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Hot Picks: Amazon, Walmart and Chewy named top retail stock picks
Arun Sundaram, senior vice president at CFRA Research, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his Hot Picks in retail. Retail stocks are drawing investor attention as trends in e-commerce, grocery and pet care reshape the sector. Analysts point to new...

Chinese Toymaker Accused of Collecting Data on Children in US Also Sold Products in Canada
A child looks at his phone in this undated file photo. U.S. authorities have taken action against a Chinese toymaker saying it failed to disclose to users that its companion app for the company's robotic toys allowed a third party to collect...

Adventures in Banking: Rick Waugh’s Canadian Horatio Alger Story
Gimme a Crisis: In the Room with Global Banker Rick Waugh By Howard Green Penguin Random House-Viking Canada/October 2025 Reviewed by Anthony Wilson-Smith October 3, 2025 Of the enduring descriptions of bankers and banks, more than a few focus on...

Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving in October, not November
Canadian Thanksgiving takes place in October, tied to the country’s earlier harvest season and setting it apart from the November holiday in the United States. With cool weather setting in and fields newly cleared, families gather to share the...

U.S. expands Section 232 tariffs to wood products
On Sept. 29, President Trump issued a Proclamation expanding Section 232 tariffs to cover imports of timber, lumber, and their derivative products. These include common household products such as cabinets, vanities, and certain furniture products....

Canadian robotics supplier Vention says Trump's new tariffs miss the mark
A Vention cobot cell — including the robotic arm, the work station and the computer — can cost as little as US$50,000 for simply moving parts around, though it’s much more for machines that complete more complicated tasks. The robotic arm is...

Maxwell House coffee changes its name ‘to meet the needs of today's consumer’
Breadcrumb Trail Links Eat Money News World Rebranding to Maxwell Apartment aims to reflect living standards nowadays Woman enjoying her freshly brewed coffee at home. Getty Images Maxwell House is moving on from, well, Maxwell House....

Celestica & Hammond: 2 Canadian Stocks That 10X’d. What’s Next?
The TSX30 is out, and there are two Canadian companies that investors have likely already noticed before the TSX today. Those are Celestica (TSX:CLS) and Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A), and it’s clear why. Over the last few years, both of...


Some Canadians travelling to the US now have to pay a new $350 'integrity fee'
If you're planning a trip to the United States, heads up — Canada-U.S. travel just got a lot more expensive for some. A new U.S. travel visa rule came into effect this week, and it could cost some Canadians an extra $350 before even leaving the...
Federal government installs 157 new electric vehicle chargers in Atlantic Canada
New EV chargers are being installed at workplaces, public on-street parking and multi-unit residential buildings in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Prince Edward Island. HALIFAX — On Oct. 3, Kody Blois, Parliamentary...

Canadian and European tourist arrivals to Caribbean decline in first half of 2025
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has reported a downturn in visitor arrivals from Canada and Europe in the first half of 2025, even as other markets showed growth. - Advertisement - According to CTO database administrator Paul Garnes,...

We compared prices of 12 items at Ontario grocery stores to find the cheapest products
We checked the prices of a dozen items at Ontario grocery stores to find where you get the most bang for your buck. So, here's what you need to know about which store has the cheapest products and the cheapest total basket cost. There are a few...

Trump’s Going Shopping in Your Backyard
After covering China’s latest strategy, with BHP on Thursday, I thought it might be worth exploring our trading alternatives. And specifically, how Aussie investors can benefit from a coming boom. Because the Trump administration isn’t just...

For remote Indigenous communities, Canada Post is a 'lifeline'
People in remote Indigenous communities that rely on Canada Post for essential items say they are the hardest hit when labour disputes affect services. National Inuit advocacy organization Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami has called for a quick resolution...

Amazon hiring thousands in Canada with jobs opening in Victoria ahead of holidays
Amazon is preparing for the busy holiday shopping season and plan to hire over 7,000 seasonal employees across Canada, with more than 30 of those jobs located in Victoria. The company says hiring will take place in phases starting this month and...

NC trade with Canada remains steady overall, certain commodities impacted
Despite tariffs, trade with Canada has remained largely unchanged for North Carolina, with exceptions for certain commodities, according to year-to-date data from the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC). “Year-to-date (YTD)...

Canada’s climate contradictions come with economic risks
More digging is a poor way to leave a hole. This is what’s happening as Canada tries to build its low-carbon economy of the future, investing in clean energy while at the same time funding a growing fossil fuel industry. The inherent...

Air Canada makes alcohol free on all flights amid pressure from flyers, key rival
Air Canada will now offer complimentary beer, wine and Canadian-made snacks to all passengers across its network. The new service, which started last month, is available on Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge and Air Canada Express flights operated by...

Iranian oil executive barred from Canada for being senior regime official
A former executive in Tehran’s state oil company has been barred from entering Canada on the grounds he was a senior member of the Iranian regime. In a ruling handed down on Thursday, the Federal Court upheld the government’s decision to deny...