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CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CAPP says environmental groups should be held to same anti-greenwashing standards

CALGARY — An oil and gas industry group is calling on the federal Competition Bureau to ensure environmental groups are held to the same truth-in-advertising standards as other sectors under new federal greenwashing rules.
Giller Prize releases long list, drops Scotiabank from name

Giller Prize releases long list, drops Scotiabank from name

TORONTO — The group of authors in contention for this year’s $100,000 Giller Prize has been whittled down to 12, but one name is notably absent from the list: Scotiabank.
Toronto film festival touts new brand partnerships ahead of first fest without Bell

Toronto film festival touts new brand partnerships ahead of first fest without Bell

TORONTO — When the Toronto International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet to welcome Hollywood's top stars this week, it will do so with dozens of new brand supporters that organizers hope will put to rest any notions the event has lost some of
Corus Entertainment gets breathing room from lenders in amended debt deal

Corus Entertainment gets breathing room from lenders in amended debt deal

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment Inc. has negotiated an amendment to a credit agreement with its lenders to give it some increased breathing room as it works to deal with its debt.
Postmedia CEO says layoffs at SaltWire, Herald are necessary to stabilize papers

Postmedia CEO says layoffs at SaltWire, Herald are necessary to stabilize papers

HALIFAX — Layoffs at Atlantic Canada’s largest newspaper chain are necessary because the properties were facing bankruptcy, according to the CEO of Postmedia Network Inc.
Rogers deal to drop linear channels in acquiring Discovery Science, OWN, Animal Planet content

Rogers deal to drop linear channels in acquiring Discovery Science, OWN, Animal Planet content

TORONTO — Content from specialty channels bound for Rogers including Cooking, OWN, Discovery Science, Motor Trend and Animal Planet will be streamed and on demand when the brands switch to the media giant next year. Rogers Communications Inc.
Multi-level marketing or pyramid scheme? Look for these red flags before signing up

Multi-level marketing or pyramid scheme? Look for these red flags before signing up

It's an attractive proposition — being able to work from home and earn commission on sales, with the flexibility to work as little or as much as you want.
Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

Disney drops bid to have allergy-death lawsuit tossed because plaintiff signed up for Disney+

NEW YORK (AP) — Disney is no longer asking a Florida court to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit on the grounds that the victim’s family had signed up for its streaming service Disney+.
Corus shuts down Hamilton radio station, amid other 'necessary changes'

Corus shuts down Hamilton radio station, amid other 'necessary changes'

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment is making several structural changes to cut costs, including shuttering its 900 CHML radio station in Hamilton after decades on the air.
Rogers says Corus's business model 'broken' after being accused of 'predatory' action

Rogers says Corus's business model 'broken' after being accused of 'predatory' action

Corus Entertainment Inc. has filed a complaint with Canada's broadcasting regulator alleging Rogers Communications Inc. is "engaging in predatory behaviour" to suppress potential competition and breaching its regulatory requirements.