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5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

5 things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Statistics Canada will release its labour force survey for April on Friday
Glencore willing to take Teck Resources bid directly to shareholders

Glencore willing to take Teck Resources bid directly to shareholders

Teck called off separation vote when it became apparent it did not have the required majority
Teck Resources cancels shareholder vote on separation plan ahead of annual meeting

Teck Resources cancels shareholder vote on separation plan ahead of annual meeting

Company will instead pursue what it called a simpler and more direct approach
Bud Light fumbles, but experts say inclusive ads will stay

Bud Light fumbles, but experts say inclusive ads will stay

Bud Light may have fumbled its attempt to broaden its customer base by partnering with a transgender influencer. But experts say inclusive marketing is simply good business — and it’s here to stay.
Popular Sooke coffee house nears last brew

Popular Sooke coffee house nears last brew

Stick in The Mud Coffee House owner counts down to closing after 16 years of business
ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

ESPN began informing employees of layoffs Monday, which are job cuts that are taking place throughout its corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company.
Critical mineral chase may be opening B.C. up to new mining opportunities

Critical mineral chase may be opening B.C. up to new mining opportunities

Climate change has changed ‘conversation’ about mining in B.C., says head of industry association
CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival’s vast network

CN Rail unveils new continental shipping service in bid to match rival’s vast network

Move comes in a bid to match rival CP Rail’s recent merger with Kansas City Southern
Victoria poised to lose popular Quadra Village boulevard patio

Victoria poised to lose popular Quadra Village boulevard patio

Grassy spaces not allowed in newest rendition of patio bylaw
In B.C., precarious work is becoming the new normal: study

In B.C., precarious work is becoming the new normal: study

Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at jobs without uncertain pay, hours or protection