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WestJet closes deal to buy Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines

WestJet closes deal to buy Sunwing Vacations and Sunwing Airlines

MONTREAL — WestJet Airlines' purchase of Sunwing's main airline and vacation divisions became official Monday in a major consolidation of the Canadian aviation market following a tumultuous year for travel.
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Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

Wage increases secured by striking workers shouldn't be seen as 'fat cat': experts

TORONTO — Labour experts say the wage increases the country's largest federal public-sector union secured Monday are far from the hefty gains some might perceive them to be. The experts say the 12.
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'Godfather of AI' quits Google to talk more openly about the technology's 'dangers'

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to talk more openly about the technology's 'dangers'

TORONTO — One of the godfathers of artificial intelligence says he has left Google so he can more freely discuss the dangers of the technology.
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Enbridge buys underground natural gas storage facility from Fortis for $400 million

Enbridge buys underground natural gas storage facility from Fortis for $400 million

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. has signed a deal to buy a large underground natural gas storage facility in B.C. for $400 million. Under the agreement with FortisBC Holdings Inc., Enbridge will acquire the company's interest in FortisBC Midstream Inc.
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Air cargo company Cargojet reports $30.5M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago

Air cargo company Cargojet reports $30.5M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Air cargo company Cargojet Inc. reported a first-quarter profit of $30.5 million as its revenue edged lower to start the year.
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Grand & Toy launches 'brand refresh' as it narrows focus to business customers

Grand & Toy launches 'brand refresh' as it narrows focus to business customers

Grand & Toy invented next-day delivery, so the story goes.
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Home sales Some of Canada's largest cities will release their home sales figures for April this week.
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Judge rules against Google, allows antitrust case to proceed

Judge rules against Google, allows antitrust case to proceed

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge on Friday rejected a motion from Google to toss out the government's antitrust case against it. U.S.
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Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs, itself in bank failure

Fed faults Silicon Valley Bank execs, itself in bank failure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve blamed last month’s collapse of Silicon Valley Bank on poor management, watered-down regulations and lax oversight by its own staffers, and said the industry needs stricter policing on multiple fronts to prevent
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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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,636.54, up 113.90): TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Up $1.18, or 2.14 per cent, to $56.31 on 11.6 million shares.
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