Monthly Archive: April 2018

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Irving-owned railway pleads not guilty to safety violations in oil transport

SAINT JOHN, N.B. — A railway owned by New Brunswick’s Irving family has pleaded not guilty to 24 charges alleging the company violated safety standards in the way it transported oil. The allegations against the New Brunswick Southern Railway Company Ltd., a subsidiary of J.D. Irving Ltd., occurred after a Transport Canada probe set off […]

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Gaming giant known for Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry sets up shop in Winnipeg

WINNIPEG — A world-renowned video game company is setting up shop in Winnipeg. Ubisoft, which is known for games like Assassin’s Creed and Far Cry, says it is opening an office in the city. The French gaming giant plans to invest $35 million in the province, creating 100 jobs over the next five years. There […]

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Facebook says it should have audited Cambridge Analytica

NEW YORK — Facebook’s No. 2 executive says the company should have conducted an audit after learning that a political consultancy improperly accessed user data nearly three years ago. Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg told NBC’s “Today” show that at the time, Facebook received legal assurances that Cambridge Analytica had deleted the improperly obtained information. […]

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As shares languish, Crescent Point rolls out option plan for key executives

As the old saying goes, that was then and this is now. In material prepared for its 2014 annual meeting, Calgary-based Crescent Point Energy Corp. told its shareholders that its executive compensation program took into consideration that, unlike some in its peer group, “it does not provide a pension or stock options to its executive […]

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La Capitale Signs Agreement With Google Cloud

La Capitale positions itself as an industry leader in the digital age Quebec, QC (Apr. 6, 2018) – La Capitale Insurance and Financial Services is pleased to announce that it has signed a cooperation...

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Recalls this week: space heaters, toy sets

Vornado space heaters are being recalled this week because a certain model can potentially overheat while in use, posing a fire hazard. Other recalled consumer products include toy sets with a battery component that can overheat. Here’s a more detailed look: SPACE HEATERS DETAILS: Vornado VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters sold in the following […]