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Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

Wave of retirement hits Canadian workforce as healthcare, education lose workers

TORONTO — Canada is facing a wave of retirements driven by workers in high-pressure sectors, with an increasing number retiring before they turn 65.
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Uber files to dismiss complaint by CUPW at Ontario Labour Relations Board

Uber files to dismiss complaint by CUPW at Ontario Labour Relations Board

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. has filed to dismiss a complaint by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers at the Ontario Labour Relations Board about a deal the tech giant reached with another union.
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Russia to annex more of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin

Russia to annex more of Ukraine on Friday at the Kremlin

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia planned to annex more of Ukraine on Friday in an escalation of the seven-month war that was expected to isolate the Kremlin further, draw more international punishment and bring Ukraine extra military, political and econom
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Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (18,441.84, down 207.08 points) TC Energy Corp. (TSX:TRP). Energy. Down $1.50, or 2.59 per cent, to $56.47 on 7.9 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite swings back to losses, ends down more than 200 points

S&P/TSX composite swings back to losses, ends down more than 200 points

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index ended down more than 1.1 per cent in broad-based declines on continued economic growth concerns, while U.S. stock markets also fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 207.08 points at 18,441.
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Chloe goes for pared-down 1970s, riffing on disco in Paris

Chloe goes for pared-down 1970s, riffing on disco in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Chloe — the house that invented ready-to-wear — got almost ready-to-dance at Thursday’s installment of Paris Fashion Week as designer Gabriela Hearst developed disco fever, cracking open strobe lighting, colored 1970s disc motifs and gru
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WestJet sets sights on low-cost leisure with purchase of 42 more airplanes

WestJet sets sights on low-cost leisure with purchase of 42 more airplanes

WestJet is making a substantial addition to its fleet with the purchase of 42 aircraft as the airline plans to expand its low-cost offerings, with plans to add routes to sun destinations from cities across Canada.
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Relationship breaks down between Torstar owners, one seeks order to wind up company

Relationship breaks down between Torstar owners, one seeks order to wind up company

TORONTO — One of the owners of Torstar Corp. is seeking a court order to wind up the media company, citing "irreparable" damage to the relationship with his business partner. Paul Rivett, one of the owners of Nordstar Capital Inc.
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Gas prices up in some cities across Canada by as much as 19 cents

Gas prices up in some cities across Canada by as much as 19 cents

TORONTO — Gas prices jumped overnight in some cities across Canada, in many cases by around ten cents a litre, and by almost 20 cents in one city. The price of gas on Thursday was up nationally by just over three cents on average at $1.
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Wall Street drops back to lowest since 2020 as fear returns

Wall Street drops back to lowest since 2020 as fear returns

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are back to falling on Wall Street as worries about a possible recession and rising bond yields put the squeeze back on markets. The S&P 500 fell 2.1% Thursday, reaching its lowest level since late 2020.
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