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Union issues strike notice to CP Rail as groups ask Ottawa to prevent work stoppage

Union issues strike notice to CP Rail as groups ask Ottawa to prevent work stoppage

TORONTO — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. said Thursday it has received strike notice from the union representing its engineers, conductors and other train employees.
Crypto firm Binance promises again to end Ontario operations in new undertaking: OSC

Crypto firm Binance promises again to end Ontario operations in new undertaking: OSC

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission says cryptocurrency exchange Binance has agreed to stop facilitating trades for Ontario account holders, after making similar promises last year but continuing to operate in the country.
Social norms will take time to establish as more workers head back to offices

Social norms will take time to establish as more workers head back to offices

TORONTO — Shaking hands. Drinking coffee with colleagues. Wining and dining a client.
Lynx Air to add Hamilton airport this summer as it expands Toronto-area service

Lynx Air to add Hamilton airport this summer as it expands Toronto-area service

TORONTO — Lynx Air says it will begin flying out of Hamilton later this summer in an effort to expand its service in the Toronto region.
Nutrien raising potash production this year in response to uncertainty Ukraine war

Nutrien raising potash production this year in response to uncertainty Ukraine war

SASKATOON — Nutrien Ltd. is raising its potash production this year in response to the uncertainty of supply from eastern Europe as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.
BRP expanding pontoon boat capacity in Michigan, creating close to 200 jobs

BRP expanding pontoon boat capacity in Michigan, creating close to 200 jobs

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. is expanding its Manitou pontoon boat manufacturing capacity in Michigan in a move that will create close to 200 new jobs and nearly double its workforce in the state.
'Workcations' embraced by Canadians, companies looking to improve work-life balance

'Workcations' embraced by Canadians, companies looking to improve work-life balance

TORONTO — When the winter doldrums set in earlier this year, Scott Taber headed for warmer climes but he didn’t leave work behind.
Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM

Amazon closes $8.5B deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM

Amazon announced Thursday it has closed its acquisition of Hollywood studio MGM, two days after European regulators said the deal “would not significantly reduce competition” in European markets. The retail giant had announced the $8.
Major UK ferry operator fires 800 crew after pausing service

Major UK ferry operator fires 800 crew after pausing service

LONDON (AP) — P&O Ferries, one of the largest ferry operators serving the United Kingdom, fired 800 crew members with “immediate" effect, saying Thursday that the company’s survival depends on “swift and significant changes.
Bank of England raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation

Bank of England raises rates as Ukraine war boosts inflation

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England raised its key interest rate Thursday for the third time since December as it pushes ahead faster than other central banks in combating a global wave of inflation that is set to accelerate following Russia’s invasion
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