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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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama

British shops in Canada see demand for King Charles goods, despite royal drama

When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England — the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea towels and canvas bags to stock his Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont.
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.
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.
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.
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