KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5, 2026 – Media Mulia Sdn Bhd has agreed to reassess its paid leave programme involving nearly 100 employees and consider alternatives to retrenchment as the publisher reviews its business model amid operational and financial challenges. The commitment was announced by Media Mulia director and chief financial officer Abd Wahid Idris following …

Wholesale-heavy producers now wait about 25% longer for payment than in 2022, squeezing working capital across the industry

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The budget airline is reviewing labour agreements and other expenses as it warns that higher jet fuel prices could push up European air fares in 2027

Did you catch all of Season 4 of Marci Talks Money (and Life)? Join me and my wrap-up co-host, Caryn Martinez, as we look back at Season 4 and the many ways our guests helped us explore financial literacy, personal finance, careers, entrepreneurship, education, money challenges, and the ways money intersects with everyday life. We talk about the financial professionals, educators, entrepreneurs, creatives, and other guests who joined me throughout the season and the different perspectives they brought to conversations about money. We also discuss some of our favorite episodes—and discover that Caryn and I don't always choose the same ones! One of the goals of Marci Talks Money (and Life) is to make financial conversations accessible and useful, even when the subject is complicated. This season gave us plenty of opportunities to learn, ask questions, and look at money from different perspectives. Whether you listened to every episode or missed a few along the way, join us for a look back at Season 4 and the conversations that made it memorable. Topics include: • Financial literacy and personal finance • Money and everyday life • Careers and entrepreneurship • Education and financial decisions • Financial challenges and opportunities • Money management and financial choices • Lessons from Season 4 guests • Favorite episodes and memorable conversations

Kevin Matthew Wong, renowned for his work with Why Not Theatre, has been appointed as the new artistic director of Toronto's Factory Theatre. This comes amid significant challenges faced by the organization, including financial instability, reduced municipal funding, and infrastructure issues at its historic 157-year-old building. Former artistic director Mel Hague resigned in late 2025, followed by former managing director Mark Aikman. Wong will also serve as interim managing director, with his replacement to be announced by year-end. The theatre, founded in 1970 as Canada's first company to produce only Canadian plays, has scaled back programming since 2023 and is on 'concerned status' with the Canada Council for the Arts due to organizational instability. Wong emphasized the need to address financial cuts from the Ontario Arts Council over three years while planning building upgrades, such as combining lobbies into an open space for creatives and reconfiguring the studio theatre for closer audience engagement. He aims to balance Canadian roots with international work, positioning Factory Theatre as a platform for global storytelling in Toronto's cultural landscape.

Merchants and négociants cite eroded trust, financial pressures, and shifting consumer habits as challenges for the historic wine region

A TD Bank survey reveals that nearly half of Canadians view inflation and rising living costs as their main financial challenges for 2025. Key concerns include fluctuating prices impacting household budgets and increased expenses for basic needs. Despite some financial optimism, many plan to adjust spending habits and prioritize essential expenditures.

Del Monte Foods files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Discover the implications for the community in pain and the food industry.

City departments adjust budgets with personnel cuts and unexpected legal cost increases.

CHICAGO — In a troubling sign of growing financial and legal strain, the City of Chicago is poised to spend its entire $82 million annual police misconduct

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Fire Chief Brian Oliver reveals funding challenges following changes in tax distribution methods.

Six of Ontario’s publicly-funded colleges chose not to apply to a government fund designed to identify operational efficiencies, including Conestoga College, which faces severe financial turmoil. The Ford government established the efficiency and accountability fund in 2024 as part of a $1.3-billion funding package to stabilize post-secondary institutions after federal restrictions on international student numbers reduced revenue. Conestoga, now under provincial supervision following an audit revealing 'significant financial misuse and governance failings,' did not participate in the review process. The audit uncovered excessive executive compensation, including a 55% salary hike for a former president to over $636,000, and lavish expenses like a $23,000 trip to Italy for senior leaders. Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn acknowledged the challenges faced by institutions like Conestoga since international student caps were introduced but argued efficiency reviews wouldn't address international student impacts as they were based on pre-cap data. Critics, including Ontario NDP MPP Peggy Sattler, questioned the effectiveness of the reviews, noting they are voluntary and lack enforcement mechanisms. The government recently announced tuition fee increases and funding boosts for post-secondary institutions amid ongoing concerns about financial sustainability.

Commissioners to collaborate on budget strategies during a leader build retreat in July

School district sees record construction growth but faces significant revenue loss from enrollment drop

District faces significant budget shortfall amid rising costs, anticipating limited state assistance.

May finance report reveals negative cash flow and concerns over proposed budget changes

School district considers budget cuts or new levy for financial stability after election defeat.