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Disney+ is raising subscription prices for the 4th year in a row

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The price hike comes at an already tumultuous time for Disney, as the company faces public backlash and accusations of muzzling free speech after late night host Jimmy Kimmel was pulled from airwaves last week.

Canada’s population growth almost flat in second quarter of 2025

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The slow growth is mainly due to a drop in the number of non-permanent residents in the country, a figure that fell by 58,719 between April 1 and July 1.

3 problems with the temporary foreign worker program and 3 possible fixes, according to experts

The economics of fast-food chains explains why some customers are prioritized over others.

For years, economists, advocates and others have raised concerns about the program and the degree to which some employers have come to rely on it. Here’s a look at some of the problems — and some potential solutions.

Has the Canadian economy dodged a recession?

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Canada’s economy has weakened as a result of Donald Trump’s tariffs. But sweeping exemptions for most Canadian exports has meant the economy has performed better than many feared. This week, new GDP numbers should show the economy has started to eke out some growth again over the summer.

S&P/TSX composite index reaches record high as energy and base metals sector soars

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Canada’s main stock index topped 30,000 for the first time as strength in the energy and base metal sectors helped it climb into record territory, while U.S. stock markets were mixed in late-morning trading on Tuesday.

The new, steep price for this U.S. visa could be a blessing for Canadian tech

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As the Trump administration moves to limit some skilled workers from entering the U.S. on a specialized visa, the Canadian tech sector is champing at the bit — hoping the new restriction will lure talent up north. 

TD Bank joins Anti-Scam Coalition, but tells customer she’s responsible for $10,000 lost in phone scam

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Canada’s big banks, police, major telcos and the federal government have joined forces to protect Canadians from the growing scourge of financial scams. But several bank scam victims and industry experts told CBC News they feel the coalition’s efforts fall short, because it doesn’t address reimbursement.

Hudson’s Bay wants to go back to original plan to auction off 1670 charter: court filings

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Hudson’s Bay wants to revert to its original plan to auction off its founding charter after more parties signalled interest in buying — then donating — the 1670 document, new court documents say.

Toyota recalling over 70,000 vehicles in Canada over instrument panel issue

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Toyota is recalling 70,480 vehicles in Canada due to an issue with the instrument panel display that does not show critical information, increasing the risk of a crash or injury, Transport Canada said in a recall notice updated on Thursday.

U.S. regulator sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation, alleging illegal resale tactics

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The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company on Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.