Facing A Wave Of Opposition, Amazon Reconsiders New York Headquarters Site, Two Officials Say

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Interfor says it's shipping more lumber from Canada after China tariffs on U.S.: The Canadian Press


Interfor Corp. says the company has markedly increased lumber shipments from Canada to China

Facing a wave of opposition, Amazon reconsiders New York headquarters site, two officials say: Washington Post


Once hailed as an economic triumph, the project in Queens now faces withering criticism from some politicians and advocacy groups

The subtle sound of debt: Mastercard joins the race for consumers’ ears — with a little help from Linkin Park: Jake Edmiston


Mastercard consulted musicologists and as many as 45 recording artists — 'not a cheap affair'

With Canadian tech firms starving for talent, should Quebec be subsidizing Ubisoft’s labour costs?: Kevin Carmichael


Kevin Carmichael: The foreign company hailed as a Quebec success story might now be hurting the tech scene it helped create

Scotiabank sells El Salvador businesses, further shrinking its international footprint: Geoff Zochodne


Withdrawal from El Salvador follows nine Caribbean countries and Dominican Republic

Sears to live on — for now — as Lampert’s $5.2-billion bid wins approval from bankruptcy court: Bloomberg News


The judge took the unusual step of defending Lampert, who he said had the chance to take action that would be of "great meaning"

Canada unexpectedly gains almost 67,000 jobs as private-sector hiring hits record: Bloomberg News


A sign of strength in an economy facing several other headwinds

Canada gains 66,800 jobs, blowing away forecasts: The Canadian Press


But jobless rate climbs to 5.8% from 5.6%

Jeff Bezos may now face an even bigger battle: Convincing investors extortion and embarrassing photos won’t distract him: Bloomberg News


The world's wealthiest man stunned the industry last night when he accused the National Enquirer of trying to blackmail him

Tips are taxable income, even when they come from gambling winnings: Jamie Golombek


Jamie Golombek: A slot attendant omitted tips from his taxable income, theorizing that because gambling winnings are tax-free, his tips should be, too. Not so fast, judge said

Young B.C. couple who are landlords while renting themselves risk wrecking their retirement: Andrew Allentuck


Couple think they've made a good choice by investing heavily in real estate, but they pay out more renting than they take in on two properties

Ink barely dry on $4.5B deal for petrochemicals plant, Pembina eyes ethane opportunity: Geoffrey Morgan


Twenty-three chemical companies vie for share of Alberta's $2.1 billion royalty credit support, the 'true difference maker'

Details emerging about Gerald Cotten, the young founder of QuadrigaCX - Financial Post:


Details emerging about Gerald Cotten, the young founder of QuadrigaCX Financial Post HALIFAX — A clearer picture is emerging of the young man at the centre of the mysterious demise of one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges.Gerald... View full covera…

Canada’s housing market still ‘vulnerable’ even as Toronto valuations cool, says CMHC: The Canadian Press


Vulnerability remains high in Hamilton, Ont., and Vancouver

Five deeply ingrained misconceptions about the market: Tom Bradley


Tom Bradley: Investors need to cut through the industry lore

Innovation Nation: Big tech lifts all boats: Special to Financial Post


Toronto’s tech sector is having a moment on the world stage and we need to use it — not work against it — to accelerate the growth of made-in-Canada venture

Innovation Nation: How technology is reshaping the insurance industry: Special to Financial Post


Opinion: The rise of wearable tech and autonomous cars present the insurance industry with its greatest risk – and opportunity – since pirates took to the seas

Scores of sleuths are searching for Quadriga’s frozen crypto coins — if they even exist at all: Bloomberg News


Some experts say the claim that the codes needed to unlock the crypto accounts are lost doesn't pass the smell test

Trudeau is right: 40% of Canadians don’t pay income taxes, which means someone else is picking up the bill: Ted Rechtshaffen


Ted Rechtshaffen: The top 20 per cent is likely paying 70 per cent or more of all income taxes

Great-West Lifeco raises dividend but profit falls short of estimates: The Canadian Press


WINNIPEG — Great-West Lifeco Inc. raised its dividend as it reported a fourth-quarter profit of $710 million but fell short of expectations. The life insurer will now pay a quarterly dividend of 41.3 cents per share, up from 38.9 cents. The increased payment …


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