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Corps: Alaska mine would have adverse impacts on salmon site

Corps: Alaska mine would have adverse impacts on salmon site

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A proposed gold and copper mine at the headwaters of the world’s largest sockeye salmon fishery in Alaska would cause “unavoidable adverse impacts,” the U.S.
Air Canada racks up second-most refund complaints in the U.S. in May

Air Canada racks up second-most refund complaints in the U.S. in May

MONTREAL — Air Canada had the second-highest number of complaints about refunds to the U.S. Department of Transportation of any airline in May.
Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

Truckers' fears of U.S. pandemic trip up a sector suffering amid recession

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, trucker Dave Wye had to think long and hard about whether he was willing to stay on the front lines. The 54-year-old, a second-generation long-haul driver from Windsor, Ont.
Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 8.7 per cent in July

Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales up 8.7 per cent in July

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says early estimates for July suggest manufacturing sales growth slowed to 8.7 per cent for the month. The agency's flash estimate for the month is part of an effort to provide more timely economic data.
Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases

Asia Today: South Korea sees 11th day of 3-digit increases

SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of — South Korea counted its 11th straight day of triple-digit daily jumps in coronavirus cases Monday and health officials pleaded for people to follow guidelines or risk further restrictions or strains on hospitals.
Shipbuilders approve 3-year pact, ending monthslong strike

Shipbuilders approve 3-year pact, ending monthslong strike

BATH, Maine — A 63-day strike at Bath Iron Works — against the backdrop of a pandemic in an election year — came to an end Sunday with shipbuilders voting to return to their jobs producing warships for the United States Navy.
Grocery store workers in N.L. on strike over low wages, end of pandemic pay

Grocery store workers in N.L. on strike over low wages, end of pandemic pay

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — Workers at 11 Dominion grocery stores across Newfoundland hit the picket lines Sunday to demand higher wages, full-time positions and access to benefits, a local union leader said.
Gradual return to work at Montreal port after truce with employer

Gradual return to work at Montreal port after truce with employer

MONTREAL — Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal are headed back to work today, after a truce declared in a labour dispute allowed activities to resume after a 12-day strike.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Manufacturing reading Statistics Canada will release its monthly survey of manufacturing flash estimate for July.
Employers, striking dockworkers reach truce, Montreal port to reopen

Employers, striking dockworkers reach truce, Montreal port to reopen

MONTREAL — Employers and dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have reached a truce after a 12-day strike, paving the way for Canada's second-largest port to reopen Sunday. The two sides have agreed to halt a labour action launched Aug.
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