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Negotiations between Canada Post and the union representing its workers appear to be in a deadlock as the two sides remain far apart on wages and other issues.
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Canada Post strike: Talks deadlocked as sides clash on wages

Though there might not be a Christmas tree shortage in Canada based on the number of trees being grown, cost-of-living concerns are causing tree sellers to cut down fewer trees than usual.
Source: ctv business
Some tree vendors are facing a shortage as Christmas approaches

A new report says the Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto boosted spending in the recreation and entertainment sector but the overall impact on the Ontario economy remained modest.
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Taylor Swift concerts in Toronto had modest impact on Ontario economy: TD report

The Assembly of First Nations says the ongoing postal strike is delaying supplies of medicine and other necessities to rural and remote communities.
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Postal strike delaying delivery of medicine, necessities to remote areas: AFN chief

The Liberal government’s move to order the shutdown of TikTok’s Canadian operations over national security concerns has left hundreds of the company’s Canadian employees in limbo.
Source: ctv business
With employees in limbo, TikTok hoping for ‘solution’ to Ottawa’s shutdown order

Google on Monday removed derogatory reviews about McDonald’s MCD.N after the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson was arrested at its restaurant in Altoona, Pennsylvania, where police say a customer alerted a local employee about him.
Source: ctv business
Google pulls McDonald’s negative reviews over arrest in UnitedHealth murder

As Donald Trump’s inauguration looms, Canada’s agriculture industry is waiting with bated breath to see whether the sweeping tariffs he’s threatened will come to pass.
Source: ctv business
How U.S. tariffs could affect Canada’s agriculture industry and consumer prices

With the Canada Post strike nearing four weeks, the postal service says it doesn’t see an end in sight.
Source: ctv business
Canada Post strike on day 26 as union sends new proposals

It seems extended warranties are offered for almost every small electronics purchase. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew explains the benefits and drawbacks of extended warranties, and highlights which ones can be useful, and even necessary.
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Are extended warranties ever worth buying?

Boeing has laid off hundreds of additional employees in Washington state and California as part of planned cuts that will eventually reduce the company’s workforce by about 17,000.
Source: ctv business
Boeing lays off hundreds in Washington and California as part of cuts announced previously