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Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix phases out 'basic' streaming plan from its subscription options in Canada

Netflix Canada is done with being basic. The streaming giant says it's phasing out the $9.99 "basic" option from its price plans, taking away the cheapest subscription without ads.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls to close out its first losing week in the last six

Stock market today: Wall Street falls to close out its first losing week in the last six

NEW YORK (AP) — Another drop for stocks helped drag Wall Street to its first losing week in the last six. The S&P 500 closed 0.8% lower Friday, pulling back further from last week when it reached its highest level in more than a year.
Toronto-based food pickup service Ritual lays off 40% of staff

Toronto-based food pickup service Ritual lays off 40% of staff

TORONTO — Ritual says it has laid off about 40 per cent of its company. The cut carried out by the Toronto-based food pickup service amounts to about 38 workers.
'We're not going home:' Family flees 'apocalyptic' wildfire, aims to build back safer

'We're not going home:' Family flees 'apocalyptic' wildfire, aims to build back safer

HALIFAX — The church musician often napped after service. But on this Sunday in late May, it was a short rest. She awoke to a message from her minister. "There's a wildfire raging. A nearby subdivision is being evacuated.
Bell asks CRTC to drop local news requirements after mass layoffs

Bell asks CRTC to drop local news requirements after mass layoffs

TORONTO — BCE Inc.'s media arm is asking the federal telecommunications regulator to waive local news and Canadian programming requirements for its television stations, saying its obligations are based on outdated market realities.
Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Starbucks union calls strike over Pride displays, but the company calls it a misinformation campaign

Workers at 150 Starbucks locations will strike in the coming week over what their union says is a clash over decor supporting LGBTQ+ causes, but the company denies it's banned any such displays and accused the union of using misinformation as a tacti
A dip in inflation may not be enough to stop the BoC from raising rates next month

A dip in inflation may not be enough to stop the BoC from raising rates next month

OTTAWA — Forecasters are expecting the Bank of Canada to move ahead with another interest rate hike in July, even as they expect the annual inflation rate to slow significantly.
'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

'Baby Shark' bath toy recalled in Canada due to laceration hazard for children

A "Baby Shark" bath toy has been recalled in Canada because its plastic fin may cause lacerations. Health Canada says people should immediately stop using the Zuru Robo Alive Junior Baby Shark Toy with the model number 25282.
Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

Dutch government to end gas extraction in northern province after 60 years and many damaging quakes

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Extraction from one of the world's largest natural gas fields will end in October, the Dutch government announced Friday, turning off a lucrative source of revenue that also sparked unrest by causing a string of earthqua
Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

Executive chair Jamie Irving resigns from Postmedia board

TORONTO — Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says Jamie Irving has resigned as executive chair of the media conglomerate's board. The owner of the National Post and several other regional newspapers says Irving intends to pursue other opportunities.