Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Voice of iconic character since 1990s will serve as 'Mario Ambassador,' says Nintendo Charles Martinet, the original voice of Mario in Nintendo games since the 1990s, is stepping down. Nintendo of America confirmed on …
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Every developer has opted to pay Montreal instead of building affordable housing, under new bylaw
Two years after Valérie Plante's administration said a new housing bylaw would lead to the construction of 600 new social housing units per year, the city hasn't seen a single one. Meanwhile, the housing affordability crisis continues to grow. Contributions to social and affordable housing funds not enough for a …
Read More »Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale sues for wrongful dismissal, seeking $24M
Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale is suing the company for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract, alleging Rogers chairman Edward Rogers carried out "malicious, high-handed, and oppressive conduct." Former CEO lost battle for power with chair Edward Rogers Former Rogers CEO Joe Natale is suing the company for wrongful dismissal …
Read More »N.W.T. wildfire evacuees say Facebook’s news ban ‘dangerous’ in emergency situation
The ongoing fight between tech company Meta and the federal government over subsidizing news publishers means links to news sources are being blocked on sites like Facebook and Instagram. Wildfire evacuees in the Northwest Territories say that's making it harder to share life-saving information during an emergency. Meta notes government …
Read More »WestJet, Air Canada face criticism over Yellowknife flights as wildfires rage
As wildfires burn across the Northwest Territories, Canada’s major airlines are facing criticism that not enough is being done to accommodate passengers looking to flee the region or change their flights. Canada’s major airlines field complaints that not enough being done to accommodate passengers As wildfires burn across the Northwest …
Read More »Canopy Growth to sell Smiths Falls HQ back to Hershey
Cannabis company Canopy Growth Corp. announced Thursday it's shutting down its Smiths Falls headquarters and selling the building back to its original owner, Hershey Canada Inc. Cannabis company to sell Hershey Drive facility for $53M Eric Evoy shares he's looking forward to the return of Hershey to his small town, …
Read More »Video promoting $2,000 rent for 200-square-foot Vancouver apartment widely criticized
The rents for newly renovated studio units at the Lotus Hotel had been publicly listed for $1,995 a month for some time, but it took a viral TikTok video to spark a larger conversation about the property — and the state of renting in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The Lotus historically …
Read More »Taylor Swift fan frustration continues as RBC Avion ticket codes go fast — with a long waitlist
For the second time in barely a week, Canadian Taylor Swift fans have bad blood about being shut out of buying tickets to thus far the only Canadian stops on her world tour next year. Marketing professor says cruel summer for fans is a misstep for the brand For the …
Read More »Suncor has been too focused on energy transition, must get back to fundamentals: CEO
The man hired to turn around the flagging fortunes of Suncor Energy said Tuesday he believes the company has been too focused in recent years on the energy transition and must get back to an oil-centred business strategy. 'We win by creating value through our large integrated asset base underpinned …
Read More »Canadian corporate ethics czar launches probe of Ralph Lauren over alleged use of forced labour
Ottawa's corporate ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the alleged use of forced labour in its supply chains. Watchdog also has asked Toronto-based mining company GobiMin to improve its policies Ottawa's corporate-ethics watchdog has announced an investigation into fashion company Ralph Lauren over the …
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