Canada & World

Op-ed: Meta has crossed a line by banning news – how OBJ suggests that you respond

"I’ve got a lot to say about this, some of which might be surprising, some of which might be illuminating. Buckle up," writes OBJ publisher Michael Curran on recent announcement from Meta.

All news in Canada will be removed from Facebook, Instagram within weeks: Meta

Discovering news articles and videos on Facebook and Instagram will soon become a relic of the past, as Meta announced it is officially ending news availability in Canada.

Economy grew in May despite wildfire effects, looks to have slowed in June: StatCan

The economy grew by 0.3 per cent in May despite pressure from wildfire-hit oil and gas, per Stats Can, but seemed to slow in June.

Canadian venture capital funding bounces back in Q2 but first half lags behind 2022

CPE Analytics says Canadian venture capital funding rose in Q2, but funding levels are still well off what they were for the first six months of 2022.

Montreal’s new, for-profit light-rail system: national model or cautionary tale?

Unlike other major transit projects in Canada, Montreal's light-rail train opened quickly, and the government didn't get in the way.

Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada

The Toronto-based, luxury apparel company announced Thursday that it is bringing Generations, a platform allowing consumers to shop for and trade in pre-loved pieces from the brand, to Canada.

BoC mindful of not overdoing interest rate hikes, summary of deliberations reveals

The Bank of Canada says it's trying to not raise interest rates more than it has to, as members of the governing council are mindful of the risks associated with raising rates too much.

Canadian Chamber of Commerce joins calls for extension of CEBA repayment deadline

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and a coalition of industry associations have joined calls to extend the deadline for small businesses to repay pandemic loans received through the CEBA program.

Canadian movie theatres brace for film release slowdown as Hollywood strikes continue

Canadian movie theatre owners say they're nervously watching for developments in dual Hollywood strikes and plan to show more classics, cult favourites and live events if the labour disruptions stretch on.

Canada’s inflation rate tumbles to 2.8% in June even as grocery prices remain high

Statistics Canada says Canada's inflation rate tumbled to 2.8 per cent in June, putting it within the Bank of Canada's target range for the first time in more than two years.

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