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Pre-paying for meals and fewer days open among changes in restaurant rebirth scene

Pre-paying for meals and fewer days open among changes in restaurant rebirth scene

TORONTO — Since netting a Michelin star earlier this year, Vancouver's Québécois-themed bistro St. Lawrence has been especially busy, with its chef crediting robust bookings to the confluence of extra buzz and the annual crush of holiday revellers.
Enghouse Systems signs deal to buy Qumu for US$18 million in cash

Enghouse Systems signs deal to buy Qumu for US$18 million in cash

MARKHAM, Ont. — Enghouse Systems Ltd. has signed a deal to buy Qumu Corp., a provider of cloud-based enterprise video technology, for US$18 million. Under the agreement, Enghouse will pay 90 cents US per share in cash for the company.
EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads

EU accuses Meta of antitrust breaches with classified ads

LONDON (AP) — The European Union on Monday accused Facebook parent Meta of breaching the bloc's antitrust rules by distorting competition in the online classified ads business.
Non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits on the rise as demand grows

Non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits on the rise as demand grows

With the holiday season in full swing and "Dry January" around the corner, Canadians who don't drink alcohol or want to cut back may find more options on menus and store shelves.
Paid-by-the-page ebook subscription model a boon for genre writers

Paid-by-the-page ebook subscription model a boon for genre writers

Though her knitwear patterns had previously been published in books and magazines, Reagan Davis was ready to spin a different kind of yarn.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Markets It is the last full week of trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange for what has been a difficult year for many investors.
Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

Grocery shoplifting on the rise in Canada amid inflation, industry insiders say

Shoplifting has surged to an alarming level across Canada, industry insiders say, with inflation and labour shortages cited as major factors behind the increase.
Friendly rivals: with EV tensions in past, Canada poised to compete with biggest ally

Friendly rivals: with EV tensions in past, Canada poised to compete with biggest ally

WASHINGTON — Friends, partners, allies — and rivals.
As politicians played inflation blame game in 2022, what really drove rising prices?

As politicians played inflation blame game in 2022, what really drove rising prices?

OTTAWA — Some called it "Justinflation." Others called it "greedflation." But reality might be a lot less catchy than the wordplay that has taken off in Canadian politics this year.
alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich recalled over undeclared milk

alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich recalled over undeclared milk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for alpha brand Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich -- meatless sausage because the product contains milk that is not listed on the label. The sandwich was sold in 156g packages across Canada.
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