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Consumer facial tissue brand Kleenex will soon be no more in Canada, as the company that makes the iconic product has decided to exit a major part of its business in this country. Corporate parent Kimberly-Clark cites 'unique complexities' of Canadian market to explain move Pass the facial tissue, Kleenex …

The U.S. Justice Department sued the Elon Musk-owned rocket and satellite company SpaceX on Thursday for allegedly discriminating against asylum seekers and refugees in hiring. Company is biased against asylum seekers and refugees in hiring decisions, lawsuit alleges The U.S. Justice Department sued Elon Musk-owned rocket and satellite company SpaceX …

Canada's biggest bank has cut about one per cent of its workforce since the start of May and is planning to cut up to two per cent more this quarter, RBC revealed in its quarterly earnings on Thursday. Bank has already shed 645 full-time positions and may cut up to …

Iran and Saudi Arabia were among six countries set to join Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa in the BRICS economic bloc next year, the bloc announced Thursday, a move that will likely throw more scrutiny on Beijing's political influence in the Persian Gulf. Move will expand bloc's economic …

Normal traffic has resumed in the Suez Canal after a brief slowdown following the collision of two oil tankers in the world's most heavily trafficked waterway. World's busiest waterway has had numerous incidents and delays in recent years Normal traffic has resumed in the Suez Canal after a brief slowdown …

The federal government is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood lumber. U.S. argues Canada's 'stumpage fee' system amounts to unfair subsidies on Canadian lumber The federal government is pushing back against the latest U.S. decision to keep imposing duties on Canadian softwood …

Thailand is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the legitimacy of the advertisements it runs, which has led to hundreds of thousands of people falling victim to financial scams. Country alleges social network giant isn't …

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 …

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 …

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 …