Category Archives: Economy
UK’s Boris Johnson ends week of turmoil in weakened position
LONDON (AP) — This was the week British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hoped to get a grip on his government after weeks of scandal. By Friday, he was struggling to hang on after a scathing report on lockdown-breaching parties and
EU, US to resume trading oysters, mussels after long dispute
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union and the United States have agreed to resume trade in oysters, clams, mussels and scallops starting at the end of February, settling a 10-year trade dispute.
Ukraine-Russia crisis: What to know about rising fear of war
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has backed Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in his standoff with the West over Ukraine as the two leaders met before the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Stoltenberg to become Norway’s next central bank governor
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg will become Norway's next central bank governor, officials said Friday. Stoltenberg's tenure at NATO ends later this year. Norway's
Balance between normal life and managing COVID may be more attainable now: Tam
OTTAWA — Canada's chief public health officer says provinces are going to have to find a balance between containing the virus with public health measures and returning to a sense of normalcy as the Omicron wave continues to crest. Several provinces
Employment ‘carnage’ of 200,000 jobs lost in January looks temporary, economists say
Riddled by Omicron's rapid spread, the Canadian economy lost 200,100 jobs in January amid stricter public health rules put in place to slow the COVID-19 variant, but most signs point to a quick recovery. The decrease marked the largest drop in
House passes bill to boost US computer chip production
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats on Friday muscled legislation through the House that they say positions the United States to better compete with China economically and on the global stage by strengthening the domestic semiconductor industry and shoring up ...
Kenney to announce next week the date Alberta will end its COVID-19 vaccine passport
EDMONTON — Premier Jason Kenney says his government will announce next week a date to end Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine passport, with the actual cancellation coming soon after that. Kenney said he will also announce next week a phased approach to end
Tribes: Settlement in opioids case will foster healing
Cheryl Andrews-Maltais takes note of the heart-wrenching dates that remind Wampanoag families that they're still in the midst of the opioid drug crisis — birthdays of loved ones lost, anniversaries of their passing. Then she reaches out with a phone
DHS announces creation of new cybersecurity review board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday the creation of a new Cyber Safety Review Board that will have public and private sector experts examine significant hacking incidents and recommend improvements.
