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Airbus-Boeing deal still leaves other US-EU rifts unresolved

Airbus-Boeing deal still leaves other US-EU rifts unresolved

BRUSSELS (AP) — The deal the United States and the European Union reached Tuesday to end their long-running dispute over subsidies to Boeing and Airbus will mean the phase-out of billions in punitive tariffs. It will ease trans-Atlantic tensions.
US industrial production up 0.8% in May, factory output 0.9%

US industrial production up 0.8% in May, factory output 0.9%

WASHINGTON (AP) — Surging output of cars, trucks and auto parts pulled U.S. factory production up 0.9% in May. Adding utilities and mines, overall U.S. industrial production climbed 0.8% in May from April, the Federal Reserve reported Tuesday.
Sudbury mining union rejects second offer, strike action continues

Sudbury mining union rejects second offer, strike action continues

SUDBURY, Ont. — A steelworker's union in Sudbury, Ont. has rejected the latest offer by Vale Canada after going on strike for the first time in over 10 years.
Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo maker BRP to spend up to $350 million to buy back shares

Ski-Doo and Sea-Doo maker BRP to spend up to $350 million to buy back shares

VALCOURT, Que. — BRP Inc. says it will spend up to $350 million to buy back its shares.
Bell MTS Place, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

Bell MTS Place, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

A deal between Canada Life Assurance Co. and the owner of the Winnipeg Jets will see the hockey team's home arena renamed to the Canada Life Centre.
Bell MTS Centre, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

Bell MTS Centre, home of Winnipeg Jets, to be renamed Canada Life Centre

A deal between Canada Life Assurance Co. and the owner of the Winnipeg Jets will see the hockey team's home arena renamed to the Canada Life Centre.
Record rise in US wholesale prices over the past year

Record rise in US wholesale prices over the past year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wholesale prices, driven by rising food costs, increased 0.8% in May and by a unprecedented amount over the past year as the U.S. economy emerges from pandemic lockdowns and pushes inflation higher.
CMHC says annual pace of housing starts rose 3.2 per cent in May compared with April

CMHC says annual pace of housing starts rose 3.2 per cent in May compared with April

OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts in May rose 3.2 per cent compared with April, as starts of apartments, condos and other types of multiple-unit housing projects rose higher.
Aritzia signs deal to buy athletic wear company Reigning Champ

Aritzia signs deal to buy athletic wear company Reigning Champ

VANCOUVER — Clothing designer and retailer Aritzia Inc. says it has signed an agreement to buy a Reigning Champ, a designer and manufacturer of premium athletic wear.
Pandemic enabled small- and medium-sized businesses to work remotely: survey

Pandemic enabled small- and medium-sized businesses to work remotely: survey

At Jeremy Shaki’s tech education company, his workforce of around 75 people weren’t always so keen on remote work.