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WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

WestJet CEO says it's 'fundamentally wrong' to treat air travel as a luxury

CALGARY — The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity.
Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

Residents across the Prairies flee, others on edge due to wildfire threats

In remote, rural areas from Alberta to Manitoba, wildfires forced residents from their homes Tuesday, while others remained on edge as flames inched closer to their communities.
Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

Levy charged to Alberta oil companies too low to cover orphan well costs: report

A new report says the annual levy charged to Alberta oil companies to fund the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells remains too low to clear the backlog or keep up with the rate of surrendering.
'More than you came for': former Bay slogans among trademarks going to Canadian Tire

'More than you came for': former Bay slogans among trademarks going to Canadian Tire

TORONTO — The Hudson's Bay trademarks Canadian Tire hopes to acquire span well beyond the retailer's name, coat of arms and iconic stripes, new court documents show.
Scotiabank profit dips as it prepares for potential turbulence ahead

Scotiabank profit dips as it prepares for potential turbulence ahead

TORONTO — Cautious borrowers and a worsening economic outlook pushed Scotiabank earnings slightly down in the second quarter from last year as the bank put aside more money for potentially bad loans ahead. The bank reported a net income of $2.
Hudson's Bay says 8,300 workers to be out of a job by June: court docs

Hudson's Bay says 8,300 workers to be out of a job by June: court docs

TORONTO — More than 8,300 workers will have lost their job and some benefits by the time Hudson's Bay closes all of its stores at the start of June, new court documents filed by the collapsing retailer say.
Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

Equifax report says 1.4M consumers missed a credit payment in Q1

There's a deepening divide between consumers in the face of economic uncertainty as those missing payments rose compared with a year ago, a new Equifax report shows.
Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

Canada faces 'massive challenge' as NATO eyes new 5% spending target: expert

OTTAWA — When representatives of NATO nations meet in The Hague late next month, they're expected to dramatically hike the alliance's defence spending target for members — the one Canada is failing to hit already.
Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

Stephen Hayes Dacus becomes first foreign CEO of 7-Eleven in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Stephen Hayes Dacus was approved Tuesday to be the new chief executive of the operator of 7-Eleven, the first foreigner to lead the Japanese convenience store chain.
Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack

Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of the deadly attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, as members of the Filipino community and others continue to grapple with its impact.
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