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WestJet CEO, pilots' union head clash over compensation as strike looms

WestJet CEO, pilots' union head clash over compensation as strike looms

MONTREAL — No sign of a breakthrough emerged in talks between WestJet and its pilots Wednesday, as the company's CEO deemed the union's expectations unrealistic while the Air Line Pilots Association slammed the airline for trying to 'publicly villain
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 Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,296.43, up 54.36): Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 53 cents, or 1.40 per cent, to $38.49 on 13.0 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite gains more than 50 points Wednesday, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 50 points Wednesday, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a small gain Wednesday as strength in energy stocks helped offset weakness in other areas, while U.S. markets rose more than one per cent.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises with hopes US may avoid default

Stock market today: Wall Street rises with hopes US may avoid default

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street rose along with hopes that the U.S. government can avoid a default on its debt. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% Wednesday. The Dow added 408 points, also 1.2%.
BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery

BP subsidiary agrees to record $40M penalty and pollution-cutting steps at Lake Michigan refinery

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'We're just hanging on:' Rocky start to summer patio season puts restaurants on edge

'We're just hanging on:' Rocky start to summer patio season puts restaurants on edge

HALIFAX — Restaurants in Canada are being slammed with a daunting mix of soaring costs, staffing issues and capacity problems, making a slow start to the critical summer patio season a near crisis for some eateries across the country, industry expert
Ecuador's president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil

Ecuador's president dismisses legislature as it tries to oust him, in a move that promises turmoil

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — The president of Ecuador dismissed the legislature Wednesday in a move that promised more turmoil around a conservative leader who has been unable to enact an agenda aimed at widening business opportunities and attracting more i
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in a boost for global food security

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to g
Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

Twitter is purging inactive accounts including people who have died, angering those still grieving

WASHINGTON (AP) — Emily Reed lost her younger sister Jessica more than 10 years ago. For much of the last decade, she’s visited Jessica’s Twitter page to help “keep her memory alive.
Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us expanding into former Bed Bath & Beyond locations

Toys "R" Us, Babies "R" Us expanding into former Bed Bath & Beyond locations

TORONTO — Toys "R" Us is opening nine new stores in former Bed Bath & Beyond locations, as well as two new Babies "R" Us stores.