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Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough

Experts say Boeing's steps to improve safety culture have helped but don't go far enough

When it comes to safety culture at Boeing, there is a “disconnect” between senior management and workers, and employees responsible for checking the company's planes question whether they can raise issues without fear of retaliation, according to a p
N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

N.B. municipality spent $19K to investigate councillor over giant bird statue

FREDERICTON — A New Brunswick town councillor says the release of an investigation into her efforts to bring a giant bird sculpture to the community is a “victory” — even though it led to sanctions against her last fall. Tantramar Coun.
US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

US sues to block merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying it could push prices higher

The Federal Trade Commission sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The FTC filed a lawsuit in U.S.
Rare case containing coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards sells for $3.7M

Rare case containing coveted Wayne Gretzky rookie cards sells for $3.7M

REGINA — A case of old hockey cards containing the game's Great One has fetched more than $3.7 million after it was uncovered in a Regina home.
Make the most of loyalty programs by timing purchases, combining offers: expert

Make the most of loyalty programs by timing purchases, combining offers: expert

TORONTO — Diana Skakavac is so serious about deal hunting, she considers saving one of her love languages.
Banking sector worries ease ahead of Q1 results, but relief still a ways off

Banking sector worries ease ahead of Q1 results, but relief still a ways off

TORONTO — Stock markets may be hovering around record highs internationally, but Canadian bank shares haven't seen as much momentum as they head into first-quarter earnings results this week.
'Rewarding you for the stuff you buy': How personalized offers shape grocery shopping

'Rewarding you for the stuff you buy': How personalized offers shape grocery shopping

TORONTO — When Diana Skakavac scrolls grocery store loyalty apps, she's always looking for her "unicorn": personalized offers for Tide laundry powder. "My grandma is a very strict user of the Tide powder.
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

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week.
Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

Why drought on the prairies is making your steak more expensive

CALGARY — Ask John Wildenborg if he thinks Canadians will be paying more for steak during future barbecue seasons, and the owner of Calgary specialty butcher shop Master Meats doesn't hesitate.
US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

US and British strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer militants’ surge in Red Sea attacks on ships

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S.