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Wind Mobile founder says Rogers-Shaw deal threatens hope of any real competition

Wind Mobile founder says Rogers-Shaw deal threatens hope of any real competition

TORONTO — Rogers, Bell and Telus will never face real competition unless Canada makes big changes to the telecommunications industry, Wind Mobile founder Anthony Lacavera says.
Risks from LNG Quebec project far outweigh benefits: environmental review board

Risks from LNG Quebec project far outweigh benefits: environmental review board

Quebec's environmental review board says the risks associated with LNG Quebec's proposed Saguenay gas terminal project far outweigh its benefits.
German Cabinet approves 2022 budget plan with more new debt

German Cabinet approves 2022 budget plan with more new debt

BERLIN — Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved 2022 budget plans that will see rules against running up new debt suspended for the third consecutive year as the government seeks to help Europe's biggest economy recover from the coronavirus pandemic
Orders for manufactured goods tumbled 1.1% last month

Orders for manufactured goods tumbled 1.1% last month

WASHINGTON — Orders to U.S. factories for big-ticket manufactured goods slumped 1.1% in February with demand in a key sector that tracks business investment also dropping. Orders had been rising for nine consecutive months, including a sizable 3.
Japan's Toyota, Isuzu, Hino join in truck technology tie up

Japan's Toyota, Isuzu, Hino join in truck technology tie up

TOKYO — Japanese automakers Toyota, Isuzu and Hino said Wednesday they are setting up a partnership in commercial vehicles to work together in electric, hydrogen, connected and autonomous driving technologies. Under the deal, Toyota Motor Corp.
WestJet restoring suspended regional flights for Atlantic Canada and Quebec City

WestJet restoring suspended regional flights for Atlantic Canada and Quebec City

WestJet says it is restoring flights to several regional destinations in Eastern Canada that were suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airline said it will resume flying to Charlottetown, Fredericton, Moncton, Sydney, N.S., and Quebec City.
Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids

Hong Kong halts use of Pfizer vaccine, cites defective lids

Hong Kong suspended use of the Pfizer vaccine Wednesday after its Chinese distributor informed the city that one batch had defective bottle lids.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks regulation, hiring and expansion in Canada

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella talks regulation, hiring and expansion in Canada

TORONTO — Microsoft's chief executive says Canada's technology sector is talent-rich and a player on the global scene but he wants policy-makers to weigh regulatory effects on innovation when making decisions.
Ontario to reveal 2021 budget today, expected to announce more pandemic spending

Ontario to reveal 2021 budget today, expected to announce more pandemic spending

TORONTO — Ontario will deliver its 2021-22 budget today, its second spending package during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug Ford says the budget will focus on economic recovery and fighting the pandemic.
China summons foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions

China summons foreign diplomats in protest over sanctions

BEIJING — China on Tuesday said it summoned foreign diplomats in protest after the United States, the European Union, Canada and Britain jointly imposed sanctions on senior Chinese officials over alleged human rights abuses in China’s far western Xin