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Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

Canadians' grocery shopping habits increasingly driven by discounts and deals: report

HALIFAX — Almost two-thirds of Canadians say they have switched their primary grocery store in the past year to score better deals.
Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon

Boeing ousts head of 737 jetliner program weeks after panel blowout on a flight over Oregon

SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing said Wednesday that the head of its 737 program is leaving the company in an executive shake-up weeks after a door panel blew out on a flight over Oregon, renewing questions about safety at the company.
Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees

Dollarama proposes $2.5M settlement in class action over products with eco fees

MONTREAL — Dollarama Inc. customers who purchased products with an "eco fee" in the last few years may be eligible to receive a gift card from the retailer under a $2.5 million proposed settlement stemming from a class-action lawsuit.
Federal Reserve minutes: Officials worried that progress on inflation could stall in coming months

Federal Reserve minutes: Officials worried that progress on inflation could stall in coming months

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials acknowledged at their most recent meeting in January that there had been “significant progress” in reducing U.S. inflation.
Gildan's new CEO attempts to soothe shareholders amid higher Q4 profit, dividend hike

Gildan's new CEO attempts to soothe shareholders amid higher Q4 profit, dividend hike

Gildan Activewear Inc.
A young man dies as clashes erupt between police and protesting farmers in India

A young man dies as clashes erupt between police and protesting farmers in India

SHAMBHU, India (AP) — Clashes between farmers and police in India left one protester dead Wednesday as the farmers resumed their march to the capital after talks with the government failed to end an impasse over their demands for guaranteed crop pric
Dreaming of quitting on the spot? You may want to think again

Dreaming of quitting on the spot? You may want to think again

Quitting without giving proper notice could land you in legal trouble. That's what happened in late January, when two B.C.
Stock market today: More weakness in technology companies pulls Wall Street lower

Stock market today: More weakness in technology companies pulls Wall Street lower

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are opening lower on Wall Street as weakness in technology companies continues to drag on the market. The S&P 500 was off 0.3% in the early going Wednesday. The tech-heavy Nasdaq gave up 0.
Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces

Canada signs $30-million tourism funding agreement with Atlantic provinces

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — The federal government has signed a tourism funding agreement with the Atlantic provinces worth $30 million.
Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows

Energy transition stocks get lots of love from investors, TSX Venture list shows

CALGARY — Canadian-based mining companies that are betting on the global energy transition saw a surge of investor interest in 2023, according to the latest edition of the TSX Venture 50 list.