The Toronto Blue Jays may be tied at the bottom of the AL East standings, but that’s not the only reason some fans are upset. After an April email was sent out to season ticket holders on the next phase of the $300-million renovation of Rogers Centre, some longtime Jays fans were dismayed to realize…
Russia Accuses Japan of ‘Cynical Speculation’ After Tokyo’s Nuclear Rebuke
(Reuters) – Russia on Saturday accused Japan of “cynical, unscrupulous speculation” over Tokyo’s comments around the nuclear threat Moscow poses and promised to respond to Japan’s latest round of sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno on Friday said Japan would place additional sanctions on Russia after the Group of…
MPs call for climate-focused rules for Canada’s big banks
A cross-party group of federal lawmakers is backing a call for climate-focused rules on how Canada’s banks, insurers and pension funds invest their money. “We have to do more,” said Ryan Turnbull, the Liberal MP leading a new push to bring the financial system in line with the commitment Canada has made to reduce its…
NYC Small Business Owners Feel Optimistic about the Year Ahead Despite Ongoing Economic Volatility, TD Bank Survey Finds
New York, NY, May 23, 2023 – A survey released today by TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, found that despite ongoing market and macroeconomic volatility, New York City’s small business owners are still very optimistic about meeting or exceeding their business goals in 2023, following a successful previous year. Nearly all (91%) of respondents…
Karren Brady comments on “hard to watch” Apprentice interview scenes
Karren Brady on “hard to watch” Apprentice scenes Ray Burmiston – BBC The Apprentice aide Karren Brady has defended the comments she made during season 17’s interview episode. The interview stage is known to be tough, as the candidates are grilled by Lord Alan Sugar’s advisors over their business plans. However, Brady received negative backlash…
Fellowship awards, Trig-Stars and scholarships: Education news
GBCC student receives Newman Civic Fellowship Louis Fowler PORTSMOUTH — Louis Fowler, a first-year business marketing major at Great Bay Community College, has received a Newman Civic Fellowship, a national year-long scholarship program that recognizes and supports student problem-solvers with leadership qualities. Fellows are nominated based on their potential for public leadership and their work…
Incorporating Scenario Planning into your Business Plan
RBC Small Business Talks uncovers the latest trends and insights to help owners navigate the issues & opportunities facing businesses today. Businesses always operate under a certain degree of uncertainty, and planning for the “what ifs” is critically important. Scenario planning, which involves making assumptions on what the future will bring, can help you gain…
FAA orders grounding of all Air Canada and Rouge flights in US lifted
A brief ground stop order for all Air Canada and Rouge flights in the US due to an unspecified computer issue has been lifted. A little after 11 am ET on Thursday, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ordered what’s known as a “ground stop” to all of the airline’s destinations in the US due…