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President Joe Biden has blocked the nearly US$15 billion proposed deal for Nippon Steel of Japan to purchase Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel — affirming his earlier vow on the presidential campaign trail to prevent the acquisition of Steeltown USA’s most storied steel company.
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Biden blocks B acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel

A year after a panel blew out of a Boeing 737 Max during flight, the United States’ top aviation regulator says the company needs ‘a fundamental cultural shift’ to put safety and quality above profits.
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Boeing still needs a culture change to put safety above profits, according to the head of the FAA

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson’s waterfront mansion remains the most expensive residential property in B.C., according to the British Columbia Assessment Authority.
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Chip Wilson’s mansion once again tops the list of B.C.’s most expensive homes

Toys ‘R’ Us Canada says it is closing five Ontario stores and revamping several others as it works to ‘optimize’ its business.
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Toys “R” Us Canada closing 5 stores, expand HMV and add play spaces to some shops

Amid stowaway passengers, creative efforts in the field of attempted contraband smuggling, and other aviation drama this year, there is some good news. Aviation analytics firm Cirium has compiled its annual ranking of the airlines and airports with the best on-time records.
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The world’s most punctual airlines for 2024

Like a Registered Retirement Savings Plan, the Registered Disability Savings Plan is a long-term savings account where contributions grow tax-free until withdrawal.
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RDSPs a ‘no-brainer’ savings tool for people with disabilities, but awareness lacking

Blue Cactus has closed its doors in Ottawa’s ByWard Market after serving customers for more than 35 years. A sign on the restaurant’s door at 2 ByWard Market Square says Blue Cactus will be “closing its doors effective immediately.”
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ByWard Market restaurant closes after more than 35 years

Canada’s 100 highest-paid CEOs earned $13.2 million on average in 2023 from salaries, bonuses and other compensation, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.
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Who are Canada’s top-earning CEOs and how much do they make?

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take control of your finances and set yourself up for success, says personal finance contributor Christopher Liew in a column for CTVNews.ca.
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7 tips to give yourself a financial restart this new year

A simple copy and paste of your 2024 budget isn’t enough to help you achieve your goals and maximize your finances for the new year, experts say.
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New year, new budget: A step-by-step guide on how to refresh your finances