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Workers push for inclusivity by rejecting acceptance of mispronounced, ‘whitened’ names

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

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. “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days,” a digital collage by artist Beeple was the first non-fungible token…

Ontario pledges tourism support as sector languishes and summer looms

TORONTO - Members of Ontario’s tourism industry welcomed the province’s tailored aid for the struggling sector as the COVID-19 pandemic threatens a second summer. The Ontario budget calls for $400 million in spending over the next three years on the…

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. “Everydays: The First 5,000 Days,” a digital collage by artist Beeple was the first…

Canadian news outlets close physical offices, codifying remote work

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Canadian news outlets close physical offices, codifying remote work

TORONTO - Some of Canada’s newsrooms will now permanently exist only in cyberspace, as publishers look to save money on physical offices amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Torstar plans to permanently close the physical office spaces for the Waterloo Region…

Manufacturers hopeful COVID-19 will force Canada to rethink domestic supply chains

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Manufacturers hopeful COVID-19 will force a rethink of Canada’s supply chains

Penny Wise became president of 3M Canada on Feb. 18, 2020, just as the COVID-19 virus was beginning to take hold in Canada. 3M had tackled health crises before, but like most Canadians, Wise had no idea how much the world was about to change. Wise…

IMF says Ottawa should review employment insurance, benefit triggers as economy recovers

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Ottawa should review employment insurance, benefit triggers as economy recovers: IMF

TORONTO - Canada’s economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic has earned praise from the International Monetary Fund, but the global lender also has recommendations for future government spending. The Canadian government and Bank of Canada’s response…

Feeling sticker shock at the gas pump? Here's why

TORONTO -- If you've noticed gas prices on the rise, you aren't alone: Statistics Canada says gasoline prices rose 6.5 per cent in February compared with January, marking the third month in a row of climbing prices at the pump. Douglas Porter, chief…

Feeling sticker shock at the gas pump? Here’s why

TORONTO - If you’ve noticed gas prices on the rise, you aren’t alone: Statistics Canada says gasoline prices rose 6.5 per cent in February compared with January, marking the third month in a row of climbing prices at the pump. Douglas Porter, chief…

Rogers-Shaw deal raises questions on pricing power, political will

TORONTO - Rogers Communications Inc.’s proposed deal to buy Shaw Communications Inc. is raising questions about how far regulators and elected politicians will go to encourage competitive pricing in the Canadian telecom industry. The deal comes as…

Despite surging consumer demand for bikes, pandemic also challenged Schwinn-maker Dorel

The COVID-19 pandemic is spurring consumers to buy more bikes and Montreal-based Dorel Industries Inc . says it has struggled to keep up with demand. “COVID-19 has been the catalyst which has prompted many new consumers to gravitate to bikes and,…

Demand for bikes outpacing supply amid pandemic popularity for Schwinn-maker Dorel

The COVID-19 pandemic is spurring consumers to buy more bikes and Montreal-based Dorel Industries Inc. says it has struggled to keep up with demand. “COVID-19 has been the catalyst which has prompted many new consumers to gravitate to bikes and,…

Linamar setting up COVID-19 vaccine clinic with capacity for 2,000 shots per day

Open this photo in gallery Linamar Corp. is setting up a community clinic this week that could deliver up to 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day, as the auto parts maker prioritizes vaccines in its recovery from the pandemic. The Guelph, Ont.…

Manufacturer Linamar announces community vaccine clinic in quarterly report

Linamar Corp. is setting up a community clinic this week that could deliver up to 2,000 COVID-19 vaccines per day, as the auto parts maker prioritizes vaccines in its recovery from the pandemic. The Guelph, Ont. manufacturer said on Wednesday that…

Royal Bank CEO Dave McKay expects faster recovery to pressure central banks to raise rates as early as next year

Open this photo in gallery Royal Bank of Canada chief executive officer David McKay said Tuesday he foresees inflationary pressure building in the economy as it rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. With rising input prices for labour and commodities,…

Laurentian Bank CEO says diversity targets part of financial package for bank leaders

TORONTO -- Laurentian Bank of Canada chief executive Rania Llewellyn says that early in her career, she was told by a manager that he was looking for a man to fill a job she was vying for. "I remember, there was a vacant job. I was ready to go for…

RBC CEO sees inflationary pressure building as economy bounces back

TORONTO - Royal Bank of Canada chief executive David McKay said Tuesday he foresees inflationary pressure building in the economy as it rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic. With rising input prices for labour and commodities, it could create a…