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Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

Economists say more room to fall as Canadian dollar continues downward trend

The Canadian dollar has been trading below 70 cents US in recent weeks and is nearly four per cent below where it was in September.
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Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

Trudeau could stay or go. Either way, Canadians should brace for a spring election

OTTAWA — Canada appears to be barrelling toward a spring election now that the NDP is vowing to vote down the government early next year — whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stays on or not.
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Metro Vancouver's tiny industrial lands drive $43B economy, finds report

Metro Vancouver's tiny industrial lands drive $43B economy, finds report

Industrial lands represent only 4% of Metro Vancouver land, but create 22% of jobs and produce $8 billion in taxes every year.
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Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

Revised airline compensation rules will do little to change status quo: experts

TORONTO — Proposed changes to Canada's passenger rights charter will perpetuate loopholes that allow airlines to forego compensating travellers whose flights are disrupted, say airline experts.
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KF Aerospace, SkyAlyne lock in 25-year deals for aircrew program

KF Aerospace, SkyAlyne lock in 25-year deals for aircrew program

Contracts to ensure SkyAlyne has tools for long-term training for Canada’s military aircrews
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S&P/TSX composite up almost 150 at closing, U.S. markets also higher

S&P/TSX composite up almost 150 at closing, U.S. markets also higher

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index pushed higher to end Monday up almost 150 points on light trading action, while U.S. stock markets also gained ahead of the Christmas break.
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Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

Trudeau participates in Canada-U.S. relations cabinet committee amid calls to resign

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was taking part in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations today, amid increasing calls for his resignation.
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Prominent brands struggle to adapt to an e-bike industry dominated by cheap, direct-to-consumer sales

Prominent brands struggle to adapt to an e-bike industry dominated by cheap, direct-to-consumer sales

Makers and retailers say the domestic industry is flatlining, forcing local brands to carve out a niche for themselves just to survive
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Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stock market today: Wall Street rises at the start of a holiday-shortened week

Stocks closed higher on Wall Street at the start of a holiday-shortened week. The S&P 500 rose 0.7% Monday. Several big technology companies helped support the gains, including chip companies Nvidia and Broadcom.
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Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

Union for striking aviation fuel workers in Vancouver says aging pipeline poses risk

BURNABY, B.C. — A union representing striking aviation fuel workers in British Columbia is warning that diversion of the fuel to get around the industrial action could pose an environmental hazard.
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