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Natural gas started flowing through a major pipeline from Russia to Europe on Thursday after a 10-day shutdown for maintenance, but the gas flow remained well short of full capacity and the outlook was uncertain, which leaves Europe still facing the prospect of a hard winter.
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Nord Stream 1 pipeline from Russia to Europe restarts after break

Stocks are ticking higher Thursday and building on their winning week as Wall Street sifts through a deluge of news about the economy, interest rates and corporate profits.
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Wall Street’s winning week rolls on, stocks flip early loss

Truckers protesting a state labour law have effectively shut down cargo operations at the Port of Oakland, it was announced Wednesday.
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Trucker protest shuts down operations at California port

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem says Canada’s inflation rate is set to remain ‘painfully high’ for the rest of the year. In an exclusive interview with CTV News, Macklem says the path to a ‘soft’ economic landing is ‘narrowing’ but at this point the central bank is not projecting a recession.
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Inflation rate will remain ‘painfully high’ all year, Bank of Canada governor anticipates

While the rising cost of food continues to outpace the overall rate of inflation, one Canadian expert says the industry may have already reached its peak.
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Canada reaching ‘end of the food inflation tunnel’: expert

Sorting out when you should quit your job can be a daunting task. Personal development coach Hina Khan suggests reminding yourself that you are allowed to quit, and asking yourself what you want really want in your professional life when making the decision.
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How to know when it’s time to quit your job

In a warehouse just outside Toronto, furniture makers put final touches on historic pieces that are to be part of Pope Francis’ journey to Canada.
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‘All hands were on deck:’ Ontario company tasked with designing chairs for Pope visit

The union representing more than 700 WestJet employees at airports in Calgary and Vancouver says they have voted to support a strike if they cannot reach a new contract with the airline.
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WestJet employees in Calgary and Vancouver back strike vote if deal can’t be reached

The European Union’s head office on Wednesday proposed that member states cut their gas use by 15 per cent over the coming months as the bloc braced for a possible full Russian cutoff of natural gas supplies that could add a big chill to the upcoming winter.
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EU draws up energy plan in case of Russian gas cutoff

With labour unionization efforts underway at Amazon and Starbucks, people quitting in record numbers and continued delays in returning to the office, workers appear to be putting their foot down when it comes to less-than-ideal work situations.
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These are the signs that you’re in a toxic work environment