Crocs closes its last plants, but will continue making shoes

located in Italy, was also announced on a date that was not specified. The Crocs shoe company, headquartered in Colorado, shut down its plant in Mexico. The closure of its last plant, located... Read more »

Visa and MasterCard to reduce merchants fees for businesses

Ottawa announced Thursday that the Visa and MasterCard credit card companies have agreed to reduce the fees they charge businesses in Canada. Starting in 2020, Visa and MasterCard will reduce business management... Read more »

Government cancels pilot project on guaranteed minimum income

The Progressive Conservatives in Ontario have opened new Twitter and Facebook accounts under the name Ontario News Now. This is not a new news media, but a publicly funded caucus advertising tool.... Read more »

Hay shortage in the Prairies due to hot, dry weather

Warm, dry weather in recent weeks has hurt grass crops in the Prairies, according to the Manitoba government. Many farmers in the province have harvested only half to one-third of the hay... Read more »

US growth surges, Donald Trump triumphs

US growth jumped in the second quarter, surpassing 4% for the first time in four years, a performance hailed with triumph by Donald Trump. From April to June, the expansion of Gross... Read more »