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Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

Florida judge voids US mask mandate for planes, other travel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A federal judge in Florida struck down a national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit Monday, and airlines and airports swiftly began repealing their requirements that passengers wear face coverings.
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'Almost stranded:' Sunwing delays dozens of flights, leaving passengers up in the air

'Almost stranded:' Sunwing delays dozens of flights, leaving passengers up in the air

MONTREAL — Several thousand Canadians are dealing with delayed flights due to a technical problem at Sunwing Airlines Inc.
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New president of discount airline Swoop says spiking fuel costs mean pricier fares

New president of discount airline Swoop says spiking fuel costs mean pricier fares

An ongoing spike in jet fuel prices will have to be passed on to passengers — at least in part — even as competition ramps up among discount carriers, says the new president of budget airline Swoop.
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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 Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,878.41, up 22.71 points.) Athabasca Oil Corp. (TSX:ATH). Energy. Up 16 cents, or 7.18 per cent, to $2.39 on 10.2 million shares.
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S&P/TSX composite edges higher Monday with help from commodities stocks

S&P/TSX composite edges higher Monday with help from commodities stocks

Gains in the energy and mining sectors helped Canada's main stock index edge slightly higher on Monday against the backdrop of rising prices for commodities like oil, natural gas and gold.
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Bus-maker NFI awarded contracts from TTC for up to 565 buses

Bus-maker NFI awarded contracts from TTC for up to 565 buses

Winnipeg-based vehicle manufacturer NFI Group Inc. says it has been awarded contracts from the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) for up to 565 buses.
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Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure

Biden to require US-made steel, iron for infrastructure

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is taking a key step toward ensuring that federal dollars will support U.S.
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Twitter says poison pill makes 'coercive' takeover difficult

Twitter says poison pill makes 'coercive' takeover difficult

DETROIT (AP) — Twitter's board of directors says it adopted a “poison pill” defense in order to protect the social media platform from “coercive or otherwise unfair” takeover tactics.
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Algoma Steel names new CEO; Michael Garcia to take over from Michael McQuade June 1

Algoma Steel names new CEO; Michael Garcia to take over from Michael McQuade June 1

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. — Algoma Steel Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Michael Garcia as the company's new CEO effective June 1 upon the retirement of current CEO Michael McQuade.
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WonderFi to acquire crypto exchange Coinberry, just weeks after closing Bitbuy deal

WonderFi to acquire crypto exchange Coinberry, just weeks after closing Bitbuy deal

TORONTO — WonderFi Technologies Inc. announced Monday plans to acquire Toronto-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinberry, as consolidation continues in Canada's digital asset sector.
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