Electronic Arts acquisition by private equity sparks more uncertainty for Canadian gaming industry

Electronic Arts $55 billion dollar acquisition could mark the biggest leveraged buyout in history and usher in a new phase of public companies being bought up by private equity — leading to more uncertainty for Canada’s gaming industry. Under the terms of a deal announced Monday, a group of three buyers will pay the company’s stockholders $210 per…

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Winnipeg man dies after medical emergency during charity boxing match

A Winnipeg man has died after experiencing a medical emergency during a boxing match at a charity event on Saturday, his boxing club says.   In a statement, the Winnipeg-based United Boxing Club confirmed that 54-year-old Robert Boyko died in what it’s calling a “tragic accident” that occurred while he was boxing during the Corporate Challenge portion…

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Canada vs. England: A bandwagon fan’s guide to the Women’s Rugby World Cup final

So, you may have heard there’s a pretty big rugby game happening Saturday. And if that’s as much as you know, don’t worry, we got you. While many Canadians have been ardently following our underdog national team fight their way into the Women’s Rugby World Cup final and have already planned their Saturday watch parties, others may just be…

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