Driving the increase in prices, industry experts say, is cattle supply, which remains tight after a series of droughts. But in spite of that, consumer appetite remains strong, with overall demand for beef at record levels. Read More
Intuit lays off 17% of its global workforce
Intuit has laid off 17 per cent of its full-time workforce — or about 3,000 roles worldwide — as it plans to streamline the business and focus on key areas, including AI. Read More
Wealthsimple wants to expand its banking to kids and businesses
Canadian fintech company Wealthsimple is expanding its offerings for Canadian families, including accounts for children and teenagers, in a push to offer wider services to both consumers and businesses. Read More
Hyundai recalls some Elantra Hybrid vehicles over possible overheating, fire risk
Recall applies to 6,082 Canadian vehicles, according to Hyundai. No fires, incidents, injuries or fatalities have been reported in Canada related to the issue. Read More
Your slice of the bread price-fixing settlement is on its way
Approved claims started getting paid out during the week of May 11, according to the webpage for the class-action settlement. Depending on whether they received a Loblaw gift card in 2018, Canadians who applied can expect to see either $49.11 or $24.11. Read More
Stellantis refreshing North American products — and building 11 new models by 2030
For North America, the plan is designed to expand the automaker’s hybrid offerings, and offer new pickup trucks, a small van and seven “affordable” vehicles. Read More
Canada’s questions for the Artemis II crew
The Artemis II crew (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) meets up with CBC News chief correspondent Adrienne Arsenault in Montreal to answer questions from Canadians about their historic million-kilometre mission around the moon. Read More
Bear killed in Mission following attack; Grizzlies allegedly being fed near Smithers
B.C.'s Conservation Officer Service is reminding people to avoid attracting bears into human habitat or luring them with food, after a pair of incidents in the province this week. Read More
Banff grizzly cub struck by train in ‘heartbreaking’ loss for sensitive species
A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005. Read More