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‘Bridge fuel’ or climate villain? Natural gas in the spotlight as COP27 continues
By Amanda Stephenson, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
CALGARY – After long enjoying a reputation as a “bridge fuel” capable of helping the world achieve its climate goals, natural gas is losing some of its environmental lustre – and that has implications for Canada’s energy sector. Canada is the fourth-largest global producer and sixth-largest exporter of natural gas. And with the war in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mass layoffs don’t deter tech workers as they stick with sector, look to startups
By Tara Deschamps, The Canadian Press on November 17th, 2022
TORONTO – When Mary Hailu learned she was being laid off from her executive assistant job at Toronto auto sales startup Clutch in June, all she could think about was her eight-year-old daughter. “I’m a single mom. I’m the only income in my family, in my household,” said Hailu, who quit a stable engineering job ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian fires new airstrikes as UN announces grain deal
By John Leicester, The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian airstrikes inflicted more damage on Ukraine on Thursday, with the latest barrage smashing into energy infrastructure, apartment buildings and an industrial site. At least four people were killed and five others wounded in drone and missile strikes around the country, authorities said. Separately, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres announced an extension ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Russian strikes hits Ukraine’s Odesa region, city of Dnipro
By The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s southern Odesa region and the city of Dnipro for the first time in weeks on Thursday morning, and air raid sirens sounded all across the country amid fears that Moscow unleashed another large-scale missile attack. An infrastructure target was hit on the Odesa region, Gov. Maksym Marchenko ... Read More »
1 responseOfficial: Russian missile strike hits Ukraine’s Odesa region
By The Associated Press on November 17th, 2022
A Russian missile strike hit Ukraine’s southern Odesa region for the first time in weeks on Thursday, the regional governor said. An infrastructure target was hit, Odesa regional Gov. Maksym Marchenko said on Telegram, warning about the threat of a “massive missile barrage on the entire territory of Ukraine.” Marchenko’s statement comes amid media reports ... Read More »
1 responseManitoba Hydro seeks rate hikes and issues warning about government targets
By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro is asking the provincial regulator, the Public Utilities Board, to approve electricity rate increases of 3.5 per cent in each of the next two years. It also warns that it will likely need rate hikes above the rate of inflation in the future if it is to meet government debt-reduction targets. ... Read More »
2 responsesAmazon begins mass layoffs among its corporate workforce
By Haleluya Hadero, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) – Amazon has begun mass layoffs in its corporate ranks, becoming the latest tech company to trim its workforce amid rising fears about the wider economic environment. On Tuesday, the company notified regional authorities in California that it would lay off about 260 workers at various facilities that employ data scientists, software ... Read More »
2 responsesS&P/TSX composite edges down, U.S. stock markets lower
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
TORONTO – Canada’s main stock index slipped Wednesday as October inflation data was released, pulled down by losses in energy and metals, while U.S. markets were also down. The S&P/TSX composite index closed down 36.82 points at 19,957.96. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 39.09 points at 33,553.83.The S&P 500 index ... Read More »
2 responsesLoblaw, Metro warn food inflation could persist as suppliers continue to hike prices
By Brett Bundale, The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
Two of Canada’s grocers say food suppliers are continuing to pass along new cost increases, signalling higher food prices will persist into 2023. Loblaw Cos. Ltd. and Metro Inc. say they’ve received fresh rounds of cost increase notices from food suppliers in recent weeks. “The inflation outlook remains uncertain as we continue to receive many ... Read More »
1 responseWall Street slips as Target stumbles and weighs on retailers
By Damian J. Troise And Alex Veiga, The Associated Press on November 16th, 2022
NEW YORK – Wall Street closed lower as hefty drops in retailers and technology companies offset gains elsewhere in the market. The S&P 500 lost 0.8% Wednesday. The Nasdaq fell 1.5%, and small-company stocks fell even more. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed slightly lower. Target fell sharply after delivering a dismal financial report. Target ... Read More »
1 responseWinter ‘Freedom Convoy’ blockades cost billions to Canada’s economy, inquiry hears
By The Canadian Press on November 16th, 2022
OTTAWA – Transport Canada estimates as much as $3.9 billion in trade activity was halted because of border blockades across the country related to protests against COVID-19 restrictions last winter. The Public Order Emergency Commission reviewed emails between staff for various federal ministers who were hearing from businesses frustrated with border blockades between Feb. 8 ... Read More »
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