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Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian men's clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92.
Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up

Vancouver skateboard community longs for indoor space as city policy tries to keep up

VANCOUVER — When parents come into Michelle Pezel's skateboard shop on Vancouver's Main Street around Christmas, they often ask where their kids can go to practise.
Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

In doing a financial refresh for the new year, the first order of business is to identify what worked well for you over the past 12 months.
Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake in the storied Premier League club.
More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

More Canadians to feel pinch of high rates in 2024, making way for lower inflation

OTTAWA — As another inflation-fighting year wraps up, the Bank of Canada's quest to restore price stability is expected to begin drawing to a close in 2024.
Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

Moneris issued a social media post today saying all systems are operational despite the current issue, but the network slowness "may affect transactions."
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

TORONTO — Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly bottomless library of commercial-free programming for a dirt-cheap price.
Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

Twenty questions to test how well you know what happened in the business world over the past year.
Creeping price points: A look at the rising cost of Canada's streaming TV services

Creeping price points: A look at the rising cost of Canada's streaming TV services

Streaming TV isn't getting any cheaper. After it was once heralded as the cost-effective alternative to cable, the price of Canada's streaming services is inching higher every year.
First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

First Quantum says Panama hasn't provided legal basis for mine closure plan

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says the Panama government hasn't provided a legal basis for pursuing a closure plan for its Cobre Panama copper mine.