Category Archives: Economy
The Latest: Greta Thunberg calls UN climate talks a failure
The latest on the U.N. climate summit COP26 in Glasgow: GLASGOW, Scotland — Greta Thunberg branded the U.N. climate talks in
Lone French fisherman left adrift in UK-France fishing spat
GRANVILLE, France (AP) — Soon-to-be father Hermann Outrequin felt optimistic in 2019 when he gave up his fishing company job of 16 years to go independent. The Normandy fisherman wanted a fresh start to have time for his newborn son.
Next phase of job growth a difficult road due to labour, demographic shifts: experts
OTTAWA — The Canadian economy churned out another month of job increases that brought the national unemployment rate to a pandemic-era low, even as economists warn that further gains could become increasingly difficult. The addition of 31,000 jobs last...
Russia gets partial win in $50B case over bankrupt oil giant
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch Supreme Court on Friday handed Russia at least a temporary victory in an appeal of what’s believed to be the world’s largest award in an arbitration case after former shareholders of bankrupted Russian
EXPLAINER: What vaccine mandate means for firms and workers
The Biden administration's sweeping new COVID-19 mandate will apply to 84 million workers at mid-size and large companies. President Joe Biden
What’s in, and what’s out, as House nears vote on Biden bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's now- $1.85 trillion plan to boost social and education programs as well as protect against global warming continues to be fine-tuned by Democrats in Congress with a new goal of completing work before
What’s in, and what’s out, as House nears vote on Biden bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden's now- $1.85 trillion plan to boost social and education programs as well as protect against global warming continues to be fine-tuned by Democrats in Congress with a new goal of completing work before
California’s PUC OKs boosting storage at infamous gas field
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California regulators voted Thursday to increase the capacity of a Los Angeles-area natural gas storage field where a 2015 blowout caused the nation’s largest-ever methane leak and forced thousands from their homes.
Alaska corporation sues over Arctic refuge leases
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — An Alaska state corporation that was the main bidder in an oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge earlier this year said it is suing federal officials over what it calls improper
Alberta introduces bill to exit online cannabis sales, leave it to retailers
EDMONTON — Alberta is moving to get out of the online cannabis business and allow licensed retailers sell it on the internet instead. Cannabis retailers would be allowed to sell some branded clothing and other accessories as well. The province says onl...
