Category Archives: Economy
‘Steer the market’: Study finds $23B in federal, provincial pipeline support
Taxpayer dollars are heavily distorting Canada's financial marketplace in favour of fossil fuel pipelines, new research suggests. The International Institute for Sustainable Development says spending by provincial and federal governments combined with ...
As Tokyo Olympics approach, virus worries rise in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — The pressure of hosting an Olympics during a still-active pandemic is beginning to show in Japan. The
Residents oppose proposed gravel pit in Anchorage suburb
MEADOW LAKES, Alaska (AP) — Numerous residents of an Anchorage suburb want officials to deny a permit for a proposed gravel pit, arguing the mine doesn't belong in a residential area and raising concerns about road safety and decimated property
Government of Alberta takes 50 per cent stake in Sturgeon Refinery for $825 million
CALGARY — The Alberta government is taking 50 per cent ownership of the controversial Sturgeon Refinery by paying $825 million to reduce tolling costs at the facility northeast of Edmonton. The province has signed a restructuring deal that also extends...
Germany easing restrictions on travel from UK, Portugal
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is easing strict restrictions on travel from Britain, Portugal and some other countries that were imposed because of the rise of the more contagious delta virus variant.
Fallout continues from biggest global ransomware attack
BOSTON (AP) — The single biggest ransomware attack yet continued to bite Monday as more details emerged on how a Russia-linked gang breached the exploited software company. The criminals essentially used a tool that helps protect against malware to spr...
Connecticut website to update public on new marijuana law
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The state has unveiled a new website to provide up-to-date information on the rollout of legalized cannabis in Connecticut, ranging from basic information about the law that took effect on July 1 to resources for prospective
OPEC oil alliance at impasse between Saudi Arabia and UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The OPEC oil cartel led by Saudi Arabia and other allied producing countries resumed talks Monday amid a standoff with the United Arab Emirates over how much to raise production levels with demand still
Bellicose ex-governor LePage launches another run in Maine
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Former two-term Republican Gov. Paul LePage, who liked to compare himself to former President Donald Trump, formally announced Monday that he's launching a campaign for a third term.
Galesburg, an American crossroad, tunes out feuding Congress
GALESBURG, Ill. (AP) — Pickup trucks and cars rumble north across East Main Street's railroad tracks into Galesburg, Illinois, past the red-brick Lindstrom's appliances building that has occupied the same corner for more than 100 years.
