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Coworking space demand soars as career patterns shift, firms cut costs + MORE Oct 27th
A deal between one of Canada’s oldest retailers and a fast-growing U.S. startup that wants to convert portions of its flagship stores into shared offices is the latest evidence that coworking spaces are increasingly hot properties _ and demand for retail real estate is cooling.
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Brazil considering sale of stakes in public assets, report says + MORE May 16th
O Globo said the government is considering partial sales of tranches in Correios, Brazil’s mail carrier, and the Casa de Moeda, the national mint
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Canadians are turning to credit cards for financial stress relief — and debt is on the rise - CBC News Sep 6th
Canadians are turning to credit cards for financial stress relief — and debt is on the rise CBC NewsFinancial Stress Mounts, Credit Card Demand and Debt Rise Financial PostEquifax says total consumer debt $2.32T in Q2, up 8.2% from 2021 BNN BloombergStressed about .... More »
Outlook still uncertain despite positive data, says Bank of Canada’s governor Mar 29th
The head of the Bank of Canada says he is still keeping a close eye on risks to the economy even after a string of healthier-than-expected numbers.
The remarks by Governor Stephen Poloz on Tuesday followed a speech in Oshawa, Ont., where he made the case for a policy mix frequently promoted by the f.... More »
A growth portfolio for the long term + MORE Apr 6th
(Jason Franson)
Srinivas Velanki, a 52-year-old engineer from Edmonton, has a defined-benefit pension plan and real estate properties. Right now his low six-figure retirement portfolio is invested mostly in an RRSP of 90% balanced mutual funds, 7% global equity funds and the remaining 3% spread amon.... More »
It’s time to be selective with dividend stocks. Here is how
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Momentum has been lost recently
Adidas offers to help schools transition away from Native American mascots with logo redesign
– canadianbusiness.com
Adidas is offering to help high schools nationwide drop Native American mascots.
The athletic shoe and apparel maker said Thursday it will provide free design resources to schools looking to shelve Native American mascots, nicknames, imagery or symbolism. The German company also pledged to provide financial support to ensure the cost of changing is not prohibitive.
Adidas announced the initiative in conjunction with the White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday in Washington. Adidas executives were among those attending the conference, which includes leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes.
The company, which has its North American headquarters in Portland, Oregon, also said it will be a founding member of a coalition that addresses Native American mascots in sports.
According to the group Change the Mascot, there are about 2,000 schools nationwide that have Native American mascots.
The advocacy group says about a dozen schools have dropped Native mascots over the past two years and another 20 are considering a change…
The athletic shoe and apparel maker said Thursday it will provide free design resources to schools looking to shelve Native American mascots, nicknames, imagery or symbolism. The German company also pledged to provide financial support to ensure the cost of changing is not prohibitive.
Adidas announced the initiative in conjunction with the White House Tribal Nations Conference on Thursday in Washington. Adidas executives were among those attending the conference, which includes leaders from the 567 federally recognized tribes.
The company, which has its North American headquarters in Portland, Oregon, also said it will be a founding member of a coalition that addresses Native American mascots in sports.
According to the group Change the Mascot, there are about 2,000 schools nationwide that have Native American mascots.
The advocacy group says about a dozen schools have dropped Native mascots over the past two years and another 20 are considering a change…
Telus cuts 1500 positions to lower expenses – Toronto Sun
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Toronto SunTelus cuts 1500 positions to lower expensesToronto SunWireless provider Telus Corp. is planning to reduce its workforce by 1,500 positions as it boosts dividend payments to shareholders. The Vancouver-based company, which operates one of Canada's biggest telecommunications networks, said Thursday that …Telus to cut1,500 jobs but hike dividend 10%CBC.caTelus Corp to slash 1500 jobs to cut costs, but raises dividendFinancial PostShares of Telus fall as company announces job cuts, dividend raiseCantech Letterall 43 news articles »
CBC.caEnbridge says Line 9 pipeline delay will put 2015 earnings at low endCBC.caEnbridge says delays in completing its Line 9 pipeline project through southern Ontario is having a negative effect on its profit this year. The Calgary-based company says it now expects 2015 adjusted earnings to be at the low end of its previous …Push to low-carbon economy one factor in $750M UK offshore wind play: EnbridgeThe ProvinceEnbridge sees hit from delay in start of Line 9 pipelinebnn.caEnbridge reports $609M loss in third quarterCalgary Heraldall 59 news articles »
Hydro One makes Toronto Stock Exchange debut
– canoe.ca
Hydro One, the giant transmission utility whose sale has sparked political controversy in Ontario, climbed in early trading during its debut on the Toronto Stock Exchange in one of the largest initial public offerings in Canada in 15 years.
