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Romy Bowers named new head of CMHC, will succeed Evan Siddall in April

Romy Bowers named new head of CMHC, will succeed Evan Siddall in April

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. has chosen Romy Bowers to succeed Evan Siddall as its chief executive next month.
Pandemic Golden Globes ratings plunge 64% to 6.9M viewers

Pandemic Golden Globes ratings plunge 64% to 6.9M viewers

NEW YORK — The pandemic-era Golden Globes sunk to 6.9 million viewers, down a whopping 64% from 2020 and only barely beating the year when a writer's strike forced NBC to show a news conference announcing the winners.
Toymaker Spin Master's digital games revenue up, plans for Paw Patrol movie release

Toymaker Spin Master's digital games revenue up, plans for Paw Patrol movie release

Spin Master Corp. recorded meteoric growth in its digital games business in the latest quarter as users of its Toca Life World app filmed themselves playing the game and shared the videos on social media, the company’s co-CEO said Tuesday.
Vancouver home sales up 73% year-over-year, market shifts in favour of sellers: REBGV

Vancouver home sales up 73% year-over-year, market shifts in favour of sellers: REBGV

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the market is heating up so fast that home sales in the region increased by more than 50 per cent between January and February and have climbed by more than 70 per cent since last year.
Publisher to appeal ruling that it invaded Meghan's privacy

Publisher to appeal ruling that it invaded Meghan's privacy

LONDON — A British newspaper publisher said Tuesday it plans to appeal against a judge’s ruling that it invaded the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex by publishing parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father after her 2018 marriage to Prince H
6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published for racist images

BOSTON — Six Dr.
Kohl's reports mixed 4Q results but offers upbeat outlook

Kohl's reports mixed 4Q results but offers upbeat outlook

NEW YORK — Kohl's reported mixed results for its fiscal fourth quarter, delivering a 30% increase in profits but a 10% drop in sales. Results handily beat Wall Street estimates.
Expect debt collections activity to pick up as economy reopens: experts

Expect debt collections activity to pick up as economy reopens: experts

Credit experts say Canadian consumers who are in debt should prepare for collections agencies to ramp up their activity as the economy reopens.
Canopy Growth launches first CBD drinks in U.S. as legalization talk intensifies

Canopy Growth launches first CBD drinks in U.S. as legalization talk intensifies

Canopy Growth Corp. will deepen its U.S. presence by launching four sparkling cannabidiol waters there before possible federal legalization. The Smiths Falls, Ont.
Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain

Comic-Con to remain virtual in 2021, cites financial strain

San Diego Comic-Con will remain virtual for the July event, but organizers are planning for a smaller-scale gathering later this year.