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Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals

Ottawa restricting foreign state-owned investments in critical minerals

OTTAWA — The federal government is restricting the involvement of foreign state-owned companies in Canada's critical minerals sector amid a global rush for the resources and growing tensions with China.
Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer

Wall Street rally marks first weekly win streak since summer

NEW YORK — Wall Street closed sharply higher, capping another strong week with gains led by Apple and other companies that made even bigger profits during the summer than expected. The S&P 500 rose 2.
Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should be 'wake-up call' for users: experts

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should be 'wake-up call' for users: experts

TORONTO — Elon Musk's Twitter takeover should push users to think twice about how much time and trust they put in social media platforms, technology observers say.
Indoor growing could feed Canadians — and others — year-round

Indoor growing could feed Canadians — and others — year-round

Whether it was pandemic-driven supply chain delays, a war in Europe causing grain prices to spike or flooding in British Columbia disrupting rail lines and highways, the past two and a half years have shone a light on how vulnerable Canada's food sys
As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3

As Canada faces potential recession, Freeland to give fall economic statement Nov. 3

OTTAWA — A looming recession and Canada's need to keep up with the United States on clean energy investments will be front and centre next week when Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland delivers her fall mini-budget.
Report on Alaska mine urges more scrutiny for projects

Report on Alaska mine urges more scrutiny for projects

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Backers of a proposed copper and gold mine in southwest Alaska “tried to trick regulators by pretending to pursue a smaller project with the intention of expanding" after the project was approved, a report set to be released by
Oil giants rake in steep profits amid high energy prices

Oil giants rake in steep profits amid high energy prices

Oil companies brought in staggering profits once again as people worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices. Exxon Mobil broke records with its profits in the third quarter, raking in $19.66 billion in net income.
Rights activist, archaeologist, architect honored in Spain

Rights activist, archaeologist, architect honored in Spain

OVIEDO, Spain (AP) — A Polish human rights activist, a celebrated Mexican archaeologist and a Japanese architect were among the winners of prestigious Spanish awards who were honored Friday at a royal gala.
Imperial 'striking a balance' between shareholder returns and capital spending: CEO

Imperial 'striking a balance' between shareholder returns and capital spending: CEO

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. announced Friday that it is raising its quarterly dividend by nearly 30 per cent and also plans to buy back up to $1.
Japan Cabinet OKs $200B spending plan to counter inflation

Japan Cabinet OKs $200B spending plan to counter inflation

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Cabinet approved Friday a hefty economic package including 29 trillion yen ($200 billion) in government spending to counter the blow to household budgets from inflation, signaling that the greater concern of its policymakers is t