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Travel industry demands vaccine mandate be scrapped after Ottawa ends random testing

Travel industry demands vaccine mandate be scrapped after Ottawa ends random testing

Ottawa's suspension of randomized COVID-19 testing at customs marks a major shift toward clearing clogged terminals, but more measures are needed to end airport gridlock, industry groups say.
BP exits oilsands to focus on offshore; will sell Sunrise stake to Cenovus

BP exits oilsands to focus on offshore; will sell Sunrise stake to Cenovus

CALGARY — British energy giant BP is exiting the Alberta oilsands to focus on offshore oil development instead.
Key household debt-to-income ratio down in Q1 as income rises faster than debt

Key household debt-to-income ratio down in Q1 as income rises faster than debt

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says the amount Canadians owe relative to their income pulled back in the first quarter from the record level set in the fourth quarter of 2021 as incomes grew faster than debt.
United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing

United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates on Monday banned the upcoming Pixar animated feature “Lightyear" from showing in movie theaters after its inclusion of a kiss between two lesbian characters.
Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners would have to sell home if interest rates rise more: Survey

Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners would have to sell home if interest rates rise more: Survey

TORONTO — Nearly one in four homeowners say they will have to sell their home if interest rates go up further, according to a new debt survey from Manulife Bank of Canada.
Japan toughens defamation penalties after wrestler's suicide

Japan toughens defamation penalties after wrestler's suicide

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament approved tougher penalties for criminal defamation Monday in a move prompted by a bullied wrestler's suicide and that is raising free speech concerns.
French projections: Macron's centrists will keep a majority

French projections: Macron's centrists will keep a majority

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance is expected to keep its parliamentary majority after the first round of voting Sunday, but will likely have far fewer seats than five years ago, according to projections.
With ‘Jurassic World 3,’ dinosaurs rule again at box office

With ‘Jurassic World 3,’ dinosaurs rule again at box office

Move over Maverick, the dinosaurs have arrived to claim their throne. “Jurassic World: Dominion” took a mighty bite out of the box office with $143.4 million in North American ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.
New bank rules come into force this month but critics say they don't go far enough

New bank rules come into force this month but critics say they don't go far enough

TORONTO — The long wait for shorter wait times on resolving bank complaints is almost over as part of a raft of updates to banking regulations set to come into force.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Household debt: Statistics Canada will release its household debt data for the first quarter on Monday.
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