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Higher price tag, repair costs could drive up insurance premiums for EVs, report says

Higher price tag, repair costs could drive up insurance premiums for EVs, report says

TORONTO — Drivers may see higher premiums for their electric vehicles as the insurance industry adjusts to the shift from gas-powered cars to electric alternatives, a new report suggests.
Contract rules disregarded in costly development of ArriveCan app: auditor general

Contract rules disregarded in costly development of ArriveCan app: auditor general

OTTAWA — A failure of management, "glaring disregard" for policies, controls and transparency and dismal efforts to track spending drastically drove up the cost of the much-maligned ArriveCan app, the federal spending watchdog says.
WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane

WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane

WestJet faces indefinite delays on dozens of new aircraft deliveries after a panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month prompted a halt to greater production at the U.S. aircraft maker.
Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network

Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected BCE Inc.'s request for a stay of a regulatory decision that will allow independent companies to sell internet services to their customers through Bell's fibre network in Ontario and Quebec.
CPA Canada cuts 20% of workforce ahead of split with Ontario and Quebec

CPA Canada cuts 20% of workforce ahead of split with Ontario and Quebec

TORONTO — Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is cutting 20 per cent of its workforce ahead of a move by provincial oversight bodies in Ontario and Quebec to split from the national organization.
Fired utility executives indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery scheme, fail to surrender

Fired utility executives indicted in $60 million Ohio bribery scheme, fail to surrender

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Two former top executives of FirstEnergy Corp.
Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady after another record-setting week

Stock market today: Wall Street holds steady after another record-setting week

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is holding steady, coming off its latest record-setting week. The S&P 500 was little changed in early trading Monday after closing Friday above the 5,000 level for the first time.
Fairfax Financial calls report by short seller Muddy Waters false and misleading

Fairfax Financial calls report by short seller Muddy Waters false and misleading

TORONTO — Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. is calling the allegations in a short sellers report on the company false and misleading.
Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor in $26 billion deal to create a Permian drilling giant

Diamondback Energy to buy Endeavor in $26 billion deal to create a Permian drilling giant

Diamondback Energy will buy rival Endeavor Energy Resources in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $26 billion to create a drilling giant in the Southwest United States. The transaction includes approximately 117.
Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise

Shoppers turn to ‘imperfect produce’ as grocery prices rise

On the outskirts of Barrie, Ont., sunlight washes over the outcast cucumber and parsley stacked on skids at Eat Impact's warehouse.