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April Fong
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Deputy Personal Finance Editor, The Globe and Mail
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One of Bay Street's most prominent figures, David Rosenberg, has found himself at the centre of an alleged online “pump and dump” scam that used his identity to defraud investors. From @theglobeandmail.com:
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David Rosenberg says investment scam using his name bilked victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Rosenberg Research founder says he believes the fraud exceeds $1-million
www.theglobeandmail.com
June 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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💥 Are you wearing anything "Boom Boom"?

Olivia Grandy reports on how loud luxury is back -- think 1980s power suits, vibrant hues, furs and leopard print -- despite Canadians' financial uncertainty amid the trade war and years of higher living costs. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
‘Boom boom’ fashion is having a moment as Canadians dress against economic uncertainty
The loud looks inspired by 1980s excess are taking over runways around the world, and people who want to project success – whether they have it or not – are embracing the aesthetic
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have delivered a stinging backhand shot to businesses catering to one of North America’s fastest-growing and most accessible sports: Pickleball.
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The trade war is being volleyed onto Canada’s pickleball courts
With most equipment coming from the U.S., many businesses are bracing for added tariff costs that they’ll need to pass on to consumers, industry experts say
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Exclusive: RBC laid off about 30 executives, and plans more job cuts in major restructuring, sources say. The bank will continue with a round of junior-level layoffs in early 2025.
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RBC laid off about 30 executives, plans more restructuring, sources say - The Logic
Country’s largest bank reorganizes in bid to strengthen global business after $13.5B HSBC Canada deal.
thelogic.co
December 19, 2024 at 8:27 PM
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Scoop by @aimlo.bsky.social: RBC has been undergoing a major restructuring after its HSBC Canada acquisition. More layoffs to come in early 2025 thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
RBC laid off about 30 executives, plans more restructuring, sources say - The Logic
Country’s largest bank reorganizes in bid to strengthen global business after $13.5B HSBC Canada deal.
thelogic.co
December 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
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A GST freeze + the Canada Post strike. This year, December may be the cruelest month for Canadian small businesses.

Laura Osman reports for @thelogic.co: thelogic.co/news/gst-bre...
GST break, postal strike making December a cruel month for small business - The Logic
Retailers' most wonderful time of the year is shaping up to be costly and stressful.
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December 5, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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The Logic held its ✨first✨ editorial board with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy last week. In a wide-ranging conversation, the minister spoke about:
November 25, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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A small Canadian shawarma chain attracted praise from crypto fans, influencers, and billionaire Michael Saylor after going all-in on Bitcoin. Now it's mapping out a global expansion.
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A Canadian shawarma chain goes global with a big Bitcoin bet - The Logic
Tahini’s put its entire cash reserves in crypto, inspired—and now endorsed—by MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor.
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November 22, 2024 at 3:24 PM