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Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

Return of live shows after COVID closures revived performing arts industry: StatCan

A new report from Statistics Canada says the return of live shows and events after pandemic restrictions revived the country's performing arts industry in 2022, with significant revenue and salary growth in specific sectors.
Flair CEO says airline flying high — enough to stave off 'growing pains,' large loans

Flair CEO says airline flying high — enough to stave off 'growing pains,' large loans

Flair Airlines CEO Stephen Jones says his budget carrier is at last running a smooth operation propelled by high passenger numbers, despite "growing pains" at the debt-laden company that's still striving to gain consumer confidence.
Jailed Sam Bankman-Fried can't prepare for trial without vegan diet and adequate meds, lawyers say

Jailed Sam Bankman-Fried can't prepare for trial without vegan diet and adequate meds, lawyers say

NEW YORK (AP) — FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried can’t adequately prepare for trial in six weeks while in jail without proper access to computers, necessary medications to help him concentrate, and a better diet than bread, water and peanut butter, his
Ottawa Food Bank forced to turn down volunteers due to donation shortfall

Ottawa Food Bank forced to turn down volunteers due to donation shortfall

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Food Bank says it was forced to cut shifts for volunteers due to a shortage of donated food. It attributes the scarcity in donations to high food prices, which the organization says "are understandably impacting donor habits.
Hudson's Bay revamps rewards program with app, personalized offers and quests

Hudson's Bay revamps rewards program with app, personalized offers and quests

TORONTO — Hudson’s Bay hopes to capture customer interest with a revamped loyalty program that includes a new app and personalized offers.
Report says detached home prices in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley down

Report says detached home prices in Toronto, Vancouver and Fraser Valley down

TORONTO — A report by Re/Max Canada says prices for detached houses in Toronto, Vancouver and B.C.'s Fraser Valley saw upward momentum in the first half of the year, but average prices fell short of those seen last year in most neighbourhoods.
Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

Canada to seek judicial review of latest U.S. decision on softwood lumber duties

WASHINGTON — The federal government in Ottawa is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber.
Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal

Microsoft budges on video game streaming rights in push for UK to approve Activision Blizzard deal

LONDON (AP) — British competition regulators opened a new investigation Tuesday into Microsoft's revamped bid to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, representing the last major hurdle to closing one of the biggest deals in tech history .
Should you pay for cloud storage? What you need to know before you decide

Should you pay for cloud storage? What you need to know before you decide

Though the average young Canadian might feel inclined to steer clear of adding yet another subscription to their budget, cloud storage might be worth it — as long as they ask themselves the right questions first, experts say.
Westport Fuel Systems CEO David Johnson steps down, Tony Guglielmin named interim CEO

Westport Fuel Systems CEO David Johnson steps down, Tony Guglielmin named interim CEO

VANCOUVER — Westport Fuel Systems Inc. says chief executive David Johnson is stepping down from the top job and resigning from the board, effective immediately.
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