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MEC back under Canadian ownership after 5 years of U.S. management
Retailer Mountain Equipment Company (MEC), the B.C-based brand specializing in outdoor equipment, is back under Canadian ownership.The retailer had been sold in 2020 to U.S.-based Kingswood Capital Management after facing financial…
I’m 57 and ready to retire next year on $7,500 a month, but my wife says
“I also have $300,000 in a 401(k). My wife has a 403(b) that currently sits at $650,000.”
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Big streamers argue at CRTC hearing they shouldn’t have Canadian content
A group representing major foreign streaming companies told a hearing held by Canada's broadcasting regulator on Friday that those companies shouldn't be expected to fulfil the same responsibilities as traditional broadcasters when it…
‘We’re not wealthy’: My niece is marrying out of state and she has a
“We are making plans to attend just to show support. The invitation states that our presence is a gift in itself.”
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Small businesses gear up for another possible Canada Post strike
Small businesses and shipping firms are preparing for a possible Canada Post strike as early as next week, a disruption they warn could strain supply chains and freeze millions of packages as well as billions of dollars in sales.While…
I have $50,000 in credit-card debt after my divorce, but received $30,000 a
“I previously drove a fully loaded BMW X7, and driving a used Lexus feels like a big drop.”
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Canadian Tire to take over Hudson’s Bay’s iconic stripes, logos
Shoppers who stocked up on Hudson's Bay blankets or other goods adorned with the iconic retailer's stripes, hoping they'd become collector's items, may be in for disappointment. On Thursday, Canadian Tire announced it will pay $30…
Walmart’s CEO says Americans should brace for higher prices
Walmart is set to start marking up prices in the current quarter, as the magnitude of U.S. tariffs on imported goods — even amid pauses and reductions by the Trump White House — is characterized as too much for the company to eat
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Union representing Air Canada’s flight attendants files for conciliation as
The union representing Air Canada flight attendants says it has filed for conciliation with the federal labour minister after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations with the airline.The Air Canada component of CUPE, which…
Trump’s tax bill is Republicans’ big, bloated, $4 trillion headache
GOP lawmakers prioritize politics over economic growth.
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