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Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

Four Ontario school boards sue Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok

TORONTO — Four of Ontario's largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning, contributing to a mental health crisis and leaving educ
'Surreal is the word': Iqaluit newspaper staff cover fire in their own building

'Surreal is the word': Iqaluit newspaper staff cover fire in their own building

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A fire in Iqaluit has severely damaged a building that housed several businesses, including a weekly newspaper serving Nunavut. City fire crews responded to the blaze just after 8 a.m. Tuesday.
Trump's social media company soars nearly 50% in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

Trump's social media company soars nearly 50% in its first day of trading on Nasdaq

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company jumped nearly 50% in the first day of trading on the Nasdaq, boosting the value of Trump's large holdings in the company as well as the smaller stakes of fans who purchased shares as a sho
Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

Black Press closes sale of company; emerges from creditor protection

SURREY, B.C. — Black Press Ltd., the owner of dozens of community newspapers across Western Canada, says it has emerged from creditor protection following the restructuring and sale of the company. The Surrey, B.C.
Sales and investment process started for SaltWire Network and The Halifax Herald

Sales and investment process started for SaltWire Network and The Halifax Herald

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge approved a process Monday aimed at finding buyers or investors willing to bid on SaltWire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Ltd., the two companies that operate Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper enterprise.
Bell CEO ordered to appear at House of Commons committee over job cuts

Bell CEO ordered to appear at House of Commons committee over job cuts

OTTAWA — Members of Parliament have issued a summons to the head of Bell Canada to compel his testimony next month about the company's decision to cut thousands of jobs across the country.
Former Toronto mayor John Tory to rejoin Rogers Communications board of directors

Former Toronto mayor John Tory to rejoin Rogers Communications board of directors

TORONTO — Former Toronto mayor John Tory is set to rejoin the board of directors at Rogers Communications Inc.
More Canadians ditch traditional TV as streamers are 'winning the battle': report

More Canadians ditch traditional TV as streamers are 'winning the battle': report

A new report suggests Canadians' television viewing habits continue to shift toward streaming platforms at the expense of traditional cable and satellite subscriptions, at a time when the federal regulator is considering new rules to help level the p
Big-game vibes remain for TSN analyst and former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney

Big-game vibes remain for TSN analyst and former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney

SYDNEY, N.S. — Former Team Homan member Joanne Courtney is enjoying the same big-game feelings from the broadcast booth that she did when she was a competitive curler. She stepped away from the sport two years ago to focus on her family and career.
Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire Network granted extension to creditor protection

Atlantic Canada's insolvent SaltWire Network granted extension to creditor protection

HALIFAX — A Nova Scotia judge approved Friday an extension to a court order protecting Atlantic Canada's largest media company from a long list of creditors owed more than $90 million.