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'The Sticky' taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec

'The Sticky' taps real-life maple syrup heist for series about unseen side of Quebec

TORONTO — Toronto-born actor Chris Diamantopoulos says he always seeks projects that are shot and set in Canada but has often been put off by the way his country is portrayed on American TV.
Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico

Home Depot looks to build on 2026 FIFA World Cup audience in Canada, U.S. and Mexico

The FIFA World Cup is more than a soccer showcase. It's big business with the 2022 men's tournament in Qatar engaging five billion fans across all media, from linear TV to digital and social media, according to FIFA, soccer's world governing body.
Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says

Ontario spent highest-ever amount on government ads, auditor says

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government spent three times the amount of money on government advertising in the last fiscal year as it did the year before – the highest amount ever – and most campaigns were more partisan than informational, t
Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

Competition Bureau suing Google, wants company to sell off two advertising services

The Competition Bureau is suing Google over alleged anticompetitive conduct in the tech giant's online advertising business and wants the company to sell off two of its services and pay a penalty.
Relying on product reviews during Black Friday? How to spot real ones from the fakes

Relying on product reviews during Black Friday? How to spot real ones from the fakes

You see an affordable product with thousands of reviews and an average rating of at least four stars. Add to cart? Maybe, maybe not.
Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court filings show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into what sparked the Competition Bureau's investigation into two of Canada's most prominent furniture retailers.
Court docs show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

Court docs show what sparked Competition Bureau probe into Leon's, The Brick

TORONTO — Court documents are offering a window into the Competition Bureau's investigation into Leon’s Furniture Ltd. and its subsidiary The Brick Warehouse LP.
Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada's Walk of Fame honourees for 2025

Our Lady Peace, Mike Weir among Canada's Walk of Fame honourees for 2025

TORONTO — Rock band Our Lady Peace, golf star Mike Weir and actress Tonya Williams are among those set to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame next year. They will join Juno-winning guitarist Liona Boyd, pioneering cardiovascular surgeon Dr.
B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry

B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry

Just days after being appointed to their new jobs, three members of the British Columbia government are off to California to promote the province as a hot spot for film production.
Competition Bureau investigating Leon's, The Brick for alleged deceptive marketing

Competition Bureau investigating Leon's, The Brick for alleged deceptive marketing

The Competition Bureau has obtained a court order in an investigation centering around whether Leon's Furniture Ltd. and its subsidiary The Brick deceptively marketed their products.