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Apple said on Tuesday it would host its fall event on Sept. 12, setting the stage for what analysts believe will be the unveiling of a new line of iPhones and smartwatches.
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Apple to host fall event on Sept. 12, analysts expect new iPhones

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he is more convinced than ever of the need to regulate emissions in the oil and gas industry, following a prominent CEO’s comments about refocusing his company on oil production.
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Suncor’s revised focus on oil production proof of need for emissions cap: Guilbeault

Chemical and consumer product manufacturer 3M has agreed to pay US$6 billion to settle numerous lawsuits from U.S. service members who say they experienced hearing loss or other serious injuries after using faulty earplugs made by the company.
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3M agrees to pay US billion to settle earplug lawsuits from U.S. service members

The union representing pilots at Jazz Aviation claims that their employer and Air Canada have breached the Canada Labour Code, even as it ratified changes to their collective agreement.
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Pilot union launches unfair labour practice complaint against Air Canada, Jazz

Canadian farmers will harvest less wheat than expected after dry conditions in parts of the Prairie provinces shrunk yields, a government report showed on Tuesday.
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Canadian farmers to reap less wheat than expected due to drought

Amazon has been quietly raising the amount some customers must spend on its site to get free shipping.
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Amazon is raising free-shipping minimums for some customers who don’t have Prime memberships

Wall Street was quiet early Tuesday ahead of some potentially market-moving jobs data and a survey reflecting consumers’ feelings about the economy.
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Stock market today: Wall Street quiet ahead of consumer, labour reports

Despite Canada’s economic resilience in the face of rising interest rates, it’s still important to be prepared in case a recession hits. In a column for CTVNews.ca, personal finance contributor Christopher Liew shares some practical tips and actionable advice to better weather any economic storm.
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6 ways to prepare your finances for a potential recession

The used car market is still experiencing a shortage of vehicles even as the automotive sector recovers from supply chain woes that have plagued the industry since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Used cars market faces supply crunch in aftermath of supply chain woes

The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
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Airline fined US.1M for long tarmac delays that trapped passengers