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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expected to testify in $8 billion Facebook privacy lawsuit

A $8 billion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit against Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and company leaders — current and former — begins Wednesday, with claims stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting fir
Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

Wildfires show why CBC needs public safety mandate: researcher

OTTAWA — The wildfires that are flaring up across Canada again are one of the reasons public safety should be added to CBC/Radio-Canada’s mandate, a new report from a research centre at McGill University argues.
Schlumberger to sell ChampionX subsidiary in deal with Competition Bureau

Schlumberger to sell ChampionX subsidiary in deal with Competition Bureau

GATINEAU — The Competition Bureau says Schlumberger Ltd. has agreed to sell a subsidiary of ChampionX Corp. as part of its deal to buy the oilfield services company.
How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

How Trump could use a building renovation to oust Fed Chair Powell

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says he has finally found a way to achieve his goal of removing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging the U.S. central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation project.
Cogeco launches Canadian wireless service, plans to be in 12 markets in coming weeks

Cogeco launches Canadian wireless service, plans to be in 12 markets in coming weeks

Cogeco Inc. has launched its long-awaited wireless service in Canada, saying it plans to compete with other carriers in the market by targeting "low-to-mid data users.
US producer prices unchanged with wholesale inflation remaining under control

US producer prices unchanged with wholesale inflation remaining under control

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. wholesale inflation cooled last month, despite worries that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would push prices higher for goods before they reach consumers.
Annual pace of housing starts in June up 0.4 per cent from May: CMHC

Annual pace of housing starts in June up 0.4 per cent from May: CMHC

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in June edged up 0.4 per cent compared to May.
Ontario should rejig supports for small auto businesses in wake of tariffs, CFIB says

Ontario should rejig supports for small auto businesses in wake of tariffs, CFIB says

TORONTO — Ontario should rejig its programs meant to support auto businesses through the impact of tariffs and associated economic uncertainty, as the way they're currently structured is leaving small businesses in the lurch, an advocacy group says i
RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RCMP arrest alleged hijacker at Vancouver airport after airspace shut down

RICHMOND — RCMP say they've arrested the pilot of a small aircraft that was allegedly hijacked from Victoria and flown to Vancouver International Airport, where other flights had to be temporarily halted. RCMP in Richmond, B.C.
Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean

Trump to put tariffs of over 10% on smaller nations, including those in Africa and the Caribbean

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump told reporters Tuesday that he plans to place tariffs of over 10% on smaller countries, including nations in Africa and the Caribbean.