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Calgary's January housing inventory was down 35% from last year: real estate board

Calgary's January housing inventory was down 35% from last year: real estate board

CALGARY — The Calgary Real Estate Board says housing inventory sank to its lowest level since 2006 last month as tight market conditions continued.
Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report

Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada's GDP since legalization: report

TORONTO — Cannabis has boosted Canada's gross domestic product by $43.5 billion, including $13.3 billion in Ontario since recreational pot was legalized in October 2018, says a new study.
Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million to expand banking alternative

Fintech company Koho Financial raises $210 million to expand banking alternative

TORONTO — Koho Financial Inc. says it has raised $210 million in a series D funding round as it looks to expand its head count and accelerate growth.
Rogers Communications appoints new CFO amid ongoing senior leadership shuffle

Rogers Communications appoints new CFO amid ongoing senior leadership shuffle

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. has named a new chief financial officer amid an ongoing senior leadership shuffle. The Toronto-based company says it has appointed Rogers veteran Glenn Brandt to the role.
Corus buys majority stake in kids entertainment production company Aircraft Pictures

Corus buys majority stake in kids entertainment production company Aircraft Pictures

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. says it has purchased a majority stake in television and film production company Aircraft Pictures Ltd.
Toymaker Spin Master reports higher revenue as sales of toys, digital games climb

Toymaker Spin Master reports higher revenue as sales of toys, digital games climb

TORONTO — Toymaker Spin Master Corp. says its revenue grew 26.5 per cent compared with a year ago driven by growth in toy, entertainment and licensing and digital games revenues.
Businesses face shortage of skilled workers and young employees: report

Businesses face shortage of skilled workers and young employees: report

TORONTO — Canadian executives say the biggest challenges facing businesses right now are a shortage of skilled workers and finding young employees, according to a recent survey.
2nd cruise ship remains in Bahamas over lawsuit

2nd cruise ship remains in Bahamas over lawsuit

MIAMI (AP) — A second cruise ship diverted to the Bahamas on Monday, avoiding a U.S. judge’s order to seize one of the company's vessels.
EXPLAINER: What will Neil Young's protest mean for Spotify?

EXPLAINER: What will Neil Young's protest mean for Spotify?

NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Young vs Joe Rogan seems like the strangest of cultural clashes.
Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

Universal health care bill fails to pass in California

SACRAMENTO, Calif.