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Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says

Systemic failures led to a door plug flying off a Boeing 737 Max, NTSB says

The heroic actions by the crew of Alaska Airlines flight 1282 ensured everyone survived last year when a door plug panel flew off the plane shortly after takeoff, leaving a gaping hole that sucked objects out of the cabin, National Transportation Saf
Steady May inflation figures don't make the case for rate cuts: economists

Steady May inflation figures don't make the case for rate cuts: economists

OTTAWA — May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada's closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.
BlackBerry posts Q1 profit, revenue down as it bought back US$10M of shares

BlackBerry posts Q1 profit, revenue down as it bought back US$10M of shares

BlackBerry Ltd. reported a net profit of US$1.9 million during the first quarter, compared to a net loss of US$41.4 million a year earlier.
B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73

Quebec singer, songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of rock group Harmonium, dead at 73

MONTREAL — Quebec singer-songwriter Serge Fiori, founder of French-Canadian rock band Harmonium, died Tuesday at the age of 73.
Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms

Fête nationale in Quebec punctuated by parades, concerts, heat and storms

MONTREAL — A sea of blue and white took centre stage under a blazing sun for the annual St-Jean-Baptiste parade in Montreal on Tuesday as national pride was on full display to mark the provincial holiday.
Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco takeover, management board slate

Parkland shareholders approve Sunoco takeover, management board slate

CALGARY — Fuel refiner and retailer Parkland Corp. says shareholders have voted in favour of its planned takeover by U.S. company Sunoco LP.
S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

S&P/TSX composite finishes higher despite lower oil prices, U.S. stock markets up

TORONTO — Strength in technology stocks helped Canada's main stock index climb over 100 points on Tuesday, while U.S. markets also rose and oil prices fell. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 109.26 points higher at 26,718.62. A rally in the U.S.

You just retired (or are about to). Now what?

If there’s a single group of people who are likely to be experiencing the most consternation over recent market events , it’s those who have just retired or who are on the cusp of hanging it up.
No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

No decision on temporary Ontario Science Centre location, minister says

TORONTO — Ontario has not made any decisions on a temporary science centre while a new one is being built at Ontario Place, the infrastructure minister said Tuesday, despite previously indicating one would be operating by Jan. 1, 2026.