Infrastructure
New CEO at Bed Bath & Beyond shakes up chain of command
The chain had a three-year decline in same-store sales growth, while sales growth has dropped for three consecutive quarters
First ride-hailing firm gets the green light for service in parts of B.C.
The Passenger Transportation Board says 24 ride-hailing applications have been made so far
Canfor says privatization deal called off after failing to win support
A special meeting of Canfor shareholders scheduled for Wednesday has been cancelled
Boeing gets FAA message, will halt Max production in January
The Max is Boeing’s most important jet, but it has been grounded since March after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia that killed a total of 346 people
Ontario cancels Hamilton light rail project in what mayor calls a ‘betrayal’
Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney says project costs – initially estimated to be $1 billion in 2014 – have increased to $5.5 billion
Gameplan: culture versus strategy
Two industry professionals take a critical look at the levers of culture and strategy. They were instructed to examine the topic in debate style
Cineworld to buy Cineplex in $2.8B deal for Canada’s largest theatre chain [UPDATED]
Cineplex has seven weeks to solicit and negotiate with other potential buyers who may be willing to pay more for the company
Jury finds former SNC-Lavalin executive Sami Bebawi guilty on all charges
Quebec Superior Court Justice Guy Cournoyer ruled Bebawi would remain free until sentencing
Trudeau tells ministers openness, co-operation are key in minority government
Trudeau hands out marching orders; “mandate letters” are posted online
Slower than expected economic growth to help Canada’s defence spending numbers
Trump labelled Canada “slightly delinquent” on defence spending during a meeting in London last week. The new target is 1.48% of GDP
