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Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Income flatlined? How to know when to take a risk and pursue a bigger paycheque

Allison Venditti knows how hard the "should I stay or should I go" question can be.
US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels

US applications for jobless claims hold at healthy levels

U.S. applications for jobless benefits were unchanged last week, settling at a healthy level as the labor market continues to show strength in the face of elevated interest rates.
European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at a record. Inflation is down, so when will it cut?

European Central Bank keeps key interest rate at a record. Inflation is down, so when will it cut?

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank left its key interest rate at a record high as it waits for more confirmation that toxic inflation is under control for good — even as high borrowing costs drag on the stalled economy .
How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

How to avoid paying the pink tax on clothes, toys and other everyday items

TORONTO — When Amrita Maharaj-Dube goes shopping with her daughter, the five-year-old is instantly drawn toward all things pink and sparkly.
Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

Manitoba government plans to end restriction on labour agreements for big projects

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government is planning to lift a ban on project labour agreements — deals that require non-unionized workers on large projects to be governed by the same rules and benefits as their unionized counterparts.
Sleep Country earns $22.5 million in fourth quarter amid 'industry challenges'

Sleep Country earns $22.5 million in fourth quarter amid 'industry challenges'

TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. says it earned $22.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from $40.5 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenues were $255.6 million, up from $253.
Tourmaline Oil Corp. earns $700 million in fourth quarter, revenues lower

Tourmaline Oil Corp. earns $700 million in fourth quarter, revenues lower

CALGARY — Tourmaline Oil Corp. says it earned $700.2 million in the last quarter of 2023, up from a loss of $30.4 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says revenues were $1.7 billion, down from $2.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Constellation Software sees earnings, revenues rise in fourth quarter

Constellation Software sees earnings, revenues rise in fourth quarter

TORONTO — Constellation Software Inc. says its net income attributable to common shareholders was US$141 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, down from US$152 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says revenue was US$2.
Linamar Corp. earns $104.4 million in fourth quarter as sales rise to $2.5 billion

Linamar Corp. earns $104.4 million in fourth quarter as sales rise to $2.5 billion

GUELPH, Ont. — Linamar Corp. says it earned $104.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, up from $92.2 million a year earlier. The Guelph, Ont.-based manufacturing company says sales were $2.5 billion, up from $2.
Owner of N.B. chip factory destroyed by fire says he hopes to rebuild soon

Owner of N.B. chip factory destroyed by fire says he hopes to rebuild soon

FREDERICTON — When Ryan Albright got a text Friday evening telling him that the Covered Bridge Potato Chips factory in Waterville, N.B., was on fire, he didn't believe it at first.
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