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Postmedia cuts more than 75 printing, inserting jobs in Windsor: Unifor

Postmedia cuts more than 75 printing, inserting jobs in Windsor: Unifor

WINDSOR, Ont. — Postmedia Network Corp. has cut more than 75 jobs by outsourcing the printing and insertingof the Windsor Star, according to Unifor and CWA Canada.
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,572.11, down 142.37): Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX:MFC). Financials. Down four cents, or 0.15 per cent, to $26.11 on 14.
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S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

S&P/TSX composite loses almost 150 points Monday, U.S. markets down further

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down almost 150 points Monday with broad-based losses, while U.S. stock markets retreated further from last week's gains. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 142.37 points at 20,572.11.
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Congressman wants Canada, U.S. to use video teleconferencing for Nexus interviews

Congressman wants Canada, U.S. to use video teleconferencing for Nexus interviews

WASHINGTON — A New York congressman wants to add some Zoom to the sluggish effort to clear a bilateral backlog of Nexus trusted-traveller applications. Rep. Brian Higgins (D-N.Y.
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Wall Street falls ahead of mammoth week with Fed, earnings

Wall Street falls ahead of mammoth week with Fed, earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed lower on Wall Street ahead of a week full of potentially market-moving events. The S&P 500 fell 1.3% Monday as markets prepare for decisions on interest rates around the world and a slew of earnings reports.
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Janus Henderson Investors to oppose Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA

Janus Henderson Investors to oppose Ritchie Bros. deal to buy IAA

VANCOUVER — A second investment manager is voicing its opposition to a plan by Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Inc. to buy vehicle auction company IAA Inc. In a letter to the Ritchie Bros.
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New alcohol recommendations could speed up changing drinking habits, businesses say

New alcohol recommendations could speed up changing drinking habits, businesses say

TORONTO — New guidance for drinking alcohol could speed up changing consumer drinking habits as younger generations drink less and non-alcoholic beverages become more popular, advocates and business owners in the beverage industry say.
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After Tesla price cut, Ford follows suit with Mustang Mach-E

After Tesla price cut, Ford follows suit with Mustang Mach-E

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is cutting prices on its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV by as much as $6,000 just weeks after market leader Tesla took similar steps .
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Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll

Companies make progress on anti-Black racism, but workers worry about recession: poll

TORONTO — Most Black Canadians feel their employers made progress addressing anti-Black racism last year — but they worry about what a recession could mean for those gains, a KPMG survey said.
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Companies extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to Feb. 17

Companies extend deadline to close Rogers-Shaw deal to Feb. 17

TORONTO — The companies involved in the Rogers Communications Inc. deal to buy Shaw Communications have extended the deadline to complete the transaction. Rogers, Shaw, the Shaw Family Living Trust and Quebecor Inc.
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