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US businesses advertised near-record 11 million open jobs

US businesses advertised near-record 11 million open jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers posted 11 million open jobs in October, nearly matching a record high reached in July and a sign that companies were confident enough in the economy to expand.
Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

Companies in race to develop sustainable jet fuel in face of climate crisis

CALGARY — When United Airlines flew a plane full of passengers from Chicago to Washington, D.C. on Dec. 1, it did it with one engine 100 per cent powered by fuel made from corn sugar. It was a historic first, according to the airline.
Cannabis company Tilray buys Breckenridge Distillery in move to grow U.S. business

Cannabis company Tilray buys Breckenridge Distillery in move to grow U.S. business

TORONTO — Cannabis company Tilray Inc. says it has signed a deal to buy Breckenridge Distillery, a Colorado-based producer of whiskey and other spirits. Financial terms of the agreement were not immediately available.
Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against omicron

Pfizer said Wednesday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine may offer important protection against the new omicron variant even though the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
City honors nightclub where Ray Charles sang during Jim Crow

City honors nightclub where Ray Charles sang during Jim Crow

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina city is putting up a historical marker to commemorate a nightclub renowned for hosting Black musicians and patrons in the segregated South.
Mercedes F1 team and firm end deal opposed by fire survivors

Mercedes F1 team and firm end deal opposed by fire survivors

LONDON (AP) — Building materials maker Kingspan said it had agreed with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One racing team to end a partnership deal after protests from the families of people who died in a high-rise fire in London.
Cdn. companies paying almost $500,000 on average to ransomware attackers: survey

Cdn. companies paying almost $500,000 on average to ransomware attackers: survey

TORONTO — Canadian companies hit by ransomware attacks pay almost half a million dollars on average to perpetrators, according to the results of a new survey.
Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era

Scholz replaces Merkel as German chancellor, opening new era

BERLIN (AP) — Center-left leader Olaf Scholz became Germany's ninth post-World War II chancellor Wednesday, opening a new era for the European Union’s most populous nation and largest economy after Angela Merkel’s 16-year tenure .
Small, medium-sized businesses gave women smaller raises than men in 2021: survey

Small, medium-sized businesses gave women smaller raises than men in 2021: survey

TORONTO — The average salary increases given to men this year were nearly double the amounts received by women, a new survey has found.
Canadian business owners upbeat for 2022 with sales, investments to rebound: Survey

Canadian business owners upbeat for 2022 with sales, investments to rebound: Survey

MONTREAL — Canadian business owners are bullish on the economy's rebound from COVID-19, with a new report finding investment plans and sales expectations for next year exceed pre-pandemic levels.