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Canadian energy stocks tumble after U.S. incursion in Venezuela
North American oil prices climbed by more than one per cent on Monday following the upheaval in Venezuela over the weekend, while stock prices of some large Canadian oil and gas companies have fallen. Source link
Despite pause, U.S. tariffs leave furniture, cabinet makers 'in dire straits': industry association
The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association says while it welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump’s postponement of tariff increases on furniture, cabinets and vanities that were set for Jan. 1, the industry is still being devastated by the existing duties. Source link
Goodfood's licence suspended by Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has suspended the Safe Food for Canadians licence of Goodfood — a Montreal-based meal kit and grocery delivery service. Source link
Tesla loses its crown as world's biggest electric vehicle maker to Chinese rival BYD
Tesla lost its crown as the world’s bestselling electric vehicle maker on Friday, as a customer revolt over Elon Musk’s right-wing politics and stiff overseas competition pushed sales down for a second year in a row. Source link
Canada's grocery code of conduct kicks in today, with buy-in from 5 major grocers
The voluntary grocery code of conduct for grocers, suppliers, wholesalers and primary producers in Canada is set to fully roll out on Thursday. Source link
Craig's Cookies workers vote to unionize at 5 Toronto stores as franchise expands nationally
Nearly 90 employees of Craig’s Cookies have voted to unionize across five shops in Toronto as the Canadian cookie chain expands nationally. Source link
How a good old fashioned boycott got Canada to trade Kentucky bourbon for Canadian whisky
The aromatic, spicy and sometimes smoky flavour of a smooth, Kentucky bourbon has been but a memory for consumers in this country ever since the spirit was caught in the crossfire of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff war and annexation sabre-rattling. As a result, angry Canadians have united behind a ‘Buy Canadian’ movement that experts […]
Lululemon founder launches a proxy fight to reshape apparel maker's board
Lululemon Athletica’s founder Chip Wilson said on Monday he had launched a proxy fight by nominating three independent directors to the company’s board, days after the Canadian apparel maker announced the exit of CEO Calvin McDonald. Source link
Major changes to Ontario law on job postings coming Jan. 1
Ontario will introduce new rules on how publicly advertised job can be posted from Jan. 1. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
This ain't your parents' Game Boy: New gaming handhelds are powerful, pricey — and far from pocket-sized
This year marks the first time all three major gaming hardware companies — Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft — have handheld devices on the market. But they’re all very different. Which one is right for you? Source link