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Roblox isn’t getting the high financial scores that it used to, as the popular gaming platform has lost approximately $70 billion US in market value over the last year. The company says the steep drop-off is partly because of changes in the games its users play and growing pains as it attempts to attract older gamers — but experts say more could be at play.

Canada added 75,000 jobs in July, up 0.4 per cent, as the unemployment fell to 6.4 per cent, its lowest level in two years.

OpenAI, the tech giant behind ChatGPT, hosted an all-expenses-paid gathering of content creators to promote its new AI workplace tools. The backlash from followers was fierce and experts say it may just force the influencer marketing economy to figure out where it stands on artificial intelligence.

The union representing WestJet cabin crew has shared details of the tentative deal reached with the Calgary-based airline this week after a one-day strike.

A Quebec court has granted a request for creditor protection Goodfood Market Corp. made in hopes of restructuring under a new owner or with help from investors.

The Montreal-based company asked the Quebec Superior Court to authorize a formal sale and investment solicitation process under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA). The company intends to continue operating while looking for a buyer or new capital.

A Toronto-based company that made Coldcard, a bitcoin-only hardware wallet that has been the latest target of a data breach,has reportedly lost $100 million US worth of bitcoin as a result of the hack.

WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the flight attendants' strike deadline on Sunday.

WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the stike deadling on Sunday.

WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a "necessary measure" to protect travellers and their operations.

The Laval, Que.-based owner of Couche-Tard and Circle K stores announced Friday that it made an offer valued at more than $12 billion to buy Polish convenience store operator Zabka Group. The play comes after Alimentation Couche-Tard tried, but failed, to buy the parent company of 7-Eleven for more than a year.

It covers 2019 to 2026 Ram ​1500 vehicles that may have been built with a second-row ​center or second-row driver side seat belt buckle anchor that ‌was not properly attached to the vehicle body structure.

The figures show a second straight month of growth, with 13 of 20 industrial sectors contributing to the gains.

CEO Antonio Filosa cautioned that a major strategic overhaul would take time to bear fruit ​after the world's No. 4 automaker reported weaker-than-expected second-quarter results on Thursday, knocking its shares.

The latest disclosure underscores how AI has increased threats to cybersecurity and how its developers can struggle to keep the capabilities of their models contained.

A work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier after their union issued a 72-hour strike notice early Thursday morning. WestJet responded to the union's move by issuing a 72-hour lockout notice. For summer travellers worried about what this means for their plans, here's what you need to know.

With strike and lockout notices issued by the union and airline, flight attendants could walk off the job as soon as Sunday. That leaves passengers to decide whether they want to hope for a deal, or make other travel plans.

Canada's largest grocer is focusing on a new, profitable business: generic GLP-1 drugs. Loblaw says sales are up 40 per cent year-to-date.

AI now answers our questions, and increasingly carries out tasks for us, from planning itineraries to preparing research. The web is increasingly becoming a place where machines – rather than humans – go to learn things. What does that mean for the future of the human-centred web?

The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet has issued 72-hour strike notice, setting the stage for a work stoppage that could ground flights in the middle of a busy summer long weekend.

WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind-down operations ahead of a potential strike or lockout by its flight attendants. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue.

The federal government will "eliminate" the financial contribution requirement for streamers set by the CRTC and replace it with government funding, it said in a court document.

Bell says it has seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can compromise phone calls made to 911 and critical internet service.

Bell says it's seen a surge in copper wire thefts across its telecommunications infrastructure in 2026, which can disrupt phone and internet services.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China.

The freedom and lower price tag of open-weight models is turning the heads of business leaders in the west, where the merits have prompted letters from top tech leaders warning against restrictions on open models, despite the potential for security risks.

Amazon's Prime Video will exclusively broadcast Wednesday night national NHL regular-season games in Canada in English and French beginning next season, as part of a new 12-year sub-licensing agreement with Rogers Communications Inc.

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is back in Washington this week where he's continuing his search for a breakthrough in trade negotiations with the U.S. administration.

High diesel fuel prices following a tough couple of years for the industry mean the cost savings may not trickle down to consumers any time soon.

A new oil pipeline to the West Coast would lift Canada and Alberta's gross domestic product, but perhaps not to the degree the provincial and federal governments are forecasting, says a new report from TD Economics.

Waymo driverless cars were involved in 68 per cent fewer crashes than human drivers over a three-year period across four U.S. cities, according to new data from the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

Some Canadian mushroom farmers are raising concerns over how the latest American tariffs on the product could impact their sales on both sides of the border.

Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.

Nine Canadian provinces will soon allow wineries, distilleries, and breweries to sell their alcohol directly to consumers outside their home provinces, but Quebec has not yet signed the agreement. So why is Quebec staying on the sidelines?

After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster — saving time and money.

After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster — saving time and money.

WestJet is giving passengers with bookings from July 30 to Aug. 4 the opportunity to cancel or change their flights for free in light of the ongoing labour dispute with flight attendants.

It's the first time oil has risen above that benchmark of $100 since late May. Stocks sank under the pressure of rising oil prices, while companies with big fuel bills fell on worries about higher expenses.

Google was fined a total of 890 million euros ($1.01 billion US, or $1.43 billion Cdn) on Thursday for flouting European Union rules aimed at reining in ‌the power of Big Tech, the European Commission said.

These three charts break down which sectors are in the crosshairs, which provinces will be the hardest hit and how the tariffs will be felt on both sides of the border.

OpenAI said on Tuesday that an autonomous agent powered by its advanced artificial intelligence models went rogue during a security test and triggered ‌a hack that compromised the infrastructure of the AI startup Hugging Face last week.

Prices for fresh or frozen chicken thighs jumped 8.2 per cent from May to June — far above the monthly increases for the usual offenders like beef and coffee, according to inflation numbers.

While some businesses plan to hold steady in the face of a new tariff threat, others are dreading what they say could be a death knell. And with specific industries likely to be hit hard, business leaders are hoping the new threats could spur momentum on a trade deal with the U.S.

One of Canada's major grocers has announced a new approach to competition around the land where its stores are located.

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.

U.S. President Donald Trump is moving to impose tariffs of 50 per cent on a wide range of Canadian exports, a dramatic ramping up of his trade war against his northern neighbour.

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion US merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.

The union representing more than 5,000 workers at the Ford Motor Company of Canada has ratified a new three-year collective agreement — including a wage increase of three per cent per year; renewal of a cost-of-living allowance (COLA) and $1.2 billion in planned investments in Canadian manufacturing, according to details released by both the union and the company.

Prices at the pump increased at a slower rate on a year-over-year basis in June compared to May, the data showed.

WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.