announce
Update: BlackBerry shares fall despite Q1 profit; revenue lower than analysts expected
BlackBerry CEO John Chen defended his plan to grow the software business as its shares tumbled Friday after reporting revenue that fell short of expectations.
New cryptocurrencies gain momentum
The success of bitcoin has spurred the launch of hundreds of copycat digital payment systems looking to cash in on the popularity of the cryptocurrency.
Subsidizing electric cars is inefficient and costly, report says
Provincial subsidies to encourage the use of electric vehicles are the most expensive, least effective way to help cut greenhouse gas emissions, the Montreal Economic
Retailer The Source revamps stores to avoid becoming ‘walking dead’ in consumer tech
The Source is staging a transformation to turn its stores into electronics playgrounds in an effort to boost sales as the consumer technology industry faces
Sears Canada shares plunge on report that it’s preparing to seek court protection
Sears Canada’s stock plunged more than 20 per cent Wednesday following a report that it’s preparing to seek court protection from creditors. The shares (TSX:SCC)
Uber CEO Kalanick resigns under investor pressure
Travis Kalanick, the combative and embattled CEO of ride-hailing giant Uber, has resigned under pressure from investors at a pivotal time for the company. Uber’s
Feds stick with July 2018 deadline to legalize pot despite provincial worries
The Trudeau government is sticking with its deadline to legalize recreational marijuana by July 2018, despite provincial fears that there’s not enough time to address
Tim Hortons franchisee seeking class action lawsuit against parent company RBI
A Tim Hortons franchisee is seeking a class-action lawsuit against parent company Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR), alleging it improperly used money from a national advertising
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