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Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

Talk of LNG as clean fuel alternative risks losing sight of climate goals: experts

'High prices are clouding people's judgment about the long-term economic prospects of natural gas,' says expert
Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

Pot shop robberies spur push to end restrictions on window displays

TORONTO — When Elisa Keay works at her Toronto cannabis store, the days feel long and dark — even when the sun is bright.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Bank annual meetings Several of Canada's big banks will hold their annual meetings this week.
G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon

G7 vows to step up moves to renewable energy, zero carbon

SAPPORO, Japan (AP) — Energy and environment ministers of the Group of Seven wealthy nations vowed Sunday to work to hasten the shift toward cleaner, renewable energy, but set no timetable for phasing out coal-fired power plants as they wrapped up tw
Macron's unpopular pension plan enacted into French law

Macron's unpopular pension plan enacted into French law

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise France’s retirement age from 62 to 64 was enacted into law Saturday, the day after the country’s constitutional body approved the change .
Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

Proposed shark tourism project has to walk fine line to balance benefits and safety

A proposed tourism project off the coast of Nova Scotia to let people watch great white sharks through the bars of a submerged cage requires a balancing act between sightseeing and the needs of the animals, says one expert.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Fridayon the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,579.91, up 15.42): Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Down 39 cents, or 1.64 per cent, to $23.43 on 9.2 million shares.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out small Friday gain, U.S. markets down

S&P/TSX composite ekes out small Friday gain, U.S. markets down

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain thanks to strength in battery metals, while U.S. markets were down even as the country's biggest banks beat earnings expectations. All eyes were on some of the U.S.
High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill

High court temporarily blocks restrictions on abortion pill

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Friday it was temporarily keeping in place federal rules for use of an abortion drug, while it takes time to more fully consider the issues raised in a court challenge.
CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain

CP Rail, Kansas City Southern merger clears path for more cargo, but hitches remain

MONTREAL — Under the banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, the merger of North America's two smallest Class 1 railways became official Friday morning as CEO Keith Creel drove home a platinum spike at a ceremony in Kansas City, Mo.