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Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company denies it's banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tacti
A dip in inflation may not be enough to stop the BoC from raising rates next month

A dip in inflation may not be enough to stop the BoC from raising rates next month

OTTAWA — Forecasters are expecting the Bank of Canada to move ahead with another interest rate hike in July, even as they expect the annual inflation rate to slow significantly.
'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

A "Baby Shark" bath toy has been recalled in Canada because its plastic fin may cause lacerations. Health Canada says people should immediately stop using the Zuru Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Toy with the model number 25282.
Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Extraction from one of the world's largest natural gas fields will end in October, the Dutch government announced Friday, turning off a lucrative source of revenue that also sparked unrest by causing a string of earthqua
Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says Jamie Irving has resigned as executive chair of the media conglomerate's board. The owner of the National Post and several other regional newspapers says Irving intends to pursue other opportunities.
Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

Ontario cannabis regulator wants feedback on rules restricting window displays

TORONTO — The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario is considering amending regulations that require cannabis stores to ensure pot can't be seen from the exterior of their shop.
Statistics Canada says Canadians travelled more to U.S. and overseas in April

Statistics Canada says Canadians travelled more to U.S. and overseas in April

OTTAWA — New figures from Statistics Canada show Canadians are taking more trips outside the country this year compared with 2022, but travel hasn't yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

Five things to know about Canada's new wage-fixing and no-poaching prohibitions

TORONTO — New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees' expense.
AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio to focus on safer uses of AI, argues regulation necessary

TORONTO — Artificial intelligence pioneer Yoshua Bengio says he will be redirecting his research to ensure he is working on applications of the technology that are safe for society.
Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in Q4 as it parts way with BioSteel staff

Canopy Growth reports $648 million net loss in Q4 as it parts way with BioSteel staff

Canopy Growth Corp.
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