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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Outlook survey The Bank of Canada will release its latest business outlook survey and Canadian survey of consumer expectations on Monday.
'Try to save': Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

'Try to save': Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

Many Canadians these days are looking for ways to save money on their groceries. In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills.
Group of Tim Hortons franchisees in Quebec sue brand owner for $18.9 million

Group of Tim Hortons franchisees in Quebec sue brand owner for $18.9 million

MONTREAL — Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees are taking the brand's owner to court, blaming what they describe as unreasonable constraints in the company's licensing agreements for lower-than-expected profits.
Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips

Avoiding shrinkflation is difficult, but these shoppers have a few tips

MONTREAL — Stefani Balinsky not only brings her list when she goes grocery shopping, she also brings a calculator.
Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge

Crews carefully start removing first piece of twisted steel from collapsed Baltimore bridge

BALTIMORE (AP) — Teams of engineers worked Saturday on the intricate process of cutting and lifting the first section of twisted steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which crumpled into the Patapsco River this week after a massive cargo
Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

Solar eclipse expected to bring largest tourist crowd in Niagara Falls history: mayor

The chance to observe a natural celestial spectacle alongside one of the Seven Wonders of North America is expected to draw about a million people to Niagara Falls, Ont.
Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools' Day foul-ups for corporate brands

Is this real? AI ramps up risk of April Fools' Day foul-ups for corporate brands

Rebranding as “Voltswagen.” Shutting down Trader Joe’s. Emailing confirmation of a $750 food delivery. The range of April Fools’ Day marketing pranks gone awry is as varied as their reception.
What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

What we know about the Baltimore bridge collapse

BALTIMORE — A cargo ship rammed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge , causing the span to collapse and presumably killing six construction workers.
An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually

An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve shows price pressures easing gradually

WASHINGTON (AP) — A measure of inflation that is closely tracked by the Federal Reserve slipped last month in a sign that price pressures continue to ease. The government reported Friday that prices rose 0.
Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning Wrexham is hitting Ryan Reynolds in the wallet. Club owes its celebrity owners more than $11M

Owning a soccer club is hitting Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds in the wallet.