Business

Photo group says it has 'suspended attribution' of historic Vietnam picture because of doubts

An organization that honored The Associated Press' Nick Ut with its “ photo of the year ” in 1973 for a picture of a girl running from a napalm attack in the Vietnam War says it has “suspended its...

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Canada Post report puts union in tight spot, experts say

OTTAWA — A consequential report on Canada Post largely backs the Crown corporation's story about its flagging business, experts say, and bodes poorly for the union attempting to negotiate a better deal...

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Big streamers tell CRTC they should have more flexibility than broadcasters on CanCon

OTTAWA — A group representing big foreign streamers told a CRTC hearing Friday that those companies shouldn't be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it comes...

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Canadian Tire a good fit for Hudson's Bay but will need to exercise caution: experts

TORONTO — With Canadian Tire poised to become the new home for Hudson's Bay and its brands, retail experts say the company will have to balance the integrity and heritage of the 355-year-old department...

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US consumer sentiment slides to 3-year lows as trade war raises inflation anxiety

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly in May for the fifth straight month, surprising economists, as Americans increasingly worry that President Donald Trump’s trade war will worsen...

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U.S. trade disruption is 'messy' but the turbulence will pass: Nikki Haley

OTTAWA — Canada and other countries should not give up on doing business with the United States, former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley said Friday at the B7 summit conference in Ottawa. Haley, U.S....

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Canadian campers going 'elbows up' this summer amid U.S. trade war

Some outdoorsy Canadians are planning to build their tents with elbows up this summer as the season unofficially kicks off this long weekend. Sally Turner says she and her husband plan to do their camping,...

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Small businesses gear up — again — for a possible Canada Post strike

MONTREAL — Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of parcels...

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'Trump factor' could cause gas price volatility this summer, analyst says

CALGARY — The May long weekend is when gasoline prices tend to start levelling off ahead of the high-demand summer driving season. But one thing may throw a wrench in long-held expectations about gas...

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Hudson’s Bay to sell name, stripes, brands to Canadian Tire for $30 million

TORONTO — Hudson's Bay is getting a second life with a new owner — Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Canadian Tire said Thursday that it will pay $30 million for intellectual property belonging to the retailer,...

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