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Bank technical issues causes delay in payments for teachers: Newfound

Bank technical issues causes delay in payments for teachers: Newfound

The Newfoundland and Labrador government is advising teachers and other individuals receiving wages or income support from the province that payments may be delayed.
Airline unions call on Ottawa for $7 billion in loans for ailing industry

Airline unions call on Ottawa for $7 billion in loans for ailing industry

Labour leaders are calling on Ottawa to provide immediate financial aid and rapid viral testing to an airline industry devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Toronto real estate poses bubble risk, while Vancouver homes are overvalued, UBS says

Toronto real estate poses bubble risk, while Vancouver homes are overvalued, UBS says

Toronto is one of seven world cities most at risk of a residential real estate bubble, according to a new report released by UBS this week. Toronto scored 1.
Oil and gas rival Paramount Resources says it may make a takeover bid for NuVista

Oil and gas rival Paramount Resources says it may make a takeover bid for NuVista

CALGARY — The acquisition of a 17.6 per cent stake in Calgary oil and gas producer NuVista Energy Ltd. by rival Paramount Resources Ltd. is part of a trend toward "forced" consolidation in the troubled Canadian energy sector, analysts say.
Consumer spending gains slow to 1% in August

Consumer spending gains slow to 1% in August

WASHINGTON — U.S. consumer spending slowed in August and personal income fell as a $600 weekly benefit for Americans who are unemployed during the pandemic expired.
New Ford CEO replaces CFO, pledges stronger profit margins

New Ford CEO replaces CFO, pledges stronger profit margins

DETROIT — On his first day in Ford's top job, CEO Jim Farley is replacing the company's chief financial officer and announcing other structural and management changes. The company says Thursday that Chief Financial Officer Tim Stone is leaving Oct.
September growth for US manufacturing, fifth straight month

September growth for US manufacturing, fifth straight month

SILVER SPRING, Md. — U.S manufacturing grew at a slightly slower pace last month, continuing to rebound from spring's coronavirus recession.
Here's what do as Canada Student Loan payments resume, starting today

Here's what do as Canada Student Loan payments resume, starting today

Before graduating with a double master’s in information and museum studies from the University of Toronto in June, Elizabeth Cytko was gearing up to apply to jobs at libraries and institutions across the country.
August construction spending up 1.4%, led by home building

August construction spending up 1.4%, led by home building

WASHINGTON — U.S. construction spending increased 1.4% in August, led by a surge in single-family homes. The gain was double the 0.
'Just go online:' Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers

'Just go online:' Quest for omnichannel retail model falls flat for some customers

HALIFAX — When Mark Butler needed a new gasket for his coffee maker, he hopped on his bike and rode to the Mountain Equipment Co-op store in Halifax. "The guy just said, 'We don't carry them,'" Butler said.