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Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into what sparked the Competition Bureau's investigation into two of Canada's most prominent furniture retailers.
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Court docs show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court docs show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into the Competition Bureau's investigation into Leon’s Furniture Ltd. and its subsidiary The Brick Warehouse LP.
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Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada's Walk of Fame honourees for 2025

Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada's Walk of Fame honourees for 2025

TORONTO — Rock band Our Lady Peace, golf star Mike Weir and actress Tonya Williams are among those set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame next year. They will join Juno-winning guitarist Liona Boyd, pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Dr.
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B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry

B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry

Just days after being appointed to their new jobs, three members of the British Columbia government are off to California to promote the province as a hot spot for film production.
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Competition Bureau investigating Leon's, The Brick for alleged deceptive marketing

Competition Bureau investigating Leon's, The Brick for alleged deceptive marketing

The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order in an investigation centering around whether Leon's Furniture Ltd. and its subsidiary The Brick deceptively marketed their products.
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Rogers Sports and Media cuts a 'few dozen' jobs in its audio business

Rogers Sports and Media cuts a 'few dozen' jobs in its audio business

TORONTO — Rogers Sports and Media has cut a "few dozen" jobs in its audio business amid what it describes as an unpredictable advertising market that has led to declining revenue.
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The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%

The Associated Press says buyouts and some layoffs are ahead as it seeks to cut its workforce by 8%

The Associated Press said Monday that it would begin offering buyouts and lay off selected employees, part of a plan to reduce the news outlet's staff by about 8% and accelerate a transition to a digital-first organization.
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Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

Can AI be Cancon? CRTC launches review of Canadian content definition

OTTAWA — The CRTC is looking at how to redefine Canadian content, launching a new consultation on the question with plans to hold a public hearing in the spring.
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Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens

Canadian men start climb back up rugby sevens ladder later this month at RAN Sevens

Canada looks to take the first step back up the rugby sevens ladder when it competes in the Rugby Americas North (RAN) Sevens later this month.
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CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

CBC, TSN/RDS return, Prime comes aboard as PWHL announces Canadian broadcast schedule

TORONTO — The Professional Women’s Hockey League says all 90 games of its upcoming second regular season will be shown by its Canadian broadcast partners. The league announced its national broadcast partnerships Thursday.
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