By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
TORONTO – Restaurant Brands International Inc. is expanding two of its biggest fast-food brands in Eastern Europe through an affiliate of restaurant operator McWin. The company says McWin’s newly launched Rex Concepts CEE platform has acquired master franchise and development rights to expand Burger King in Czech Republic, Poland and Romania and to introduce Popeyes ... Read More »
1 responseBy Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – “Stay,” the smash hit by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber topped Apple Music’s global song chart in 2022 as the giant music streamer released its end-of-year lists and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes. “Stay,” which stayed atop the Billboard Hot 100 for seven weeks this ... Read More »
1 responseBy David Mchugh, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
BERLIN (AP) – It is time for China to move away from massive lockdowns and toward a more targeted approach to COVID-19, the head of the International Monetary Fund said days after widespread protests broke out, a change that would ease the impact to a world economy already struggling with high inflation, an energy crisis ... Read More »
1 responseBy The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.9 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said. The federal agency released two reports on real gross domestic product Tuesday, shedding light on economic growth in September and the third quarter of the year. Real domestic product in the third quarter increased ... Read More »
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CALGARY – TC Energy Corp. says it expects what it is calling a material increase in the cost of its Coastal GasLink pipeline project. The company says it continues to face significant cost pressures in Western Canada relating to labour costs and shortages of skilled labour, along with contractor underperformance and disputes. TC Energy says ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
OTTAWA – The Canadian economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.9 per cent in the third quarter, Statistics Canada said. The federal agency released two reports on real gross domestic product Tuesday, shedding light on economic growth in September and the third quarter of the year. Real domestic product in the third quarter increased ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By David Mchugh, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
BERLIN (AP) – It is time for China to move away from massive lockdowns and toward a more targeted approach to COVID-19, the head of the International Monetary Fund said days after widespread protests broke out, a change that would ease the impact to a world economy already struggling with high inflation, an energy crisis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
Suncor Energy Inc. says it has decided to keep its Petro-Canada retail business after a comprehensive review that included what it would mean to sell the operations. The company says instead it will look to improve its retail operations including expanding strategic partnerships in non-fuel related businesses such as quick service restaurants, convenience stores, loyalty ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
Suncor Energy Inc. says it has decided to keep its Petro-Canada retail business after a comprehensive review of the business. More coming. Companies in this story: (TSX:SU)... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By Kelsey Sheehy Of Nerdwallet, The Associated Press on November 29th, 2022
Thrifting is hot, and Goodwill finds are cool again. But while we’re thrilled to find the perfect throwback tee for our own closet, gifting used goods still carries a stigma for some. It shouldn’t. Secondhand gifts are better for your wallet, your community and the environment. “The planet is drowning in excess stuff,” says Lauren ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Canadian Press on November 29th, 2022
TORONTO – Royal Bank of Canada has signed deal to acquire HSBC Bank Canada for $13.5 billion in cash. RBC chief executive Dave McKay says the deal positions RBC as the bank of choice for commercial clients with international needs, newcomers to Canada and affluent clients who need global banking and wealth management capabilities. Global ... Read More »
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