Canada’s awkward AUKUS situation

A new report co-authored by former national security advisor Vincent Rigby found that not only did Canada’s allies leave it out of the AUKUS security pact, they never sent an invite.  
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Canada’s new passport design unveiled

Yesterday, Canada unveiled a new passport design that’s sure to draw some double-takes during your next international trip. 
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Google’s AI search era officially begins

After Google’s developer’s conference yesterday, online search might never be the same.
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WFH is comfy, but is it a career killer?

The World Health Organization declared the pandemic over, and companies are calling employees back to the office. While it’s understandable why people aren’t happy about getting off the couch and back into a cubicle, it could be crucial to career growth.
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The debt ceiling drama continues

It’s once again time to check in on the US debt ceiling debacle. Spoiler alert: Joe Biden and GOP lawmakers are no closer to reaching a resolution on raising the debt ceiling after the president met with Congressional leaders yesterday.
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Newfoundland’s crabby dispute

A pricing dispute in Canada’s crustacean heartland has crabby fishers calling out seafood processors for their shellfishness. 
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The US dollar may meet its match

Developing countries are teaming up to take on the global monetary order as we know it.
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Lulu throws dupes for a loop

Want to get a free pair of Lululemon leggings? You just have to buy a fake pair first.
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EU pushes ahead on AI regulation

When it comes to tech regulation, Europe is like the friend who sucks it up and calls the Uber when everyone pretends to stare off into space. Cracking down on AI is no exception. 
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Is a digital loonie on the horizon?

The Bank of Canada (BoC) wants to know how you’d feel about swapping those cold hard coins for a less tangible alternative.
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Phone fraudsters are getting more aggressive

Have you ever answered an unknown number out of curiosity? More times than not, it’s a crackly-voiced person on the other end, offering you some service or product that sounds too good to be true—and probably is. 
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Airfares aren’t coming down to earth

Inflation may be descending elsewhere in the economy, but airfare (much like our flight puns in this story) is still flying high with no sign of landing any time soon. 

Driving the news: Flight ticket prices are up 27.4% from last year, according to a Financial Times analysis of 600 of the world’s most popular routes.
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Alberta declares wildfire emergency

Wildfire season has arrived early in Alberta this year, forcing the province to declare a state of emergency over the weekend and expand evacuation efforts.

Driving the news: Premier Danielle Smith declared a state of emergency on Saturday, granting the government extraordinary powers to manage the crisis.
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Nathan Blecharczyk on the future of short-term rentals

We sat down with Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk on Free Lunch By The Peak to talk about travel trends as the cost of living rises. Here's a sneak peek into the conversation: 
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The battle between AI and workers

From the role of AI in the writers' strike to IBM’s hiring freeze, it’s time to talk about how we plan to defend our jobs against the robots.
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A new king is crowned

In case you haven’t been up since 4 a.m. waiting with bated breath and a full English breakfast, King Charles III’s coronation was this morning, generating fawning and furor. 
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New grocery code leaves critics hungry

The grocery code of conduct that would govern the actions of Canada’s grocers and their suppliers is in its final draft, but it’s still leaving their top critics hungry for more.
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TD scraps First Horizon deal worth billions

After weeks of speculation about the fate of a takeover deal that would make TD Bank the sixth-largest lender in America, the offer is officially off the table. 
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Shopify lets go of its logistics dreams

Like our goal of reading 100 books, Shopify started the year with an unattainable dream that it’s now abandoned.
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How to settle your bill with the CRA

Finding out you owe money at tax time can be a significant source of financial stress, but don’t fret. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will work out a repayment plan with you—once they return to work. 
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