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Unifor secretary-treasurer Lana Payne running for national president to replace Dias

Unifor secretary-treasurer Lana Payne running for national president to replace Dias

DEER LAKE, N.L. — Unifor's national secretary-treasurer has joined the race to replace Jerry Dias as head of Canada's largest private sector union. Lana Payne announced her candidacy for national president today on Facebook.
Hollywood, foreign film productions reach record high in Canada in COVID's first year

Hollywood, foreign film productions reach record high in Canada in COVID's first year

OTTAWA — When the pandemic first hit, the world shouted "cut." Cameras stopped rolling, film sets went black and stars with seven-figure salaries were sent back to their hotel rooms.
FIFA takes on streaming companies with own soccer platform

FIFA takes on streaming companies with own soccer platform

LONDON (AP) — FIFA is getting into the streaming platform business with a soccer version of Netflix and Amazon Prime.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,715.41, down 75.08 points.) Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD). Financials. Down $2.09, or 2.2 per cent, to $94.59 on 13.
S&P/TSX composite dips despite increase in crude and gold prices

S&P/TSX composite dips despite increase in crude and gold prices

TORONTO — A move in crude oil prices above US$100 per barrel and higher gold prices weren't enough to prevent Canada's main stock index from swinging lower on the eve of an expected move by the Bank of Canada to hike interest rates.
Deloitte survey finds competition for workers among top issues for retailers in 2022

Deloitte survey finds competition for workers among top issues for retailers in 2022

TORONTO — Canadian retailers expect competition for workers to heat up over the next 12 months as the country's jobless rate hits record lows.
Citytv launches new streaming options on Amazon's Prime Video

Citytv launches new streaming options on Amazon's Prime Video

TORONTO — Canadian television brand Citytv is lifting the curtain on two new streaming options that give viewers a different route to its entertainment and news.
US inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981

US inflation jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981

WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation soared over the past year at its fastest pace in more than 40 years, with costs for food, gasoline, housing and other necessities squeezing American consumers and wiping out the pay raises that many people have received.
Financial watchdog says Ontario on track to balance budget by 2023-24

Financial watchdog says Ontario on track to balance budget by 2023-24

TORONTO — Ontario is currently on the path to balance by next year, the province's fiscal watchdog said Tuesday, but it could well take a different route due to the looming June 2 election.
Unused to volatility, young investors may dread a downturn. Here's how to prepare

Unused to volatility, young investors may dread a downturn. Here's how to prepare

Between rising inflation and geopolitical events, there’s been uncertainty in the future of the markets. “It’s one of these times where you just feel like anything could happen ...