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The union representing mechanics at WestJet says members voted overwhelmingly to reject a tentative agreement with the airline.
Source: ctv business
WestJet mechanics reject deal in ‘deeply concerning’ move, airline president says

The Competition Bureau says it has obtained two court orders requiring the parent companies of Loblaws and Sobeys to hand over information related to its investigation into alleged anti-competitive conduct.
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Competition Bureau obtains court orders in investigation into Loblaw, Sobeys owners

The head of BMO says there’s no room for complacency in Canada-U.S. trade relations as the bank co-hosts a conference focused on key issues faced by both countries.
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No room for complacency in Canada-U.S. trade relations: BMO chief executive

Roughly six in 10 Canadians with a mortgage are financially stressed, with younger homeowners more likely to be under pressure.
Source: ctv business
Younger homeowners more likely to be financially stressed: survey

Kia will recall more than 20,000 Telluride SUVs in Canada over a fire risk and owners of 2020 to 2024 models are urged to park outside.
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Kia to recall 20,000 SUVs in Canada over fire risk, owners urged to park outside

Stellantis-owned Chrysler is recalling more than 211,000 SUVs and pickup trucks in the U.S., due to a software malfunction that could disable the cars’ electronic stability control systems.
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Chrysler recalls more than 211,000 vehicles, including 17K in Canada, due to software malfunction

Canada’s privacy commissioner is teaming up with his U.K. counterpart to investigate a data breach discovered last year at 23andMe.
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Canada, U.K. privacy officials launch joint investigation into 23andMe data breach

Roots Corp. says it lost $8.9 million in its latest quarter as it missed out on some sales because it didn’t have enough of its fleece products to keep up with demand and is still seeing shoppers grapple with economic headwinds.
Source: ctv business
Lack of fleece inventory contributes to Roots reporting .9M Q1 loss, sales drop

Canada’s three largest providers say robust plans are in place to mitigate the effects of wildfires on their infrastructure.
Source: ctv business
‘No network is flawless’: Wildfires underscore resiliency challenges for telecoms

Estate planning can seem daunting, especially if you think it requires hiring a lawyer. In his latest column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher LIew covers practical tips to simplify the process.
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You need an estate plan, but do you need a lawyer to do it properly?