WestJet finalizes takeover of Sunwing Airlines

WestJet has finalized its takeover of Sunwing Airlines, concluding a merger deal that was first proposed more than a year ago. Calgary-based WestJet says that initially, it plans to operate both airlines independently, meaning Sunwing’s fleet of 18 jets and 2,000 workers will continue to offer flights to the Caribbean and some transatlantic routes. But…

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Canada’s economy eked out 0.1{dec8eed80f8408bfe0c8cb968907362b371b4140b1eb4f4e531a2b1c1a9556e5} growth in February, Statscan says

The Canadian economy grew by 0.1 per cent in February, Statistics Canada said Friday. In its latest report on economic growth, the federal agency’s preliminary estimate suggested real gross domestic product grew at an annualized rate of 2.5 per cent in the first quarter. The February figure came in lower than was expected by Statistics…

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