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Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

Online-streaming bill closer to passing after House OKs most Senate amendments

OTTAWA — A Liberal government bill that would require online streaming services to contribute to Canadian content is one step closer to passing after the House of Commons approved most of the Senate's amendments to the proposed legislation.
WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

WestJet pilots to launch strike authorization vote as negotiations fizzle

MONTREAL — The union representing WestJet pilots will launch a strike authorization vote Monday as contract talks with management drag on, the Air Line Pilots Association said Friday.
A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February

A key inflation gauge tracked by the Fed slowed in February

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve's favored inflation gauge slowed sharply last month, an encouraging sign in the Fed's yearlong effort to cool price pressures through steadily higher interest rates.
A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

A quick look at some of the reaction to Ottawa's approval of the Rogers-Shaw deal

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.'s proposed $26-billion purchase of Shaw Communications Inc.
Enbridge plans to partner on clean ammonia facility in Corpus Christi, TX

Enbridge plans to partner on clean ammonia facility in Corpus Christi, TX

CALGARY — Enbridge Inc. says it has signed a letter of intent with Yara Clean Ammonia to jointly develop a blue ammonia production facility at the Enbridge Ingleside Energy Centre near Corpus Christi, Texas.
Economy grew 0.5 per cent in January, Statistics Canada reports

Economy grew 0.5 per cent in January, Statistics Canada reports

OTTAWA — Economic growth resumed in January and came in better than first expected following a small contraction in December, Statistics Canada said Friday. Real gross domestic product rose 0.
The $26-billion Rogers-Shaw deal: a timeline of key events

The $26-billion Rogers-Shaw deal: a timeline of key events

Rogers Communications Inc's $26-billion takeover of Shaw Communications Inc. cleared the last regulatory hurdle Friday, more than two years after the deal was first announced.
Europe's inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up

Europe's inflation eases to 6.9% as energy falls but food up

LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the 20 countries that use the euro currency slowed to the lowest level in a year as energy prices dropped , but food costs were still on the rise, keeping pressure on the European Central Bank to hike interest rates further
Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Every Thursday to Sunday evening, the wait staff at the Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions restaurant carefully set knives and forks on chopstick rests at each table.