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Canadians are stressed out about the economy and have little faith in politicians or governments to fix big problems, a new survey suggests.
Source: ctv business
Economic anxiety high, faith in political leaders low in Canada, survey suggests

BlackBerry Ltd. says it’s taking action to streamline costs, including cutting jobs, as part of the ongoing process to separate two of its business divisions.
Source: ctv business
BlackBerry says more job cuts coming this quarter as part of ongoing separation

The largest log cabin in the world, the Château Montebello, is once again being put up for sale.
Source: ctv business
Chateau Montebello up for sale as Chinese owner liquidates assets

Cocoa prices are surging so high that even the biggest chocolate makers are struggling to stay profitable. That doesn’t portend well for your wallet this Valentine’s Day.
Source: ctv business
Cocoa prices are soaring. Will it affect your Valentine’s Day chocolate?

Thousands of drivers for ride-sharing platforms Uber, Lyft and food delivery app DoorDash will strike across the United States on Valentine’s Day seeking fair pay, drivers’ groups said on Monday.
Source: ctv business
Uber, Lyft, DoorDash drivers in the U.S. to strike on Valentine’s Day for fair pay

A new report suggests drivers may see higher premiums for their electric vehicles as the insurance industry adjusts to the shift from gas-powered cars to electric alternatives.
Source: ctv business
How a shift to electric vehicles is expected to impact your car insurance

Your ride-hailing driver could be getting paid just $6.37 an hour, a fraction of Ontario’s minimum wage, according to a new report
Source: ctv business
Toronto ride-hail drivers to strike in wake of making just .37 an hour, new report finds

WestJet is facing indefinite delays on dozens of new aircraft deliveries after a panel blowout on a Boeing 737 Max plane last month that prompted a halt to production expansion at the U.S. aircraft maker.
Source: ctv business
WestJet could face costly delivery delays due to panel blowout on Boeing plane

The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected BCE Inc.’s request for a stay of a regulatory decision that will allow independent companies to sell internet services to their customers using its fibre network in Ontario and Quebec.
Source: ctv business
Bell denied stay of CRTC decision allowing access to its fibre network

Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada is cutting 20 per cent of its workforce ahead of a move by provincial oversight bodies in Ontario and Quebec to split from the national organization.
Source: ctv business
CPA Canada cuts 20 per cent of workforce ahead of split with Ontario and Quebec