Pornhub completely disrupted the adult entertainment industry, and its influence on culture and our collective experiences of sexual expression online is undeniable. But Pornhub, which bills itself as the world’s leading free porn site, is now attempting to adapt to the times itself. It’s facing a changing landscape of howContinue Reading
Business Indigo Books & Music Inc. has agreed to be taken private after agreeing to a sweetened offer from a holding company connected to its largest shareholder. Board’s independent committee unanimously recommended accepting the offerThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 03, 2024 9:45 AM EDT | Last Updated: April 3Continue Reading
A federal proposal to include rental payments in calculating credit scores might help some Canadians move into home ownership, but it could have consequences on renters who are already struggling with rising costs. One measure of the proposed Canadian Renters’ Bill of Rights, announced last week by Prime Minister JustinContinue Reading
Business The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy. Central bank’s surveys showed outlook is improving amid expectation of rate cutsThe Canadian Press · Posted: Apr 01, 2024 11:45 AMContinue Reading
One of the latest volleys in the multibillion-dollar fast food wars started with a late night on Karan Suri’s TikTok. A&W’s director of menu development was scrolling his phone when he came across the “pickle girl” trend that was making the rounds last year, with women (and one very loud and adorable three-year-old)Continue Reading
Business The Body Shop will close 33 of its Canadian stores and end online sales, the Canadian subsidiary of the U.K. beauty and cosmetics shop announced. Retailer previously said Canadian stores would not be impacted by U.K. branch’s woes Jenna Benchetrit · CBC News · Posted: Mar 01, 2024 7:37 PMContinue Reading
Business First-time homebuyer incentive is discontinued, says federal housing agencyThe first-time homebuyer incentive has been discontinued by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, the federal agency announced on Thursday. Deadline for last round of new or resubmitted applications is midnight ET on March 21, 2024 Jenna Benchetrit · CBC NewsContinue Reading
Business Elon Musk has sued ChatGPT-maker OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, saying they abandoned the startup’s original mission to develop artificial intelligence for the benefit of humanity and not for profit. Musk sought court ruling asking startup to make research, tech available to publicThomson Reuters · Posted: Mar 01,Continue Reading
Business It comes as no surprise to some industry experts: Air Canada hiked its first checked-bag fee by $5 for economy-type fares this week, just two weeks after WestJet did the same. Domestic checked-bag fees have climbed 40% since they were introduced in 2014 Sophia Harris · CBC News ·Continue Reading
