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Empire, industry group propose grocery code to address 'unfair practices' in market

Empire, industry group propose grocery code to address 'unfair practices' in market

Canada's second-largest grocery retailer and an industry group representing food manufacturers agreed on Thursday to a draft grocery code of practice they say takes aim at unfairness in the market. Empire Company Ltd.
Court ruling on federal carbon price both clarifying and worrying, say experts

Court ruling on federal carbon price both clarifying and worrying, say experts

CALGARY — The Supreme Court of Canada's ruling that the federal carbon price is constitutional raises questions about Canada's ongoing ability to compete with other energy producers around the world, an oil and gas expert said Thursday.
Canadian housing market faces 'moderate' degree of vulnerability: CMHC

Canadian housing market faces 'moderate' degree of vulnerability: CMHC

TORONTO — Significant price increases and overvaluation are causing Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Halifax and Moncton's housing sectors to face "high" levels of vulnerability, while rural areas are heating up the national outlook, says the country's hou
Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits

Spielberg donates Genesis Prize money to justice nonprofits

NEW YORK — Steven Spielberg said Thursday that he will donate his $1 million Genesis Prize to 10 nonprofits that are working for racial and economic justice.
Renters' market: Tenants renegotiate leases as prices slip in major cities

Renters' market: Tenants renegotiate leases as prices slip in major cities

TORONTO — Canadian landlords are renegotiating contracts and leases as several of the country's top real estate markets shift in favour of renters during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Highlights of the 2021-22 Nova Scotia provincial budget

Highlights of the 2021-22 Nova Scotia provincial budget

HALIFAX — Nova Scotia Finance Minister Labi Kousoulis tabled the 2021-22 Nova Scotia budget Thursday. Here are some highlights. - A deficit of $584.9 million is projected on a spending program of $12.5 billion, with total debt hitting $17.
What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

What's an NFT? Blockchain technology poised to move beyond art world

TORONTO — The recent auction of an artwork has created a stir in the art and tech worlds, and not just because of the US$69.4-million final bid it fetched.
As freeze in air travel begins to thaw, United adds flights

As freeze in air travel begins to thaw, United adds flights

With confidence rising that the end of the pandemic is growing closer, airports have begun to grow more crowded and airlines are starting to revive flights that vanished last year as people cancelled vacations and business trips.
Powell likens Fed's pandemic response to British at Dunkirk

Powell likens Fed's pandemic response to British at Dunkirk

WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell compared the actions taken by the central bank early in the pandemic as the economy barrelled toward a recession to British efforts in World War II to evacuate troops at Dunkirk.
Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

Chrissy Teigen deletes Twitter account, citing negativity

LOS ANGELES — Chrissy Teigen has deleted her popular Twitter account, saying the site no longer plays a positive role in her life. “For over 10 years you guys have been my world,” Teigen wrote to her 13.7 million followers Wednesday night.
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