Prices for some Blue Jays season tickets are doubling. No, fans are not happy

Posted on May 27, 2023
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 their coveted seats in the lower bowl will no longer exist, and that they face a steep price increases if they want to continue to be season ticket holders and select new seats. Some fans relayed to media outlets that they were told new seats…

FAA orders grounding of all Air Canada and Rouge flights in US lifted

Posted on May 26, 2023
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 to unspecified “internal computer issues.” According to the FAA, the order came at the request of the airline. Peter Fitzpatrick, a spokesperson for the airline, confirmed that the FAA directive was lifted after about an hour, and that all systems are returning to normal. “Air…

City to update Housing Business Plan to apply for federal funding – DiscoverMooseJaw.com

Posted on May 25, 2023
The city council approved a change order to update the city’s Housing Business Plan in order to apply for federal funding. The federal government recently announced that $4 billion in funding would be available through the Housing Accelerator Fund Program. Consultants are currently working on updating the city’s Official Community Plan (OCP) and Zoning Bylaws. City council approved transferring $10,500 from the Innovative Housing account to the OCP and Zoning Bylaw update account. According to the city administration, those consultants would be in the best position to update the Housing Business Plan and help the city prepare the grant application.…

Business owners get a helping hand post-pandemic through Experimental Acres

Posted on May 25, 2023
‘Trying to balance COVID-19, being a new mom, and working full-time…it was just too challenging. It was basically just keeping the plants alive’WELLINGTON COUNTY‒ Some small businesses across Wellington County are feeling the brunt of mental health pivoting back into post-pandemic life. One of these businesses is Tullamore Lavender Co. (TLC), an 80-acre farm home to 2000 lavender plants in Arthur owned and operated by Stephanie Craig and her husband, Steven Larmer. While Craig didn’t always want to farm, escaping to the city from his family’s dairy farm as a young adult, he “felt called back to nature,” after…

5 Tips For Growing Your Social Media

Posted on May 24, 2023
In the digital age, having an online presence has proven to have many benefits. Whether you are looking to promote your product or service, secure partnerships, or simply have a large following, there are tips and tricks that you need to know in order to grow your social media. From Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, or even Facebook. There are specific practices and ideologies that live behind your increasing social media presence. What Are The Top 5 Ways To Grow Your Social Media? There are 5 critical aspects that you must understand if you wish to not only grow your social media…

5 Top Side Hustles for Financial Professionals

Posted on May 24, 2023
ArLawKa AungTun / Getty Images/iStockphotoThere’s a common misconception that people who work in the financial industry must have a lot of money themselves. That’s not always the case — and accountants, bookkeepers, financial planners, advisors, bankers and the rest could always use a little extra income, the same as anyone else. See Our List: 100 Most Influential Money ExpertsMore: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch If your primary career deals with money, you can leverage your skills and knowledge to open up all kinds of alternative income streams. Keep reading to learn about the top side hustles for…

Google, Meta executives push back against Canada online news bill

Posted on May 24, 2023
[1/2] A Google logo is displayed at the entrance to the internet based company’s offices in Toronto, Ontario, Canada September 9, 2018. REUTERS/Chris HelgrenTORONTO, May 3 (Reuters) – Google and Meta would withdraw access to news articles in Canada if legislation compelling internet companies to pay news publishers is passed, company executives told Canadian lawmakers on Wednesday. Canada’s proposed legislation would force platforms like Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (META.O) to negotiate commercial deals and pay Canadian news publishers for their content, part of a broader global trend to make tech firms pay…

Canada’s inflation surprises: What economists say

Posted on May 23, 2023
Breadcrumb Trail LinksNews economyThe last big data before the Bank of Canada decision comes hotter than expectedPublished May 16, 2023 • Last updated 6 days ago • 4 minute readGasoline prices in April rose 6.3 per cent compared to March, the largest monthly increase since October 2022. Photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS /Christopher KatsarovArticle content April inflation took economists by surprise, accelerating 4.4 per cent from a year ago, instead of the forecasted 4.1 per cent.Advertisements 2This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR…