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Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's economic pull makes orange the new green for big brands

Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans - or brands that are seeking a ride on what has become an enormous economic tailwind.
Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

Fact File: No truth to online claims of dramatic drop in potato exports to U.S.

While Canadians wait for news of an improved trade situation with the United States, false reports about quiet deals with other countries have begun to fill the void.
Toronto's first Simons location marks 'new chapter' for department store: CEO

Toronto's first Simons location marks 'new chapter' for department store: CEO

TORONTO — Wandering through Simons's newest store a day before it opened on Thursday, Bernard Leblanc had a quiet confidence despite the busyness surrounding him.
Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

Were you planning to fly Air Canada? What you need to know about a looming strike

For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.
AI firm Cohere raises US$500 million, giving business US$6.8 billion valuation

AI firm Cohere raises US$500 million, giving business US$6.8 billion valuation

TORONTO — Cohere says it's raised US$500 million, giving the Canadian artificial intelligence firm a US$6.8 billion valuation.
CPP Investments earned one per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

CPP Investments earned one per cent in first quarter, net assets totalled $731.7B

TORONTO — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says it earned a net return of one per cent for its first quarter.
Rogers Communications selling data centre portfolio to InfraRed Capital Partners

Rogers Communications selling data centre portfolio to InfraRed Capital Partners

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has signed a deal to sell its portfolio of nine data centres to InfraRed Capital Partners. Financial terms of the sale were not immediately available.
US applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range

US applications for jobless benefits fell last week and remain in historically healthy range

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits fell modestly last week, remaining in the historically low range since the U.S. economy emerged from the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications for unemployment benefits for the week ending Aug.
Hydro One CEO David Lebeter to take compassionate care leave

Hydro One CEO David Lebeter to take compassionate care leave

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd, says chief executive David Lebeter will take a temporary compassionate care leave, effective Aug. 25, to care for a family member.
'One battle after another' for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor

'One battle after another' for farmland in Cowichan title ruling: ex-councillor

Former Richmond, B.C., city councillor Harold Steves' family has been farming in the area since 1877, lending their name to the community of Steveston.
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