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WestJet Encore pilots could go on strike as soon as April 17 after they approved a strike mandate Tuesday.
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WestJet Encore pilots vote for strike mandate, adding to airline’s turbulence

Empire Co. Ltd. chief executive Michael Medline said there’s no evidence that a grocery code of conduct would raise food prices for Canadians.
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Grocery code of conduct won’t drive prices higher, Sobeys chief executive says

Tesla posted its first year-over-year drop in sales since the first year of the pandemic, as increased electric vehicle competition from Chinese and Western automakers ate into demand.
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Tesla sales fall nearly 9% to start the year as competition heats up and demand for EVs slows

Working from home certainly has some perks and benefits, but it can change the way you file your tax returns. In his personal finance column for CTVNews.ca, Christopher Liew offers tips on on filing your taxes differently depending on what work-from-home scenario you find yourself in.
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What are the tax implications of working from home?

A Canadian entrepreneur in China accused of stealing battery manufacturing technology from Tesla has been released on bail in the United States.
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Canadian accused of using Tesla tech to start China-based company released on bail in U.S.

Less than a week after a flashy stock market debut, Donald Trump’s social media company is disclosing that it lost nearly US$58.2 million in 2023.
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Donald Trump’s social media company lost US million last year. Freshly issued shares tumble

The Bank of Canada says business and consumer sentiment improved during the first quarter of the year, despite higher interest rates still putting a drag on the economy.
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Firms, consumers more optimistic about economy amid expected rate cuts: BoC surveys

The minimum wage is going up today in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces.
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Minimum wage up across Atlantic Canada with biggest jump in Newfoundland and Labrador

Many Canadians these days are looking for ways to save money on their groceries. In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills. Here’s a look at what some organizations are doing.
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‘Try to save’: Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts

Trains aren’t the only place Canada lags on high-speed rail, as the effort to bring in a faster payment system, known as the Real-Time Rail, is years behind schedule.
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Payments Canada undergoes leadership change amid slow shift to faster payments