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The Pathways Alliance group of oilsands companies has removed all content from its website and social media feeds, citing uncertainty over a new anti-greenwashing rule poised to become federal law, while a major oil and gas industry group has also modified its website.
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Pathways oilsands group removes website content over anti-greenwashing rules

A new study shows the gender pay gap in Canada’s tech sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021.
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Gender pay gap in Canada’s tech sector almost tripled between 2016 and 2021: study

Amazon is shifting from the plastic air pillows used for packaging in North America to recycled paper because it’s more environmentally sound, and it says paper just works better.
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So long plastic air pillows: Amazon shifting to recycled paper filling for packages in North America

The threat of strike action by unionized mechanics at WestJet has been dropped after both sides agreed to return to the bargaining table.
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WestJet and unionized mechanics agree to resume talks; strike action is off the table

The threat of a strike by WestJet airplane mechanics is off the table — for now — after both sides agreed to resume negotiations, but not before nearly 50 flights were cancelled.
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WestJet mechanics take strike off the table as two sides resume talks

Pushing out 18 tonnes of ice every day, Pontiac Ice says this early season heat wave has driven up demand for its ice cold product.
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The unique ice from Shawville, Que. that is in high demand in this heat wave

Canadian restaurants that rely on what is being called ‘liquid gold’ as the backbone of their menu are being forced to eat a massive extra cost during a worldwide olive oil shortage.
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Why olive oil is so expensive right now, and the impact it’s having on restaurants

Binance Holdings Ltd. is appealing a $6-million fine imposed on the company by Fintrac, the federal anti-money laundering agency.
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Cryptocurrency exchange Binance Holdings appealing M fine imposed by Fintrac

Canadian consumers are increasingly expecting more when it comes to the quality of 5G performance and are placing blame on providers when an internet connection is spotty, a researcher says.
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Strain on 5G networks leaving consumers less satisfied over time, researcher says

The Bank of Canada’s governing council thought about waiting until July to lower interest rates but ultimately decided to cut earlier, the central bank’s summary of deliberations reveals.
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Bank of Canada considered waiting until July to cut interest rates