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Bell Media president Sean Cohan says layoffs were necessary to reach company's goals

Bell Media president Sean Cohan says layoffs were necessary to reach company's goals

TORONTO — Bell Media president Sean Cohan says recent layoffs and programming cuts are something he doesn’t take lightly, but were necessary to accelerate the company’s goals in the digital media landscape.
As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

As Ford ties Trudeau's future to carbon price, Poilievre demands meeting of premiers

OTTAWA — As the premier of Canada's largest province warned that Justin Trudeau's political future is tied to the fate of his consumer carbon price, the leader of the federal Conservatives urged the prime minister to convene an emergency meeting with
BMO Capital Markets cuts price targets on shares for Canada's big telecom players

BMO Capital Markets cuts price targets on shares for Canada's big telecom players

TORONTO — Shares of some of Canada's big telecommunications companies fell as BMO Capital Markets cut its share price targets for several names in the sector. The firm also lowered its ratings on both BCE Inc. and Quebecor Inc.
B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

B.C. introduces bill for First Nations land acquisition, holding rights

British Columbia's government has introduced a bill that would give federally recognized First Nations the legal right to acquire and hold land in the province. B.C.
B.C. government should bring back the business vote: Surrey Board of Trade

B.C. government should bring back the business vote: Surrey Board of Trade

Until 1993, businesses had a right to vote in provincial elections
Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Poll: Majority of Canadians support death penalty for murder

Robert Pickton parole issue reignites calls for changes to the system
‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

‘I don’t know what to do,’ Richmond business owner frustrated with shoplifting

There have been 260 retail theft incidents reported in Richmond so far this year
Rusty Mazda sale reversal shows it's not always 'buyer beware' in B.C.

Rusty Mazda sale reversal shows it's not always 'buyer beware' in B.C.

A B.C. man has had his used vehicle sale reversed after the seller sold him a lemon contrary to the B.C. Sale of Goods Act.
Vancity reports net loss in 2023 citing ‘unprecedented' economic period

Vancity reports net loss in 2023 citing ‘unprecedented' economic period

Vancity reports $1.3 million loss in 2023 financial results
S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

S&P/TSX composite nudges higher to new record close; commodity prices gain

Canada's main stock index edged slightly higher to a new record close Monday, helped by commodity price gains that lifted the energy and mining sectors. The S&P/TSX composite index inched up 18.