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CBC opts not to renew Andrew Phung comedy 'Run the Burbs' after third season

CBC opts not to renew Andrew Phung comedy 'Run the Burbs' after third season

TORONTO — CBC is not renewing "Run the Burbs," Andrew Phung's suburban sitcom, for a fourth season. Phung, who co-created and stars in the show, shared the news on social media.

Here's a list of recent electric vehicle and battery plant announcements in Canada

Honda Motor Co. plans to build a $15-billion electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont., plant, which it will retool to produce EVs, the company announced on Thursday.
How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

How David prepared for Goliath. A look inside the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room

TORONTO — There were tears in the Simcoe County Rovers' locker room ahead of Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Toronto FC as players' family and friends offered love and support by video.

Ted Baker Canada seeking creditor protection amid 'significant' liquidity challenges

TORONTO — The owners of Ted Baker's Canadian operations have filed for court protection from creditors in a bid to help the retailer get enough "breathing room" to decide whether to liquidate and wind down the business or pursue other unspecified alt
Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda to get up to $5B in government assistance for EV battery, assembly plants

Honda is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant next to its Alliston, Ont.
NHL, Rogers reach agreement with Prime Video to stream Monday night games

NHL, Rogers reach agreement with Prime Video to stream Monday night games

TORONTO — Rogers Communications and the NHL have reached an exclusive agreement with Amazon's Prime Video to carry Monday regular-season games in Canada for the next two seasons.
Writers Guild of Canada authorizes strike as bargaining continues with producers

Writers Guild of Canada authorizes strike as bargaining continues with producers

TORONTO — The Writers Guild of Canada says its members have voted to authorize a strike if negotiators can't reach a deal with the Canadian Media Producers Association. The WGC says 96.
BHP Group makes takeover offer for Anglo American valued at US$39 billion

BHP Group makes takeover offer for Anglo American valued at US$39 billion

TORONTO — Mining company BHP Group Ltd. says it has make a takeover offer for Anglo American plc. worth about US$39 billion.
Pop musician Shawn Hook thought he may never sing again after throat cancer diagnosis

Pop musician Shawn Hook thought he may never sing again after throat cancer diagnosis

TORONTO — Shawn Hook is making his return to pop music after a tonsil cancer diagnosis threatened to silence his singing career.
AI could boost Canada's lagging productivity: Microsoft Canada president

AI could boost Canada's lagging productivity: Microsoft Canada president

TORONTO — When the head of Microsoft Canada needed to write a letter of interest as part of an application to join a not-for-profit board, he decided to put the tech giant's software to the test.