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Many offices are returning to in-person work, but a human resources expert says many Black and racialized workers are dreading the move because they’ll still face workplace racism and barriers to promotion.
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Workplace racism could make Black, racialized Canadians dread returning to the office

OnlyFans says it has suspended a plan to ban sexually explicit content following an outcry from its creators and advocates for sex workers.
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OnlyFans reverses explicit content ban after outcry

National Bank of Canada topped expectations as it reported its third-quarter profit rose to $839 million.
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National Bank reports 9M third-quarter profit, beats expectations

RBC chief executive David McKay says that while the COVID-19 Delta variant could slow the economic recovery, it shouldn’t be enough to halt the current momentum.
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RBC sees economic momentum continuing despite potential slowing from Delta variant

As restaurateurs across the country scramble to fill thousands of jobs, a common refrain has emerged: If the government wasn’t paying workers to stay home, the labour shortage plaguing the restaurant industry wouldn’t exist.
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Low wages, instability to blame for restaurant industry labour shortage, workers say

Stocks were moving higher Wednesday, keeping the market near record levels as earnings season winds down and investors wait to hear from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
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Stocks edge higher on Wall Street; S&P 500 still near record

The head of Scotiabank says a big jump in deposits over the course of the pandemic has allowed the bank to reduce its credit loss provisions as part of a trend that could last years.
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Scotiabank Q3 profit beats expectations, says high deposit levels reducing risk

Starbucks is bringing back the Pumpkin Spice Latte on Tuesday for those people already craving fall. It marks the earliest return date ever — the drink is arriving a day earlier compared to last year.
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Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to Starbucks

McDonald’s has been forced to stop selling milkshakes and bottled drinks at nearly 1,300 restaurants in the United Kingdom as Brexit-related staff shortages and supply chain delays caused by the pandemic continue to slam companies.
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McDonald’s has run out of milkshakes in the U.K.

Airbnb offered free housing to 20,000 Afghan refugees globally on Tuesday and sought more assistance from hosts who rent property through the home-sharing company.
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Airbnb vows free housing for 20,000 Afghan refugees globally