Shopping on Sundays was illegal until this Calgary drug mart fought a $40 fine to...
Nearly 40 years ago, Calgary’s Big M Drug Mart challenged the Lord’s Day Act, sparking a Supreme Court case that redefined religious freedom and paved the way for Sunday shopping in Canada.
Nordic spas booming amid ‘unlimited’ consumer appetite for wellness
A Canadian trend that started in Quebec has since spread east and west, with a growing number of spas planned and opening.
How one Canadian is trying to keep a fast-growing social media platform troll-free
Canadian Aaron Rodericks is head of trust and safety for Bluesky Social. Can he keep the rapidly growing social media platform free of trolls and misinformation, and stop foreign actors from using Bluesky to try to interfere in Canada’s next...
Streamers like Netflix, Disney Plus get court reprieve from paying for Canadian content
In June, the CRTC said foreign streamers like Netflix and Disney Plus must contribute five per cent of their annual Canadian revenues to a fund devoted to producing Canadian content — a decision the companies are challenging in Federal Court.
Competition Bureau sues Rogers for allegedly misleading customers about unlimited data
Canada’s antitrust regulator said on Monday it was suing Rogers Communications Inc. for allegedly misleading consumers about offering unlimited data under some phone plans.
Passengers facing flight disruptions could get more protections under Canadian proposals
The Canadian Transportation Agency, the quasi-judicial tribunal and regulator tasked with enforcing air passenger rights and compensation rules, has unveiled proposed amendments to the Air Passenger Protection Regulations.
Canada’s only Amazon workers’ union braces for 1st offer from employer
After successfully unionizing in May of 2024, workers at an Amazon facility in Laval, Que., are expecting a first offer from the company in January after six months of negotiations and demands for wage increases.
Honda and Nissan announce plans to merge, creating world’s third-largest automaker
Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger, forming the world’s third-largest automaker by sales as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels.
Canadian economy grew 0.3% in October, lifted by manufacturing, oil and gas extraction
The Canadian economy grew 0.3 per cent in October, Statistics Canada said in its monthly GDP release, helped by strength in the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sector, following a 0.2 per cent increase in September.
How a viral TikTok video led to a year-long global shortage of Swedish candy
How a TikTok influencer’s video showing off a bag of Swedish candy sent the internet spinning, resulting in an ongoing global shortage of the nation’s prized sweets.
Air Canada was ordered to pay him $15K for his delayed flights. Now they’re fighting...
For the last two and a half years, Rejean Landry has been seeking compensation from Air Canada after his family arrived at their final destination more than 24 hours late. He won a settlement in Ontario’s small claims court, but...
Canada Post says workers to return Tuesday after labour board ruling
Canada Post says operations will resume on Tuesday, Dec. 17 after the Canada Industrial Relations Board ordered a return to work.
How much will turkey dinner cost this holiday season? We crunched the numbers
Canadians could see some relief as they fill their carts this holiday season. Turkey prices appear to be easing, and after years of food inflation, the cost of many staple ingredients has stabilized. Still, years of rising costs mean that...
Government releases economic statement today as Freeland faces heavy pressure over deficit
The federal government unveils its long-awaited fall economic statement today — putting to rest weeks of speculation about a higher-than-projected deficit and the potential failure of other fiscal “anchors” Ottawa claimed would keep its budget on track.
‘Not that much of a deal’: Shoppers, businesses lukewarm on GST holiday
The federal government announced the plan to temporarily waive the five per cent goods and services tax in a bid to help ease affordability concerns during the holiday season.
Labour minister asks Canada Industrial Relations Board to step into Canada Post contract dispute
Labour Minister Steven MacKinnon is sending the labour dispute between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
As GST break approaches, small businesses prepare for a tax holiday headache
With the federal government’s GST holiday kicking in Saturday, small retailers say they’re preparing as best as they can for what could be a period of shopping chaos.
Why bitcoin surged to $100K US after Trump’s election and where it goes now
Bitcoin has climbed above $100,000 US since Donald Trump won the presidential election. Now, he’s filling his administration with pro-crypto advisers, and seems to be backing the idea of a bitcoin reserve held by the U.S. Treasury. Analysts say that...
The Body Shop Canada sells majority of its business, 100 workers to lose jobs
An Ontario court has given The Body Shop Canada the approval it needs to sell the majority of its business to a private equity firm. During a virtual hearing on Friday, a judge allowed the cosmetics retailer to proceed with...
Canadian Dollar Slumps With Yields on Bets for Big BOC Cut
Canada’s dollar approached its lowest level this year and bond yields fell as surging unemployment led traders to ramp up bets on a half-point interest-rate cut next week. The loonie dropped 1% against its US counterpart on Friday to C$1.4165,...
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