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Volkswagen loses top EU court case in diesel scandal

Volkswagen loses top EU court case in diesel scandal

BRUSSELS — The European Union's top court ruled on Thursday that Volkswagen breached the law by installing on its cars a so-called defeat device to cheat on emission tests and cannot argue it was merely protecting car engines.
Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers

MONTREAL — Tania Azevedo wasn’t sure if she would make it to Aruba after all. After Ontario’s lockdowns forced her to close her hair salon in Toronto, Azevedo decided to capitalize on the free time by visiting friends in the small island nation.
'Talk is cheap': How companies can act on diversity targets amid an economic crisis

'Talk is cheap': How companies can act on diversity targets amid an economic crisis

TORONTO — When Jaqui Parchment was climbing Canada's corporate ladder, she noticed office cliques formed around members of the same hockey team and frequently overheard senior consultants chattering about their next round of golf with important clien
As thousands of Canadians flock to day trading during lockdown, experts urge caution

As thousands of Canadians flock to day trading during lockdown, experts urge caution

TORONTO — Some stock trading platforms say usership has spiked in 2020, as a whipsawing stock market and more time at home has a growing number of Canadians trying their hand at day trading.
Amazon decreases shipping time to 3-5 days for Iqaluit users of Prime service

Amazon decreases shipping time to 3-5 days for Iqaluit users of Prime service

IQALUIT, Nunavut — Amazon.com Inc. is significantly slashing its shipping times for some customers in Nunavut.
Canadian Pacific Railway reaches deal with union representing signal maintainers

Canadian Pacific Railway reaches deal with union representing signal maintainers

CALGARY — Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. says it has reached a tentative agreement with the union that represents 360 signal maintainers at the railway in Canada.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus

US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of virus

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy's recovery from its springtime collapse.
Qatari sports network retains EPL rights amid Saudi dispute

Qatari sports network retains EPL rights amid Saudi dispute

LONDON — Qatar's sports broadcasting network retained the rights to air all English Premier League games on Thursday for another three years in the Middle East amid a long-running dispute with Saudi Arabia over the pirating of broadcasts.
Contractor seriously injured at Trans Mountain site in B.C., construction stopped

Contractor seriously injured at Trans Mountain site in B.C., construction stopped

The Canada Energy Regulator says a contractor was seriously injured Tuesday at a construction site for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project in British Columbia.
Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX

Honda recalls 130,000 vehicles in Canada: Fit, Accord, Civic, Insight and Acura ILX

MARKHAM, Ont. — Honda says it will recall 130,000 vehicles in Canada, including certain Fit, Civic, Accord, Insight and Acura ILX models, after announcing a similar recall of 1.4 million vehicles in the U.S.