The parent company of Tim Hortons seized ownership of four locations from a restaurant owner heading an unsanctioned franchisee group after he allegedly leaked sensitive corporate news to the media.
Canadian oilpatch rules could cut global emissions, study concludes
New research concludes that Canada has one of the most carbon intensive oil industries in the world, but is also a world leader in regulations that could reduce the industry’s climate-change impact.
Cancelled reality TV show still a key source of info for Canadians on border agency, report finds
A controversial reality television show that was cancelled for privacy reasons continues to be a key source of information for Canadians on the border, according to a recent report put together for the Canada Border Services Agency.
No more politics as usual in Quebec — and its industrial heartland may be the reason why
A new conservative party is on track to win the Quebec election. It must be appealing to angry voters in a rust-belt, right? Nope. Quebec’s old industrial towns are booming.
‘Game-changer’: Labour groups claim clout in NAFTA talks
While much has been said about the declining power of unions, labour groups are playing a key, unprecedented role in NAFTA negotiations.
Hungry and homeless: B.C. wildfires are forcing bears out of critical habitats
Angelika Langen has been rehabilitating bears at the Northern Lights Wildlife Society in B.C. for 27 years. But this summer proved especially difficult, after a number of animals she’d been treating died unexpectedly.
Colin Kaepernick is face of latest Nike ad campaign
Colin Kaepernick, who began kneeling during the U.S. national anthem in 2016 to protest racial injustice, is leading Nike’s ad campaign despite entering a second National Football League season without being on a team roster.
Man shot dead in Toronto park was attending memorial service for homicide victim
Toronto Police say 30-year-old Michael Lewis of Markham, Ont., was with his two children and his pregnant wife when he was shot multiple times at close range on Sunday evening at Coronation Park.
Airline luggage fees and mislabelled seafood: CBC’s Marketplace consumer cheat sheet
CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week, including Air Canada and WestJet increasing their checked bag fees, an EpiPen alternative imported from the U.S., and widespread mislabelling of seafood in five Canadian cities.
Back to school season the best time to shop around for telecom deals
The back-to-school period is one of the busiest times of the year for Canadian telecom companies, resulting in a barrage of special promotions — which can be both a blessing and a curse for budget-minded students.