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Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Long lines at gas pump unlikely, but Middle East crisis could disrupt oil supplies, raise prices

Fifty years after the 1973 Arab oil embargo, the current crisis in the Middle East has the potential to disrupt global oil supplies and push prices higher. But don’t expect a repeat of the catastrophic price hikes and long lines at the gasoline pump, experts say.
Ottawa promises to fix ‘time and again’ issues underpinning B.C. port strike

Ottawa promises to fix ‘time and again’ issues underpinning B.C. port strike

Canada’s labour minister says the federal government’s newest attempt to prevent disruptive disputes at British Columbia’s ports will lead to change this time.
Netflix password crackdown results in surge of new subscribers

Netflix password crackdown results in surge of new subscribers

Company announces 8.8 million new accounts added in quarter ending in September
Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputation

Starbucks sues Workers United union, saying pro-Palestinian post damaged its reputation

Starbucks sued the union organizing its workers Wednesday, saying a pro-Palestine social media post from a union account early in the Israel-Hamas war angered hundreds of customers and damaged its reputation.
Window seat passengers board first as United Airlines tries to speed loading

Window seat passengers board first as United Airlines tries to speed loading

‘It spreads people out so that more people can put their luggage away at the same time’
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally

Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally

Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries for medications.
Feds want more no-fee and low-cost banking in reform push

Feds want more no-fee and low-cost banking in reform push

Financial Consumer Agency of Canada told to make banking more affordable for Canadians
Orchids, veggies and beer: Canada’s cannabis producers pivot

Orchids, veggies and beer: Canada’s cannabis producers pivot

Tough market for core product finds firms finding complementary products to smooth the bumps
Online giants set to battle fake online shopping and travel reviews

Online giants set to battle fake online shopping and travel reviews

Amazon, Tripadvisor and others joining forces to combat bogus consumer reactions
Northeast B.C. community newspapers publish last editions this week

Northeast B.C. community newspapers publish last editions this week

After 8 decades or more, Dawson Creek Mirror and Alaska Highway ÑÇÖÞÌìÌà closing
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