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The flight attendants who fought sexism in the skies — and won

The flight attendants who fought sexism in the skies — and won

MONTREAL — Even before her job offer was finalized in 1973, Senka Dukovich realized her career as a flight attendant had an expiry date.
A long-overlooked climate solution, geothermal could be in for its hottest decade yet

A long-overlooked climate solution, geothermal could be in for its hottest decade yet

CALGARY — It's clean, renewable, and right there below our feet, but geothermal energy has largely remained undeveloped in Canada.
Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81

Wolfgang Schaeuble, German elder statesman and finance minister during euro debt crisis, dies at 81

BERLIN (AP) — Wolfgang Schaeuble, who helped negotiate German reunification in 1990 and as finance minister was a central figure in the austerity-heavy effort to drag Europe out of its debt crisis more than two decades later, has died. He was 81.
Child-free finances: How your financial needs, concerns differ if you don't have kids

Child-free finances: How your financial needs, concerns differ if you don't have kids

As the child-free lifestyle surges in popularity among younger generations, many might imagine it means having a lot more money to spend, but that's not always the case.
Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

Harry Rosen, founder of Canadian menswear chain, dies at 92

TORONTO — The founder of Canadian men's clothing retailer Harry Rosen Inc. has died at 92.
Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

Take stock, revamp, overhaul: How to refresh your finances for 2024

With the turn of the calendar signalling a fresh start, it’s the perfect time of year to take stock of your finances, update your goals and leave bad money habits behind.
Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

Manchester United announces deal to sell up to 25% of EPL club to UK billionaire Jim Ratcliffe

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — More than a year after it was put up for sale, Manchester United said Sunday that British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe had agreed to buy a minority stake in the storied Premier League club.
Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

Moneris reports 'intermittent network slowness' day after network outage

TORONTO — Payments processing company Moneris is reporting "intermittent network slowness" this afternoon, one day after experiencing a network outage that it says affected customers' ability to process transactions.
Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

Rising prices, shrinking libraries: How streaming TV is shaking down in Canada

TORONTO — Streaming television forever changed how Canadians watch their favourite shows, offering a seemingly bottomless library of commercial-free programming for a dirt-cheap price.
Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

Bulls, bears and Bay Street: Test your knowledge of 2023's business news

1. What sector led a rally in North American equity markets during the first half of 2023? a. Technology b. Energy c. Banks d. Telecommunications — 2. Midway into the year, which airline division(s) did WestJet say it planned to shut down? a.