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Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators

Hollywood producer's new nonprofit to boost diverse creators

Hollywood film producer Dan Lin — known for movies such as Disney’s live action “Aladdin” and “The Two Popes” — is launching a nonprofit with more than $1 million from the Ford and MacArthur foundations as well as several other philanthropies.
Ex-US congressman among 9 charged in insider trading cases

Ex-US congressman among 9 charged in insider trading cases

NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. Stephen Buyer was arrested Monday in Indiana on charges related to an insider trading case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Manhattan federal court, according to a spokesperson for U.S.
Gazprom says it's cutting gas Nord Stream to 20% of capacity

Gazprom says it's cutting gas Nord Stream to 20% of capacity

BERLIN (AP) — Russia's Gazprom said Monday that it would further reduce natural gas flows through a major pipeline to Europe to 20% of capacity, citing repairs of equipment.
Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

Mustard seed shortage sends seed prices soaring, curbs some supply of condiment

A mustard seed shortage is driving up prices and could leave some store shelves with scant supply before the new harvest hits markets this fall, industry experts say.
Unifor pushes for job guarantees in federal review of Westjet's takeover of Sunwing

Unifor pushes for job guarantees in federal review of Westjet's takeover of Sunwing

Unifor says the Canadian government should block the WestJet Group's takeover of Sunwing Airlines Inc. unless WestJet guarantees job creation and investments in workers.
Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

Strike averted after WestJet reaches tentative agreement with Unifor service workers

CALGARY — There will be no strike at WestJet this week now that the airline has reached a tentative labour deal with the union representing hundreds of workers at the Calgary and Vancouver airports.
Rogers pursuing deal with competitors to juggle 911 calls in case of outage

Rogers pursuing deal with competitors to juggle 911 calls in case of outage

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc.
Committee sets deadline on grocery code of conduct as key issues remain outstanding

Committee sets deadline on grocery code of conduct as key issues remain outstanding

An industry committee set up to establish a grocery code of conduct says it has made significant progress but has yet to find solutions on several key issues.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Resource earnings Some of the biggest names in the Canadian resource sector are expected to report their second-quarter results this week. Kinross Gold Corp.
Rogers unable to switch customers to Bell, Telus, despite competing carrier offers

Rogers unable to switch customers to Bell, Telus, despite competing carrier offers

TORONTO — Rogers Communications Inc. says it was unable to switch customers to competing carriers during the unprecedented service outage earlier this month despite offers of assistance from Bell and Telus.
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