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Starbucks will roll out a redesigned plastic cup in Canada this month in a bid to reduce plastic waste

Booming sales of cold drinks at Starbucks have created a problem: growing amounts of plastic waste from the single-use cups that Frappuccinos, Refreshers, cold brews and other iced drinks are served in.

Google fires 28 workers after office sit-ins to protest cloud contract with Israel

Google has fired 28 employees involved in protests over the tech company’s cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, according to statements from the company and campaigners.

Getting the lowest mortgage rates in a high interest rate world

The challenges facing home buyers mean it’s all the more important to do research and negotiate on rates, mortgage experts say, though they also caution that there’s more to focus on than just what looks like the cheapest upfront option.

Google fires 28 employees who protested its cloud contract with Israeli government

Google said on Thursday it has terminated 28 employees after some staff participated in protests against the company’s cloud contract with the Israeli government.

Some customers steaming after McDonald’s ends free hot drink sticker program

It took years for Vinnie Deluca to collect more than 400 cards worth of free McDonald’s McCafe coffee, a collection that now has “zero value” after the company discontinued the program.

Plant-based sector focused on better price, taste and texture amid consumer wariness

The plant-based protein industry is focused on improving the price, taste and texture of its products as it weathers a period of consumer wariness brought on by the rising cost of living.

Solving shortage of construction workers key to housing growth: experts

Solving a longstanding construction worker shortage will be key to boosting housing supply, experts say, as Canada’s national housing agency continues to forecast housing start levels that fall short of growing demand.

How to avoid the trap of becoming ‘house poor’

The journey to home ownership can be exciting, but personal finance columnist Christopher Liew warns about the trappings of becoming ‘house poor’ — where an overwhelming portion of your income is devoured by housing costs. Liew offers some practical strategies to maintain better financial health while owning a home.

CRA paid out $37M to tax scammers, unsealed affidavit alleges

A once-sealed affidavit filed with the Tax Court of Canada and obtained by The Fifth Estate details how alleged scammers tricked the Canada Revenue Agency and made off with $37 million of taxpayers’ money.

For its next trick, Ottawa must unload the $34B Trans Mountain pipeline. It won’t be easy

The federal government bought the project when the proposed pipeline was on the verge of falling apart before there was ever a shovel in the ground in the face of legal, political, and regulatory challenges.