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May 04 2026EDUCATION

How Canadian Childcare Centers Shape Kids’ Movement Habits

Canadian childcare centers play a big role in how kids learn to move. Researchers looked across the country to see what rules these centers have about exercise, screen time, sitting, and sleep. They wanted to know if the rules differ depending on the type of center or where it is located. The

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Mar 28 2026BUSINESS

Canada Seeks Quick Trade Deal with South America

Canadian trade officials are pushing hard to finish a free‑trade agreement with the Mercosur group by this fall. The country wants to speed up talks, aiming for meetings every six weeks or so, according to the minister of international trade speaking at a WTO event in Cameroon. He has already held t

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Why Costco's Stance on Diversity Matters

Costco has taken a bold step by sticking to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, even when others are stepping back. This isn't just a smart business move; it's a strong statement that values all employees, customers, and communities. By doing this, Costco shows that it cares about mo

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Dec 13 2025BUSINESS

Costco's Mixed Bag: Sales Up, Stock Down

Costco has been doing well in terms of sales, but its stock is not keeping up. In the first quarter of fiscal 2026, Costco made $4. 50 per share. This was more than what experts thought it would make. The company's total revenue went up by 8. 3% to $67. 3 billion. Membership fees also went up by 14%

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Jun 28 2025BUSINESS

Canadian Businesses Navigate Shifting Trade Waters

Canadian businesses are struggling with the constant changes in U. S. tariffs, which have made planning for the future nearly impossible. Wes Love, who runs Taurus Craco in the Toronto area, knows this all too well. His company imports machinery and sends it to the U. S. , but Trump's tariffs have c

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Jan 27 2025BUSINESS

Costco Faces Shareholder Pushback on DEI Policies

Costco's shareholders recently shot down a proposal questioning the wholesale club's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. The activist investors leading the charge, however, aren't ready to throw in the towel just yet. Ethan Peck, deputy director of the National Center for Public Policy

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Canadian Leaders Demand Trump Drops 51st State Idea: 'Not a Joke Anymore'

Canadian leaders are fed up with President-elect Donald Trump's repeated suggestion that Canada should become the 51st state. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who handles U. S. -Canada relations, has said, "The joke is over. " Trump has been saying Canada and Greenland could join the U. S. , with C

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Dec 28 2024BUSINESS

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Despite Critics

Costco, the popular warehouse retailer, is taking a strong stance against a growing wave of opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The company recently advised its shareholders to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank, the National Center for Public Policy Rese

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