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The WestJet Group has cancelled about 40 flights in anticipation of a possible strike by its aircraft maintenance workers on Thursday.
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Thousands affected after WestJet cancels flights in anticipation of mechanics strike

Experts say workers should regularly check that they’re taking advantage of vacation time and other benefits, lest they leave money on the table.
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Vacation days, health care, pension plans: How to make the most of your compensation

Nvidia became the world’s most valuable company on Tuesday, dethroning tech heavyweight Microsoft as its high-end processors play a central role in a race to dominate a surge in artificial intelligence technology.
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Nvidia eclipses Microsoft as world’s most valuable company

LCBO employees will be in a legal position to strike on July 5, according to its union.
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LCBO union warns of ‘dry summer’ as it announces July 5 strike date

U.S. lawmakers are expected to press Boeing’s chief executive Tuesday about the company’s latest plan to fix its manufacturing problems, and relatives of people who died in two crashes of Boeing 737 Max jetliners plan to be in the room, watching him.
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Boeing CEO apologizes to relatives of 737 Max crash victims during Senate appearance

Boeing CEO David Calhoun defended the company’s safety record during a contentious Senate hearing Tuesday, while lawmakers accused him of placing profits over safety, failing to protect whistleblowers, and even getting paid too much.
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Boeing CEO defends his safety record, spars with U.S. senators and apologizes to crash victims’ relatives

Electric vehicle maker Fisker filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the second electric startup to do so in the last year as even industry leaders struggle to lure more buyers beyond the early adapters of the technology.
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EV manufacturer Fisker files for bankruptcy protection

B.C. continued to have one of the most significant gender pay gaps in Canada last year, with women earning 83 cents for every dollar men earned, according to a recent report from the province.
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B.C. women made 83 cents for every earned by men in 2023: report

Canadians can now return their Amazon orders through Staples. The e-commerce giant says the office supply retailer’s 298 stores are now equipped to handle Amazon returns.
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Staples stores begin accepting Amazon returns under new partnership

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun plans to apologize for Boeing’s recent safety failures in Senate testimony Tuesday and admit to problems with the company culture, but he’ll push back on whistleblower claims that the company retaliated against those who brought safety issues to light.
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Boeing CEO admits company has been ‘far from perfect’ after a flood of safety lapses