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Air Canada contests decision on power wheelchairs

Air Canada contests decision on power wheelchairs

MONTREAL — Air Canada has appealed a decision by the country’s transport regulator that seeks to boost accessibility for travellers living with a disability.
Aimia CEO Phil Mittleman, president Michael Lehmann leaving company

Aimia CEO Phil Mittleman, president Michael Lehmann leaving company

TORONTO — Aimia Inc. says CEO Phil Mittleman is stepping down after nearly four years at the helm. The Toronto-based holding company says Mittleman is leaving the role of CEO to allow the board to search for a new "operations-focused" replacement.
MPs debate studying cellphone plan hikes as some companies raising prices

MPs debate studying cellphone plan hikes as some companies raising prices

MPs gathered Thursday to mull a request for a study on cellphone package price increases as telecom industry watchers say it's clear costs are too high despite indications that prices have come down in recent years.
From housing to energy to food, US inflation picks up, though some costs rise only mildly

From housing to energy to food, US inflation picks up, though some costs rise only mildly

WASHINGTON (AP) — Higher energy and housing prices boosted overall U.S. inflation in December, a sign that the Federal Reserve's drive to slow inflation to its 2% target will likely remain a bumpy one.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Thursday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,918.40, down 71.02 points): Bitfarms Ltd. (TSX:BITF). Finance. Down 57 cents, or 14.11 per cent, to $3.47 on 12.4 million shares.
Top Flair Airlines investor says new lawsuit over plane payments 'premature at best'

Top Flair Airlines investor says new lawsuit over plane payments 'premature at best'

A key Flair Airlines investor says a $30-million lawsuit filed against it by plane-leasing firms over claims of missed payments is "premature at best.
First Nations, advocates criticize approval of nuclear-waste site near Ottawa River

First Nations, advocates criticize approval of nuclear-waste site near Ottawa River

Several First Nations and environment advocates have criticized a decision by Canada’s nuclear regulator to greenlight a proposed nuclear waste site near the Ottawa River.
Indigo lays off staff as part of strategic plan, does not specify number of cuts

Indigo lays off staff as part of strategic plan, does not specify number of cuts

TORONTO — Indigo Books & Music Inc. has laid off an unspecified number of staff as part of the retailer's ongoing efforts to streamline its operations.
Aritzia stock jumps nearly 21% following latest financial results

Aritzia stock jumps nearly 21% following latest financial results

VANCOUVER — Aritzia Inc.'s stock rose almost 21 per cent on Thursday as the market responded to the company's latest earnings and several analysts upgraded their rating on the company. Shares in the Vancouver-based retailer closed $5.
TSX posts modest loss Thursday, U.S. markets essentially flat after inflation report

TSX posts modest loss Thursday, U.S. markets essentially flat after inflation report

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index posted a modest loss Thursday, weighed down by the financial and utility sectors, while U.S. stock markets were mixed but essentially flat following the latest consumer inflation report in the U.S.