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Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

The Competition Bureau is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant's online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty.
Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

Saskatchewan mid-year financial update projects $743M deficit, more than twice budget

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Party government is projecting a deficit that’s more than double what it predicted in its budget, largely due to higher crop insurance payouts following a difficult farming season.
Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

Outcome remains unclear as final UN plastic treaty talks reaches halfway mark

OTTAWA — Canadian negotiators at the United Nations plastic pollution treaty talks in South Korea said Thursday they are working "around the clock" to finalize an agreement, though the process has been predictably difficult.
Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump loved to use tariffs on foreign goods during his first presidency. But their impact was barely noticeable in the overall economy, even if their aftershocks were clear in specific industries.
BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028

BC Ferries CEO floats prospect that fares may rise 30% or more in 2028

The CEO of BC Ferries is warning the company may need to increase fares by 30 per cent or more in 2028, when the current fare structure expires.
Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering

Montreal shopping mall playing ‘Baby Shark’ song to prevent unhoused from loitering

MONTREAL — A shopping mall and office complex in downtown Montreal is being criticized for using the popular children's song "Baby Shark" to discourage unhoused people from loitering in its emergency exit stairwells.
Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

Implementing GST break for two months proving to be a 'nightmare' for businesses

TORONTO — Canadian businesses are about two weeks away from having to scrap some of the tax they charge customers, but many have already realized that's no easy feat.
S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

S&P/TSX composite rises, led by energy and industrial stocks

TORONTO — Strength in energy and industrial stocks helped Canada's main stock index move higher Thursday.
Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

Diapers? Yes. Skates? No. A look at items getting a tax holiday

TORONTO — The federal government says cost-conscious families are among the groups set to benefit from a proposed tax holiday, a temporary policy that will make many children's items and packaged foods tax-free for two months.
No more ID? Air Canada starts rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate

No more ID? Air Canada starts rolling out facial recognition technology at the gate

MONTREAL — Air Canada is poised to roll out facial recognition technology at the gate, making it the first Canadian airline to deploy the software in a bid to streamline the boarding process.
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