Sales of Ontario wine have increased by over 60 per cent since the LCBO pulled American products off its shelves earlier this year, signalling a shift in buying habits among consumers in the province, the retailer says.
The deal was heavily criticized by agricultural producers, who fear it will reduce competition in the grain and canola markets.
Nissan is recalling nearly 38,000 vehicles in Canada and another 444,000 in the United States due to a bearing issue that could lead to engine damage or failure.
Exports to the U.S. dipped for a fourth month in a row — but Canada’s exports to other countries increased.
More than 500 Uber drivers in Victoria, B.C., have voted to unionize and have received union certification from the B.C. Labour Relations Board.
Microsoft says it is cutting thousands of jobs in its second round of mass layoffs in recent months. While it is unclear whether or not any Canadian jobs will be lost, the union representing 120 gaming industry workers employed by Microsoft in Quebec says it’s likely the cuts will mostly impact U.S. workers.
Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options.
Sales plunged 13 per cent in the second quarter, which overlapped with protests at Tesla showrooms and CEO Elon Musk’s exit from the Trump administration.
Rogers Communications Inc. has closed its deal to buy BCE Inc.’s 37.5 per cent stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment to become the majority owner of the company.
Bumble says it plans to lay off about a third of its workforce, amounting to about 240 employees. It’s the latest heartbreaking blow to online platforms offering dating apps, prompting questions about whether it’s the end of the road for this mode of meeting people.