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Unifor said on Monday its members at Canadian National Railway have authorized a strike action at the railroad if the parties fail to reach an agreement by Jan. 1.
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Unifor’s Canadian National Railway members vote for strike authorization

It’s been more than 40 years since coal was king in the scenic Crowsnest Pass of southwestern Alberta, but a referendum vote Monday could sway a contentious debate on bringing it back.
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‘We need an industry’: Crowsnest Pass residents voting on support for new coal mine

Swiss watchmaker Swatch has won a suit against the Malaysian government after a court ordered the return of 172 Swatch watches seized last year due to designs that authorities said bore 2SLGBT+ elements.
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Swatch wins Malaysian suit over watches the government said had 2SLGBTQ+ elements

A Canadian technology analyst says it appears Bluesky has legitimate growth momentum in the U.S. and elsewhere, and could be a significant threat to X.
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Bluesky takes bite out of X, as global users flee social media giant: analyst

Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid an ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period in 2023.
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Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend

Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid an ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period in 2023.
Source: ctv business
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talks carry on over weekend

The richest person in the world got even richer Friday, with Musk’s net worth hitting a record US$347.8 billion, Bloomberg reported.
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Elon Musk has never been richer. He’s now worth nearly US0 billion

A U.S. court has closed the door on “hostile work environment” and wage discrimination claims made by a former BlackBerry Ltd. executive who accused the company’s CEO of sexually harassing her and then retaliating against her when she reported the behaviour.
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U.S. court tosses hostile workplace, pay discrimination claims against BlackBerry

Starting Friday, avid moviegoers won’t go thirsty or run out of salty, buttery treats while enjoying the latest films at all Cineplex theatres.
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Cineplex rolls out free refills on soda, popcorn at theatres

Starting Friday, avid moviegoers won’t go thirsty or run out of salty, buttery treats while enjoying the latest films at all Cineplex theatres.
Source: ctv business
Cineplex rolls out free refills on pop, popcorn at theatres