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The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered WestJet to hand over all its files on harassment of flight attendants, in a class-action lawsuit alleging widespread misconduct by pilots.
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Court orders WestJet to hand over flight attendant harassment files in lawsuit

Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Biden administration decision to block Nippon’s proposed US$15 billion acquisition of the Pittsburgh company and said that the head of the Steelworkers union and a rival steelmaker worked together to scuttle the buyout.
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Nippon, U.S. Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after USB deal scuttled

The Alberta government will announce a new agreement with Enbridge Pipelines on Monday afternoon.
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Alberta government signs new oil and gas agreement with Enbridge

This year, there are several changes to be aware of when filing your 2024 taxes. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew outlines the key changes to keep in mind as the tax deadline approaches.
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What you need to know about filing your taxes in 2025

The Canadian equity market will continue building on its strength from 2024 despite lingering political uncertainties, experts forecast. But investors should prepare for more volatility and be patient as the pace of gains is expected to be a bit slower.
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Canadian equities set to grow in 2025, but at slower pace as political turmoil swirls

The Canada Post strike ended last month, but the disruption continues to harm businesses at the start of the new year.
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‘It keeps you up at night’: Effects of postal strike linger into 2025, business owners say

The U.S. Transportation Department said Friday it will hit JetBlue Airways with a US$2 million penalty for chronically late flights along the East Coast, and half the money will go to passengers who were delayed.
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A major U.S. airline is being fined for chronic flight delays, and passengers may get a cut of the money

The United Nations’ world food price index dipped in December against November levels, led lower by a drop in international sugar quotations, but still showed a robust gain year-on-year, data showed on Friday.
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World food price index eased in December, pushed lower by sugar

Google has sent the $100 million it agreed to pay Canadian news outlets in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act to a journalism organization designed to disperse the funds.
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Google sends funds to journalism collective in exchange for Online News Act exemption

U.S. President Joe Biden has rejected the nearly US$15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his vow in March to block the acquisition.
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Biden rejects Nippon Steel’s proposed deal to acquire U.S. Steel