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GM's 'transformation' will lead to short-term pain but long-term economic benefits: Don Pittis

Autoworkers are no longer "nut tighteners," and while losing a job is always painful it would be worse in a recession. Now many skilled technicians and white collar workers will be well placed to find jobs.
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Insulin pumps linked to more reports of injury and death than any other medical device, records show

Insulin pumps are popular among Canadians with diabetes. The device is convenient and allows the user a greater degree of control over their blood sugar levels. But some experts warn that's precisely why it isn't necessarily the best — or safest — choice for all people with the condition.

'I got lucky': After lengthy ordeal, Syrian refugee stranded in Malaysian airport lands in Vancouver

The international arrivals area of Vancouver Airport has seen many, many hugs, but none quite like the one between a Syrian refugee who was stranded for months at a Malaysian airport and the woman who worked tirelessly to bring him to Canada.

Telecom mediator sees 57% spike in complaints in 2017-18, mainly about wireless

The federal watchdog dedicated to resolving customer complaints about telecommunications and television services saw a 57 per cent spike in complaints in 2017-18, most of them involving wireless providers.
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GM closure throws monkey wrench at Doug Ford's 'open for business' plan

The devastating closure of General Motors' assembly plant in Oshawa provides stark evidence of just how hard it would be for any government — including Premier Doug Ford's — to make good on promises to bring back the glory days of manufacturing in Ontario.

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