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Thousands of Amazon’s tech workers have signed a petition calling for the e-commerce giant to provide paid time off to all of its employees to vote.
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Thousands of workers petition Amazon for paid time off to vote

WestJet Airlines Ltd. is suspending operations to four cities in Atlantic Canada and slashing service to others in the region as the pandemic continues to take a toll on the airline industry.
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WestJet cutting flights to Atlantic Canada

A leading international economic watchdog urged the British government to conclude a free trade agreement with the European Union in the coming days and weeks to support the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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U.K. urged to conclude trade deal with EU to limit Brexit cost

Stocks are slipping on Wall Street Wednesday as talks drag on in Washington over another economic stimulus package.
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Stocks fall on Wall Street as hopes fade for stimulus deal

Apple unveiled four new iPhones equipped with technology for use with faster new 5G wireless networks around the world, including in Canada.
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Apple unveils new iPhones for faster 5G wireless networks

Boeing failed to sell any airline planes last month and suffered more cancellations of a grounded jetliner, further evidence of the company’s battle to overcome a drop in air travel during the pandemic and crashes involving the 737 Max.
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Boeing’s struggles continue: No jetliner sales in September

Cineplex Inc. CEO Ellis Jacob says the country’s largest movie theatre chain is prepared to be ‘agile and nimble’ as film exhibitors face historic unpredictability during the pandemic.
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Cineplex CEO says movie exhibitor will be ‘agile’ in face of Hollywood uncertainty

Our small business survival in Canada is going to be dependent on your spending decisions. In other words, if you can afford to spend, now is the time to do it.
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Pattie Lovett-Reid: If you can, now is the time to spend locally

Porter Airlines has extended its temporary service suspension yet again, citing the “continuing travel restrictions associated with COVID-19.”
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Porter Airlines extends service suspension until at least mid-December

Transat AT shares rose 24 per cent Tuesday morning after Air Canada said it still plans to buy its smaller rival but at a substantially reduced price due to the collapse of the aviation industry amid COVID-19.
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Transat share price shoots up after Air Canada announces revised takeover bid