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Loblaw to roll out 'tariff' symbols on products seeing higher prices due to trade war

Loblaw to roll out 'tariff' symbols on products seeing higher prices due to trade war

As grocers increasingly highlight Canadian products amid a trade war with the U.S., Loblaw is rolling out new symbols alongside prices that include an indication that a product's price has been affected by retaliatory tariffs.
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Hudson's Bay looking at closing half its stores amid restructuring: source

Hudson's Bay looking at closing half its stores amid restructuring: source

TORONTO — The restructuring process Hudson's Bay kicked off Friday will likely see Canada's oldest company shrink as it works to stay alive.
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RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid 'growth strategy'

RBC cuts undisclosed number of staff amid 'growth strategy'

TORONTO — RBC says it has laid off some employees as part of its "growth strategy.
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7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advance acquisition talks with divestment exploration

7-Eleven, Couche-Tard advance acquisition talks with divestment exploration

The parent company of 7-Eleven appears to be warming to a possible sale to Quebec-based convenience store owner Alimentation Couche-Tard. In a letter to shareholders, a special committee convened by Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd.
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'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic

'How did we survive?' What Canadians recall — and don't — about the COVID-19 pandemic

TORONTO — There had been warning signs for months. There were the reports of dangerous flu-like symptoms in Asia. News of the lockdown that kept tens of millions of people inside their homes in China.
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Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

Out of office: COVID normalized remote work, but is it really here to stay?

When the World Health Organization declared a pandemic on March 11, 2020, companies across Canada scrambled to shift their employees to home setups.
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'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

'Very difficult position': Bank of Canada expected to cut rate amid trade uncertainty

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada's interest rate announcement arrives on Wednesday in a cloud of uncertainty thanks to a shifting trade war with the United States.
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From Fort Smith to global finance and back, Carney's not your usual politician

From Fort Smith to global finance and back, Carney's not your usual politician

OTTAWA — Even when Mark Carney was still in high school, his friends bugged him about whether he would become prime minister one day. His answer was one fit for a future politician: to never confirm nor deny.
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First Nation on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

First Nation on Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­Island alarmed over fish farm firm's ship that hit a rock

The Transportation Safety Board says it was "made aware of the incident" and it is still gathering information on what happened.
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With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill

With U.S. threats of making Canada the 51st state, hundreds rally on Parliament Hill

OTTAWA — Hundreds of people gathered on Parliament Hill Sunday for the "Elbows up, Canada" rally as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens economywide tariffs and making the country into the 51st state.
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