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AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls

AG largely praises B.C. COVID-19 tourism supports, cites 'minor' shortfalls

VICTORIA — B.C's auditor general says the province's COVID-19 support program for the devastated tourism industry followed most required guidelines, though he raised some concerns about the way it was documented and monitored.
Air Canada pilots look to start bargaining early after WestJet pay hike

Air Canada pilots look to start bargaining early after WestJet pay hike

MONTREAL — The pilots union at the country's largest airline has opened the gate to bargaining ahead of time — as early as next month, amid peak travel season — adding pressure to an industry under scrutiny after a rocky year.
Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality

Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality

A consumer class action lawsuit filed Tuesday claims Delta Air Lines inaccurately billed itself as the world's “first carbon-neutral airline” and should pay damages.
Dearth of skilled workers, funding dents tech adoption by manufacturers: Survey

Dearth of skilled workers, funding dents tech adoption by manufacturers: Survey

MONTREAL — A shortage of skilled workers and funding is hurting manufacturers' ability to take up new technology, according to a new survey.
Resolute Forest Products signs deal to sell pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ont.

Resolute Forest Products signs deal to sell pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ont.

MONTREAL — Resolute Forest Products Inc., a subsidiary of Domtar Corp. and a part of the Paper Excellence Group, has signed a deal to sell its pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay, Ont., to an affiliate of U.S. company Atlas Holdings.
Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax

Elizabeth Holmes enters Texas prison to begin 11-year sentence for notorious blood-testing hoax

BRYAN, Texas (AP) — Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is in custody at a Texas prison where she could spend the next 11 years for overseeing a blood-testing hoax that became a parable about greed and hubris in Silicon Valley , according to the
Consumer confidence declines again in May, 4th time in 5 months, particularly for older Americans

Consumer confidence declines again in May, 4th time in 5 months, particularly for older Americans

Consumer confidence fell in May as Americans, particularly older ones, became more pessimistic about the labor market, on top of elevated anxiety over inflation . The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell to 102.
Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

Pembina Pipeline partnering with Marubeni Corp. on ammonia export project

CALGARY — Pembina Pipeline Corp. says it has reached an agreement with Japanese conglomerate Marubeni Corp. to create an ammonia supply chain for exports to Asian markets.
Shopify faces class action over severance offered to recently laid off staff

Shopify faces class action over severance offered to recently laid off staff

A class-action lawsuit alleges Shopify Inc. reneged on a deal it offered some employees who were laid off in a recent round of cuts.
How to plan a backpacking trip through Europe on a budget

How to plan a backpacking trip through Europe on a budget

For young Canadians hoping to take a trip on a budget, there's a new challenge on the horizon beyond finding a way to fit all of one’s necessities into a backpack: the lingering effects of high inflation.