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A B.C. traveller will receive more than $1,300 in compensation from WestJet for a missed flight connection following a decision from the province’s small claims tribunal.
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WestJet ordered to pay B.C. traveller ,300 for a missed flight connection

During the pandemic, the Ontario government started to hand out cash to parents to help offset the cost of at-home learning while schools were shuttered.
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Ontario gave parents more than B in cash over 2 years. Here’s where the money went

Relatives of passengers who died in two jetliner crashes pushed federal officials Friday to prosecute Boeing on criminal charges related to the accidents no later than this fall but said they got no commitment from the Justice Department.
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Families of those who died in Boeing crashes press the Justice Department to prosecute the company

After years of price increases and a decline in customers, fast food chains in the United States are competing with each other and offering value deals in hopes of bringing more foot traffic into their establishments.
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Fast food chain value deals ramp up in the United States: What does it mean for Canada?

Indigo Books & Music Inc. says Trilogy Investments LP has acquired all of the retailer’s outstanding shares.
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Indigo bookstore chain completes Trilogy deal to take retailer private

Unifor has filed an unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon amid a vote by workers at a Delta, B.C., warehouse over whether they want to join the union.
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Unifor files unfair labour practice complaint against Amazon

Travel spending is picking up and some retailers have seen ‘a big lift’ in sales of trendy items versus basics, which tends to be a sign that discretionary purchasing is bouncing back.
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Summer interest rate cut could prompt rebound in consumer spending: experts

A career counselling expert says she has seen an increase among older people, either approaching retirement or already retired, who are getting back into the workforce.
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‘Still time to re-create myself’: Retirees returning to work seek routine, fulfilment

The Canadian economy expanded at an annualized rate of 1.7 per cent in the first quarter, missing forecasts, and real gross domestic product likely rose 0.3 per cent on a monthly basis in April, data showed on Friday.
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Canadian economy misses Q1 growth forecast; April GDP likely up 0.3%

Loblaw is testing smaller-format discount stores across the country this year as shoppers increasingly look for ways to save on their grocery bill.
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Loblaw testing out small-format No Frills grocery stores