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US, EU reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs

US, EU reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs

ROME (AP) — The U.S. and European Union have reached an agreement to settle their diplomatic rift over Trump-era steel and aluminum tariffs, the White House announced Saturday, as President Joe Biden is in Rome attending the Group of 20 summit.
As UN climate conference begins, Alberta has much on the line

As UN climate conference begins, Alberta has much on the line

CALGARY — As world leaders descend on Glasgow this week for the start of the 2021 UN Climate Conference, Alberta — the Canadian jurisdiction with perhaps the most on the line — will be watching.
US to gauge climate damage from federal oil and gas sales

US to gauge climate damage from federal oil and gas sales

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — U.S.
Big, messy, complicated: Biden's plan churns in Congress

Big, messy, complicated: Biden's plan churns in Congress

WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s big. It’s messy. And it’s very politically complicated. That's President Joe Biden’s sweeping domestic policy package as Democratic leaders in Congress try to muscle it into law.
Aluminum shortage disrupts Montana license plate production

Aluminum shortage disrupts Montana license plate production

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the latest state to stop making license plates because of disruption in the U.S. aluminum supply — another example of supply chain problems caused by the pandemic.
Maine voters torn by Hydro-Québec plan as referendum set for Tuesday

Maine voters torn by Hydro-Québec plan as referendum set for Tuesday

FORKS, MAINE — A major Hydro-Québec electricity export project is tearing apart the citizens of Maine, who will vote on its future in a referendum on Tuesday.
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 Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,037.07, down 160.46 points.) Suncor Energy Inc. (TSX:SU). Energy. Up 55 cents, or 1.72 per cent, to $32.55 on 11.5 million shares.
Uranium miner Cameco reports $72M Q3 loss, revenue down from year ago

Uranium miner Cameco reports $72M Q3 loss, revenue down from year ago

SASKATOON — Cameco Corp. reported a $72-million loss in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $61 million in the same quarter last year as its revenue fell five per cent.
Hexo auditor raises 'substantial doubt' about company as it reports $67.9M loss in Q4

Hexo auditor raises 'substantial doubt' about company as it reports $67.9M loss in Q4

Hexo Corp.'s auditor raised serious concerns about the company's future as it reported a $67.9 million net loss in its latest quarter.
SNC-Lavalin Group shares fall on earnings miss despite swinging to Q3 profit

SNC-Lavalin Group shares fall on earnings miss despite swinging to Q3 profit

MONTREAL — SNC-Lavalin Group Inc. shares fell after the engineering firm missed expectations despite swinging to a profit in its third quarter, boosted by the sale of its oil and gas business. The Montreal-based firm's shares lost $2.25 or 6.