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The U.S. boycott remains strong. Why many Canadians are digging in their heels
Boycotts often wane over time as people lose interest and return to old habits. But many Canadians’ resolve to boycott the U.S., and focus on Canadian products has remained strong, thanks to Trump's prolonged trade war.
RBC tells customer she's responsible for $14K stolen from account in bank investigator scam
When Melissa Plett got a fraud alert call from a number at the Royal Bank of Canada last month, she didn't suspect she'd lose $14,510 as part of a scam where fraudsters pose as bank investigators. Though victims can seek reimbursement, banks often reject the request, or provide only a partial refund. Some consumer advocates argue banks need to pay up in full.
Fewer Americans are visiting Canada. Ad campaigns assure them they're welcome here
With fewer people from the U.S. visiting Canada, some tourism associations worry many Americans fear a chilly reception here in the wake of political tensions between the two countries. So they've launched ad campaigns seeking to assure their neighbours to the South that they'll be warmly greeted.
Court OK's Hudson's Bay selling trademarks, like iconic stripes, to Canadian Tire
On Tuesday, Hudson's Bay Co. got court approval to sell its intellectual property, including its iconic multicoloured stripes motif, to Canadian Tire for $30 million.
U.S. tourism operators offer exclusive deals for Canadians to try to convince them to return
Many U.S. tourism operators are offering special deals and discounts for Canadians to try to convince them to cross the border — just in time for the summer travel season.
Canadian Tire to take over Hudson's Bay's iconic stripes, logos
On Thursday, Canadian Tire announced it will pay $30 million to take over Hudson's Bays intellectual property, including its famous four stripes motif, various company names, logos, and the retailer's coat-of-arms symbol.
Several conferences relocate north of the border as Canadians refuse to travel to the U.S.
CBC News has identified several North American-based organizations that have relocated upcoming conferences, either partially or fully, from the U.S. to Canada. Conference organizers said travel concerns were a decisive factor.
Hudson's Bay backtracks on cutting workers' commission pay, but still won't offer severance
Hudson's Bay Co. has backtracked on its decision last month to cut commission pay earned by hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, CBC News has learned. But the retailer still won't pay laid-off workers severance.
Air Canada took couple to court rather than pay $2K compensation. A year later, it gave in
A couple's more than four-year battle with Air Canada over compensation for a flight delay, which wound up in court, finally ended this week. Last week, the airline dropped the court case, and, on Wednesday, it paid the couple $1,000 each for a 24-hour flight delay.
Hudson's Bay workers denied commission pay during liquidation sales
Hudson’s Bay Co. has stopped paying commission to hundreds of cosmeticians and fragrance advisers during liquidation sales, effectively reducing their salaries.