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Gen Z, millennials playing a significant part in the Great Resignation trend

Gen Z, millennials playing a significant part in the Great Resignation trend

TORONTO — As the COVID-19 pandemic dragged on over the past 16 months, Vanessa Staniforth experienced both burnout and career stagnation in her job. “I started to feel stuck,” said the 30-year-old Ottawa-based software developer.
Organigram sees Q3 fortunes improve, posts $4M loss

Organigram sees Q3 fortunes improve, posts $4M loss

MONCTON, N.B. — Organigram Holdings Inc. reported a loss of $4 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $89.9 million in the same quarter a year earlier. The cannabis producer says the loss amounted to 1.
Brookfield Infrastructure extends deadline for Inter Pipeline takeover offer

Brookfield Infrastructure extends deadline for Inter Pipeline takeover offer

TORONTO — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP has extended the deadline of its hostile takeover offer for Inter Pipeline Ltd. to Aug. 6.
The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

The Weeknd and BTS hope to raise billions for Global Citizen

NEW YORK (AP) — The Weeknd, BTS and Billie Eilish will take part in Global Citizen Live, a 24-hour event on Sept. 21 that's intended to raise money and awareness to fight worldwide threats including COVID-19, climate change and extreme poverty.
At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in city in eastern China

At least 8 dead in hotel collapse in city in eastern China

BEIJING (AP) — Rescue workers were digging through the remains of a collapsed hotel in eastern China looking for any survivors of a disaster that has killed at least eight people and left nine missing, authorities said Tuesday.
Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill

Texas Democrats leave state to try to stop GOP voting bill

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Democrats in the Texas Legislature bolted Monday for Washington, and said they were ready to remain there for weeks in a second revolt against a GOP overhaul of election laws, forcing a dramatic new showdown over voting rights in
Radio host Larry Elder enters California recall election

Radio host Larry Elder enters California recall election

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder entered California’s Sept. 14 recall election on Monday, bringing a well-known voice on the political right to a muddled Republican field trying to oust first-term Democratic Gov.
MLB makes $100M commitment to increase Black participation

MLB makes $100M commitment to increase Black participation

DENVER (AP) — Major League Baseball will give at least $100 million over 10 years to the Players Alliance and help raise an additional $50 million aimed at increasing the number of Blacks playing the sport and eventually making the big leagues.
Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

Regulator says Brookfield used 'abusive' tactics in hostile bid for Inter Pipeline

CALGARY — Alberta's securities regulator has said Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP used "abusive" tactics in its attempt to acquire Calgary-based Inter Pipeline Ltd.
Quebec retailers, cinema owners pleased with COVID-19 capacity changes

Quebec retailers, cinema owners pleased with COVID-19 capacity changes

MONTREAL — Retailers and theatre owners say they're happy Quebec lifted capacity limits on stores and eased physical distancing rules for entertainment venues, but some operators of performance halls say the changes don't mean much for them.
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