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‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

‘It’s been hell’: Customers frustrated over treatment by WestJet during strike

Travellers expressed frustration this week over WestJet's response after the airline cancelled more than 1,200 flights due to a strike by plane mechanics, leading advocates to accuse it of breaching consumer protection rules.
June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

June auto sales weaken amid CDK software outage: DesRosiers

TORONTO — DesRosiers Automotive Consultants says June light vehicle sales were relatively weak amid widespread software outages after cybersecurity attacks last month.
Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market

Open on July 4th: Retailers and airlines. Closed: Government, banks, stock market

NEW YORK (AP) — The Fourth of July holiday, also known as Independence Day, celebrates the Second Continental Congress’ unanimous adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, a document announcing the colonies’ separation from Great B
Which is the Better SUV? Edmunds compares the new Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX

Which is the Better SUV? Edmunds compares the new Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus GX

Toyota has come out with an all-new 2024 Land Cruiser . This latest model of this long-running SUV is smaller and less expensive than before and comes with a hybrid powertrain that gets better fuel economy than the previous V8.
US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices

US new-vehicle sales barely rose in the second quarter as buyers balked at still-high prices

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. new-vehicle sales rose only slightly in the second quarter, despite larger discounts and slightly lower prices.
Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

Flying objects and shrunken heads: World UFO Day feted amid surge in sightings, government denials

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — For those of you who don't celebrate World UFO Day, consider this: A former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer told Congress last summer about a government program that retrieves and reverse engineers unidentified flying objects.
Northvolt says it will continue EV battery plant project near Montreal ‘as planned’

Northvolt says it will continue EV battery plant project near Montreal ‘as planned’

MONTREAL — Northvolt says it will continue construction of a $7-billion factory on Montreal's South Shore "as planned" — hours after its CEO said the Swedish battery manufacturer would hit the brakes on its international development plan to refocus o
United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

United States looking at all tools to respond to Canada's digital services tax

WASHINGTON, D. C. — The Office of the United States Trade Representative says it will do what’s necessary to halt Canada's tax on large foreign digital services companies.
Colorado man gets 60 years for setting fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5

Colorado man gets 60 years for setting fire that killed a Senegalese family of 5

DENVER (AP) — A Colorado man was sentenced to 60 years in prison Tuesday for starting a house fire that killed five members of a Senegalese family, a crime which the victims’ friends and family say has forever changed their lives and their community,
Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

Biden administration provides $504 million to support 12 technology hubs nationwide

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Tuesday that it was providing $504 million in implementation grants for a dozen technology hubs in Ohio, Montana, Nevada and Florida, among other locations.