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Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency

Nova Scotia paper mill to be powered by wind farm with financing from federal agency

HALIFAX — A Cape Breton paper mill says a federal investment in 24 new wind turbines completes the financing of a project that will secure its future electricity needs. The Canada Infrastructure Bank has announced it will provide $224.
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Number of Albertans receiving income support reaches highest total since 2019

Number of Albertans receiving income support reaches highest total since 2019

EDMONTON — Government data shows the number of Albertans receiving provincial income support has reached a five-year high. As of October, almost 57,500 residents were getting income support.
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Scotiabank selling operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to Davivienda

Scotiabank selling operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to Davivienda

TORONTO — Scotiabank says it has signed a deal to sell its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama to Davivienda in exchange for a 20 per cent stake in the Colombian financial institution.
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Nippon, US Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after $15B deal scuttled

Nippon, US Steel file suit against Biden administration, union, and rival after $15B deal scuttled

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nippon Steel and U.S.
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Barrick could suspend operations at Mali mine if shipping restrictions not resolved

Barrick could suspend operations at Mali mine if shipping restrictions not resolved

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says if its inability to ship gold from its Loulo-Gounkoto mine in Mali is not resolved within the coming week it will have to temporarily suspend operations at the mine.
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Nippon, US Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal

Nippon, US Steel file suit after Biden administration blocks $15 billion deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nippon Steel and U.S. Steel are filing a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's decision to block a proposed nearly $15 billion deal for Nippon to acquire Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel..
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A look at the Northern Super League with countdown to kickoff at 100 days

A look at the Northern Super League with countdown to kickoff at 100 days

Monday marks 100 days to the kickoff of the inaugural Northern Super League. A look at the six-team women's pro soccer league: Calgary Wild FC Ownership/Front Office: Deanna Zumwalt is executive chair.
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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: Banking conference The CEOs of Canada's biggest banks will speak at the RBC Capital Markets Canadian Bank CEO Conference on Tuesday, Jan. 7.
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Canadian equities set to grow in 2025, but at slower pace as political turmoil swirls

Canadian equities set to grow in 2025, but at slower pace as political turmoil swirls

The Canadian equity market will continue building on its strength from 2024 despite lingering political uncertainties, experts forecast.
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Men convicted in death of family crossing Manitoba border seek acquittal, new trial

Men convicted in death of family crossing Manitoba border seek acquittal, new trial

FERGUS FALLS — The two men found guilty of human smuggling in the case of a family from India who froze to death while trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba in 2022 are seeking acquittal, or new trials.
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