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More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel

More work to be done on Indigenous representation in corporate world: panel

TORONTO — More work needs to be done to improve Indigenous representation on corporate boards and in business, according to a panel of Indigenous women in the business world.
Jury finds electric utility PacifiCorp liable in devastating Oregon wildfires

Jury finds electric utility PacifiCorp liable in devastating Oregon wildfires

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A jury in Oregon has found electric utility PacifiCorp responsible for causing devastating fires during Labor Day 2020 in a civil lawsuit.
Rio Tinto to expand aluminum smelter with $1.4B investment using greener technology

Rio Tinto to expand aluminum smelter with $1.4B investment using greener technology

SAGUENAY, Que. — Rio Tinto said Monday it will make a $1.4-billion investment to expand an aluminum smelter equipped with low-carbon technology in Saguenay, Que.
Glencore makes offer for the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources

Glencore makes offer for the steelmaking coal business of Teck Resources

Teck Resources Ltd.
Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred former Italian leader, dies at 86

Silvio Berlusconi, scandal-scarred former Italian leader, dies at 86

MILAN (AP) — Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy's longest-serving premier despite scandals over his sex-fueled parties and allegations of corruption, died Monday. He was 86.
Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia

Cash-strapped Pakistan welcomes arrival of first shipment of discounted crude from Russia

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistani government on Monday welcomed the arrival of the first shipment of discounted crude from Russia under a key deal between Islamabad and Moscow.
Canadian broadcasters pledge climate action to ease environmental impact of industry

Canadian broadcasters pledge climate action to ease environmental impact of industry

BANFF, Alta. — Canada’s leading media companies are banding together to work on reducing their collective impact on the environment.
Quebec's provincially-owned pot retailer SQDC sees growth plateau amid strike

Quebec's provincially-owned pot retailer SQDC sees growth plateau amid strike

MONTREAL — Quebec's provincially-owned cannabis retailer says its growth has plateaued for the first time despite an increasing number of pot shops because some two dozen stores have been affected by strikes.
Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher ahead of big week for central banks

Stock market today: Wall Street opens higher ahead of big week for central banks

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is ticking higher ahead of a big week for central banks and interest rates around the world. The S&P 500 was 0.3% higher early Monday, coming off its fourth straight winning week.
JPMorgan reaches settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein

JPMorgan reaches settlement with victims of Jeffrey Epstein

JPMorgan Chase has reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit with victims of financier Jeffrey Epstein.