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CRTC hearing dives into home internet choice, proposal for standardized labels

CRTC hearing dives into home internet choice, proposal for standardized labels

As Canada's telecommunications regulator explores potential new rules to help consumers shop for home internet plans, some providers say a proposed "nutrition label" would be overly costly and redundant.
Wealthsimple launching credit card, lines of credit in push to take on big banks

Wealthsimple launching credit card, lines of credit in push to take on big banks

TORONTO — Wealthsimple Inc. announced its first credit card and a line of credit Wednesday as it ramps up efforts to challenge the dominance of Canada’s big banks.
Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

Jury convicts Harvey Weinstein of top charge in split verdict at #MeToo sex crimes retrial

NEW YORK (AP) — Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was convicted Wednesday of one of the top charges in his sex crimes retrial but acquitted of another, and jurors were as yet unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

Peanuts or almonds? Rice or millet? Planet-friendly grocery shopping choices go beyond cutting meat

It’s one of the most impactful climate decisions we make, and we make it multiple times a day. The U.N. estimates about a third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, the main driver of climate change, come from food.
Government rejects Bloc's call to split internal trade, major projects legislation

Government rejects Bloc's call to split internal trade, major projects legislation

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is rejecting a call from the Bloc Québécois to split its marquee legislation in two and allow part of it to speed through the House of Commons this summer.
With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

With retail cyberattacks on the rise, customers find orders blocked and shelves empty

NEW YORK (AP) — A string of recent cyberattacks and data breaches involving the systems of major retailers have started affecting shoppers.
S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points to record high, U.S. stock markets dip

S&P/TSX composite up almost 100 points to record high, U.S. stock markets dip

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pushed to a record high Wednesday as the price of oil spiked, while U.S. markets closed down despite trading higher earlier in the day and inflation data coming in lower than expected.
Carney's 'Canada Strong Pass' to come into effect on June 20

Carney's 'Canada Strong Pass' to come into effect on June 20

OTTAWA — The federal government is set to announce details of its promised "Canada Strong Pass" next week and the tourism initiative is expected to take effect later this month.
Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World Cup

Vancouver short on hotel rooms, silent on safety costs for 2026 World Cup

VANCOUVER — One year out from the FIFA World Cup, questions remain about where soccer fans visiting Vancouver will stay and how much it will cost to keep the city safe.
EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

EPA moves to repeal rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from US power plants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday proposed repealing rules that limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin said would remove billions of do