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A vacation rental company has angered some in Newfoundland and Labrador who say it used a classic song from the province in a derogatory way in a recent advertisement.
Source: ctv business
Classic Newfoundland song used in derogatory way in Super Bowl ad: critics

On Monday, that Canada-wide status was truly solidified when A&W Canada launched the spicy piri piri potato buddy from coast to coast.
Source: ctv business
‘A Canada thing’: Popular menu hack convinces A&W to offer South Asian-style sandwich

With prices soaring and budgets stretched, consumers are turning increasingly to so-called imperfect food to save on produce that a fresh crop of online grocers says is just as tasty — if a little gnarled.
Source: ctv business
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise

Jeff Bezos filed a statement with federal regulators indicating his sale of nearly 12 million shares of Amazon stock worth more than US$2 billion.
Source: ctv business
Jeff Bezos sells nearly 12 million Amazon shares worth at least US billion, with more to come

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week include new housing and economic data.
Source: ctv business
5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Elon Musk’s brain implant company Neuralink has moved its legal corporate home from Delaware to Nevada after a Delaware judge struck down Musk’s US$55.8 billion pay package as CEO of Tesla.
Source: ctv business
Elon Musk’s Neuralink moves legal home to Nevada after Delaware judge invalidates his Tesla pay deal

CTV W5 unveils the worst offenders when it comes to responding to Better Business Bureau complaints.
Source: ctv business
The most expensive zip-tie: W5’s hidden cameras catch repair company in action

It may soon cost more to send letters in the mail.
Source: ctv business
Canada Post planning to raise the price of stamps by 7 cents

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is trash-talking BCE Inc.’s widespread layoffs, calling the cuts a “garbage decision.”
Source: ctv business
Trudeau says he’s furious over Bell Media layoffs, calling it a ‘garbage decision’

Indigo Books & Music Inc.’s chief executive says the retailer’s last year has been “challenging” and it could be a while until its financial results recover.
Source: ctv business
Indigo faced ‘challenging’ 2023 and will take some time to recover: CEO