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April Fong

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Deputy Personal Finance Editor, The Globe and Mail

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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
I’ve been a business and tech journalist for years, but right now, it feels like there’s never been a more consequential time to cover technology. 👩‍💻 Got a story idea, want to talk tech or learn more about this tremendous team? I’d love to hear from you.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
My beat is changing, but the mission isn’t. Our newly formed AI & Technology team will report on the technologies transforming business, government and daily life, and help readers understand – and hold accountable – the companies and forces shaping how we live, work and lead.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
What a ride it’s been in just 1.5 years at The Globe. I’m grateful to my colleagues on the Globe Investor & Personal Finance team. Every day, we’ve worked hard to help Canadians make better money decisions while pushing institutions to deliver meaningful change for consumers.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
✨ AI is reshaping virtually every part of our lives. I'm excited to share that, starting next month, I’ll be leading our coverage of that transformation as @theglobeandmail.com’s new AI and Technology Editor. ✨
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
One of Bay Street's most prominent figures, David Rosenberg, has found himself at the centre of an alleged online “pump and dump” scam that used his identity to defraud investors. From @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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David Rosenberg says investment scam using his name bilked victims out of hundreds of thousands of dollars
Rosenberg Research founder says he believes the fraud exceeds $1-million
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
💥 Are you wearing anything "Boom Boom"? Olivia Grandy reports on how loud luxury is back -- think 1980s power suits, vibrant hues, furs and leopard print -- despite Canadians' financial uncertainty amid the trade war and years of higher living costs. www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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‘Boom boom’ fashion is having a moment as Canadians dress against economic uncertainty
The loud looks inspired by 1980s excess are taking over runways around the world, and people who want to project success – whether they have it or not – are embracing the aesthetic
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs have delivered a stinging backhand shot to businesses catering to one of North America’s fastest-growing and most accessible sports: Pickleball. via @theglobeandmail.com www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/pe...
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The trade war is being volleyed onto Canada’s pickleball courts
With most equipment coming from the U.S., many businesses are bracing for added tariff costs that they’ll need to pass on to consumers, industry experts say
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Aimée Look @aimlo.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Exclusive: RBC laid off about 30 executives, and plans more job cuts in major restructuring, sources say. The bank will continue with a round of junior-level layoffs in early 2025. thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
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RBC laid off about 30 executives, plans more restructuring, sources say - The Logic
Country’s largest bank reorganizes in bid to strengthen global business after $13.5B HSBC Canada deal.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 19/12/2024
Scoop by @aimlo.bsky.social: RBC has been undergoing a major restructuring after its HSBC Canada acquisition. More layoffs to come in early 2025 thelogic.co/news/exclusi...
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RBC laid off about 30 executives, plans more restructuring, sources say - The Logic
Country’s largest bank reorganizes in bid to strengthen global business after $13.5B HSBC Canada deal.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
A GST freeze + the Canada Post strike. This year, December may be the cruelest month for Canadian small businesses. Laura Osman reports for @thelogic.co: thelogic.co/news/gst-bre...
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GST break, postal strike making December a cruel month for small business - The Logic
Retailers' most wonderful time of the year is shaping up to be costly and stressful.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Interested in meeting with @thelogic.co’s editorial board? Get in touch and read more, here:
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Meet with The Logic’s editorial board - The Logic
What is the editorial board?   The Logic’s editorial board is an ad hoc group of the newsroom’s editors and reporters who come together to meet leaders in the worlds of business, technology, economics...
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
3. Whether Canadian pensions should be mandated to invest at home (@catherinemcintyre.bsky.social)
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Ontario finance minister rejects idea to mandate Canadian pensions to invest at home - The Logic
‘It's important that we set the conditions to make it more attractive to invest in Canada.’
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
2. How Canada’s provinces and the feds are coordinating to prepare for Trump’s new presidency and potential universal tariffs (by @davidreevely.bsky.social)
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Provinces, feds banding together as Trump tariffs loom: Ontario finance minister - The Logic
'We have some real cards to play,' says Peter Bethlenfalvy.
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
1. His fiscal plan for Ontario (by @kevincarmichael.bsky.social)
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Carmichael: With $200 ‘tax rebate,’ Ontario presses its fiscal advantage - The Logic
Handing out $3B in windfall payments might be bad economic policy, but how do you measure the value of political stability?
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April Fong @aprilfong.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
The Logic held its ✨first✨ editorial board with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy last week. In a wide-ranging conversation, the minister spoke about:
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Aimée Look @aimlo.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
A small Canadian shawarma chain attracted praise from crypto fans, influencers, and billionaire Michael Saylor after going all-in on Bitcoin. Now it's mapping out a global expansion. thelogic.co/news/canada-...
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A Canadian shawarma chain goes global with a big Bitcoin bet - The Logic
Tahini’s put its entire cash reserves in crypto, inspired—and now endorsed—by MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor.
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