BUSINESS NEWS – Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook said on Wednesday that customer data was being “weaponized with military efficiency” by companies to increase profit. Rosanna Philpott has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Billionaire Dad Suing Daughter Over Money
TORONTO — An Ontario business magnate is suing his daughter, two grandchildren and others for allegedly mismanaging the family’s assets and trust funds. Frank Stronach, the man who started the autoparts business Magna International, and his wife, Elfriede, have launched the lawsuit in Ontario Superior Court and said they have done so as a last…
Kate Fenske is The New Boss at Downtown Winnipeg Biz
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ is pleased to announce the appointment of Kate Fenske as the Chief Executive Officer of the Downtown Winnipeg BIZ commencing October 1, 2018. Kate replaces Stefano Grande who recently accepted the role of CEO of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. “When we learned of Stefano…
Ford Recalls Two Million F-150 Pickup trucks
BUSINESS NEWS – Ford Motor is recalling two million F-150 pickup trucks in North America after reports of seat-belt fire smoke or fire. Fred Katayama has more information in this Reuters News video report.
Big Telecom Companies Pricing Practices to be Reviewed by Feds
TORONTO — The sales practices of Canada’s largest telecommunications companies — a long−time sore spot for many consumers — will be the subject of a public inquiry ordered by the federal government on Thursday. “Like many Canadians, we are concerned by allegations of clearly inappropriate sales practices by telecom carriers,” Navdeep Bains, the minister responsible…
Small Business Confidence Declines Again in Manitoba
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer, which reveals optimism among Manitoba’s small business owners declined again in April to an index of 59.9, down from 61.2 in March. However, optimism remains above the national average index of 56.6. “It is concerning to see that Manitoba’s small…
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