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Hiring soared in May as mass layoffs eased

Hiring soared in May as mass layoffs eased

WASHINGTON — The job market took a big step toward healing in May, though plenty of damage remains, as a record level of hiring followed record layoffs in March and April.
Budget officer pegs cost of basic income as calls for it grow due to COVID-19

Budget officer pegs cost of basic income as calls for it grow due to COVID-19

OTTAWA — The parliamentary budget office says it could cost more than $98 billion to provide almost all Canadians with a basic income for six months beginning this fall.
Uber launches new grocery delivery service in Montreal and Toronto

Uber launches new grocery delivery service in Montreal and Toronto

Uber Technologies Inc. is getting into the grocery delivery business and is using some Canadian cities to help it launch the venture.
California Assembly delays session after virus outbreak

California Assembly delays session after virus outbreak

SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show

Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show

WASHINGTON — The government on Monday identified roughly 650,000 mostly small businesses and nonprofits that received taxpayer money through a federal program that was designed to soften job losses from the coronavirus but also benefited wealthy, wel
Company that flew Kobe Bryant's helicopter gets federal help

Company that flew Kobe Bryant's helicopter gets federal help

The operator of the helicopter that crashed, killing former NBA star Kobe Bryant and eight others, received between $150,000 and $350,000 from taxpayers under a program to help small businesses hurt by the virus pandemic.
Dana Canedy named as publisher at Simon & Schuster

Dana Canedy named as publisher at Simon & Schuster

LOS ANGELES — Dana Canedy will take on one of the biggest roles at Simon & Schuster.
Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review

Judge orders Dakota Access pipeline shut down pending review

FARGO, N.D.
Aphria issues shares to Emblem after reaching settlement in supply dispute

Aphria issues shares to Emblem after reaching settlement in supply dispute

LEAMINGTON, Ont. — Aphria Inc. has issued more than 1.6 million common shares to Emblem Cannabis, a subsidiary of Aleafia Health, as part of a previously announced settlement.
Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower unveils pilot stores in Circle K partnership

Cannabis retailer Fire & Flower unveils pilot stores in Circle K partnership

EDMONTON — Fire & Flower Holdings Inc. has unveiled the first examples of its new cannabis retail partnership with the owner of Circle K convenience stores and gasoline bars.