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Las Vegas-based casino company announces 254 layoffs

Las Vegas-based casino company announces 254 layoffs

MGM Resorts announces 254 layoffs, says more job cuts coming
Thrifty Foods throws open its doors in the new Belmont Market

Thrifty Foods throws open its doors in the new Belmont Market

Grand opening is May 2 for the newest Langford store
Facebook expects to pay up to $5 billion for privacy breaches

Facebook expects to pay up to $5 billion for privacy breaches

Federal Trade Commission looking into whether Facebook broke its own 2011 agreement on user privacy
Bank of Canada holds interest rate, drops growth forecast for 2019

Bank of Canada holds interest rate, drops growth forecast for 2019

The bank also cut its 2019 growth forecast
Alcohol and cannabis companies form pot-beverage industry group to push changes

Alcohol and cannabis companies form pot-beverage industry group to push changes

Under Health Canada’s proposed rules for edibles, pot-infused drinks and food must be made in a separate facility
Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.3% in February

Statistics Canada reports wholesale sales up 0.3% in February

Wholesale sales gains were led by the motor vehicle and vehicle parts and accessories subsector
Canadian households with streaming TV expected to eclipse cable, satellite next year: report

Canadian households with streaming TV expected to eclipse cable, satellite next year: report

Report predicts 32% of households will not have a traditional TV subscription by end of next year
Samsung delays launch of folding phone after breaking issues

Samsung delays launch of folding phone after breaking issues

The company plans to run more tests on the Galaxy Fold
Documents show re-development of Saanich’s University Heights on hold

Documents show re-development of Saanich’s University Heights on hold

Third open house on proposed development postponed
Honda cutting production of Accords as buyers shift to SUVs

Honda cutting production of Accords as buyers shift to SUVs

Honda says the line being shut down produces about 55,000 vehicles a year