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Canada looks set to dodge a recession despite the ongoing downward pressure from higher interest rates, Deloitte Canada said in its economic outlook report.
Source: ctv business
Canada likely to avoid recession, begin recovering in second half of 2024: Deloitte

Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees are taking the brand’s owner to court, blaming what they describe as unreasonable constraints in the company’s licensing agreements for lower-than-expected profits.
Source: ctv business
Group of Tim Hortons franchisees in Quebec sue brand owner for .9 million

Canadian exports of thermal coal increased another seven per cent last year, reaching the highest level in almost a decade.
Source: ctv business
Canada’s coal exports up again in 2023 as government’s promised ban elusive

American Airlines is relaxing part of its pet policy to let owners bring their companion and a full-size carry-on bag into the cabin.
Source: ctv business
A big airline is relaxing its pet policy to let owners bring the companion and a rolling carry-on

A federal judge on Thursday ordered Sam Bankman-Fried to repay more than US$11 billion as part of his sentence for defrauding customers and investors in his failed crypto exchange FTX.
Source: ctv business
Sam Bankman-Fried has to repay US billion. How can he possibly do that?

An Ontario man who built a garage on his property has been locked in a battle with his electricity provider for a year and half over a severed power line.
Source: ctv business
Ontario homeowner on the hook for ,000 when contractor severed power line

If you’ve been the victim of workplace harassment, it can be difficult to feel you’re not alone – and even more difficult to know where to go with a complaint.
Source: ctv business
Being harassed at work? What to consider when deciding what to do next

Those looking to snap up cheap treats at their local grocery store next week following the Easter long weekend could be in for a bit of a surprise as the rising cost of cocoa continues to drive up the price of chocolate, one expert says.
Source: ctv business
‘Don’t expect any deals:’ Expert says stores may not offer steep discounts on post-Easter chocolate

The new head of Boeing’s troubled commercial airplane unit said the planemaker faces a ‘pivotal moment’ as it works to boost quality and address significant concerns from regulators and airline customers after a panel flew off a 737 MAX 9 jet in January.
Source: ctv business
New Boeing airplane chief says company faces ‘pivotal moment’

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics.
Source: ctv business
Facebook News tab to be removed in U.S., Australia as Meta scales back news and political content