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Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run

Why ditching fast fashion never goes out of style, and can save money in the long run

Danielle Cosentino used to give bags of unwanted clothes to her cousin every year. While her cousin loved the free stuff, Cosentino grew tired of buying so much and wearing so little.
Transat AT names Jean-François Pruneau as next chief financial officer

Transat AT names Jean-François Pruneau as next chief financial officer

MONTREAL — Transat AT Inc. says it has named veteran Quebec executive Jean-François Pruneau as its next chief financial officer. Pruneau will start officially at the travel company on Jan. 9.
Equifax report says Q3 business delinquencies up from previous quarter

Equifax report says Q3 business delinquencies up from previous quarter

TORONTO — A new report says more Canadian businesses are missing debt payments. The report by Equifax Canada says overall delinquencies for businesses in the third quarter rose 3.
Choice Hotels launches hostile takeover bid for rival Wyndham after being repeatedly rebuffed

Choice Hotels launches hostile takeover bid for rival Wyndham after being repeatedly rebuffed

Choice Hotels is launching a hostile takeover offer for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts after repeated attempts to reach a deal with the rival hotel chain were rebuffed.
Missile strikes Norwegian-flagged tanker in Red Sea off Yemen in apparent expansion of rebel attacks

Missile strikes Norwegian-flagged tanker in Red Sea off Yemen in apparent expansion of rebel attacks

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A missile suspected to have been fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels slammed into a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen near a key maritime chokepoint, authorities said Tuesday.
Canada Post says issue that prevented it from accepting some parcels is fixed

Canada Post says issue that prevented it from accepting some parcels is fixed

Canada Post says a problem that meant it couldn't accept some parcels with only two weeks to go before Christmas has now been fixed.
Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empi
Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility

Indigenous advisory council for CN resigns, says railway won't take responsibility

EDMONTON — The Canadian National Railway Co. acknowledged its colonial history but stopped short of an apology Monday after an advisory council of prominent Indigenous leaders resigned.
New Mexico, the No. 2 oil-producing US state, braces for possible end to income bonanza

New Mexico, the No. 2 oil-producing US state, braces for possible end to income bonanza

SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A windfall in government income from petroleum production is slowing down but far from over in New Mexico as the nation's No.
All grocers need to sign code of conduct for it to be successful, Metro CEO tells MPs

All grocers need to sign code of conduct for it to be successful, Metro CEO tells MPs

All major industry players need to sign on to the grocery code of conduct in order for it to be successful, said Metro Inc. president and CEO Eric La Flèche.