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CUPW files unfair labour practices complaint with OLRB against Uber

CUPW files unfair labour practices complaint with OLRB against Uber

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) is taking its criticism of Uber Technologies Inc.
Online food delivery business Skip The Dishes lays off approximately 350 employees

Online food delivery business Skip The Dishes lays off approximately 350 employees

WINNIPEG — Skip The Dishes says it has laid off approximately 350 workers based in Winnipeg.
Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

Taiwan-China tensions a reminder to tech: diversify chip manufacturers

TORONTO — Canada's technology industry says flaring tensions between China and Taiwan are reminding companies how important it is to seek a broader range of sources for semiconductors — and to invest in the sector.
Investment in Canadian fintech firms down more than 50% in first half of 2022: KPMG

Investment in Canadian fintech firms down more than 50% in first half of 2022: KPMG

TORONTO — New research from KPMG shows investment in Canadian financial technology companies has dropped by more than 50 per cent in the first half of the year.
Twitter starts testing edit button; Canadian Twitter Blue users among first to access

Twitter starts testing edit button; Canadian Twitter Blue users among first to access

TORONTO — Canadians will be among the first to access an edit button Twitter is launching this month.
Michele Romanow's Clearco cuts more staff, hands off international business

Michele Romanow's Clearco cuts more staff, hands off international business

TORONTO — Michele Romanow's e-commerce investing company Clearco has laid off 60 employees as it hands off its international business, a month after cutting 25 per cent of its workforce.
As tech valuations fall, companies rethink stock options

As tech valuations fall, companies rethink stock options

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, Shopify Inc.'s stock soared as businesses scurrying to shift operations online turned to the e-commerce giant.
Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton to play BlackBerry co-CEOs in feature film

Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton to play BlackBerry co-CEOs in feature film

TORONTO — The story of Canada's tarnished pocket gem the BlackBerry is headed for the movies.
Experts weigh in on what tech companies can do to grow amid downturn

Experts weigh in on what tech companies can do to grow amid downturn

One of the best-performing sectors during the pandemic, the technology sector is now facing a challenging time as a reversal in fortunes has companies tightening their belts. Shopify Inc.
Hootsuite to lay off 30 per cent of staff, begin global restructuring

Hootsuite to lay off 30 per cent of staff, begin global restructuring

Hootsuite Inc. said Tuesday it will lay off 30 per cent of its staff as part of a global restructuring.