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Gibson Energy names Curtis Philippon as next chief executive

Gibson Energy names Curtis Philippon as next chief executive

CALGARY — Gibson Energy Inc. says veteran energy executive Curtis Philippon has been named as the company's next president and chief executive. He will begin the job effective Aug. 29.
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Tim Hortons' parent company inks two deals to bolster presence in China

Tim Hortons' parent company inks two deals to bolster presence in China

TORONTO — Restaurant Brands International says it's spending up to $45 million on two deals intended to boost its presence in China and spur growth in what the company sees as a promising market.
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Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts

Inflation is down in Europe. But the European Central Bank is in no hurry to make more rate cuts

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone crept lower to 2.
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WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike

WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike

WestJet says there will still be flight disruptions, including cancellations, this week after a deal was reached to end a strike by its mechanics.
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French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote

PARIS (AP) — With the ultimate outcome still up in the air, France's fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the long-taboo far-right party scrambled Monday to capitalize on an indecisive first round of voting in surprise legislativ
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The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday kept a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.
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Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

Under pressure on plane safety, Boeing is buying stressed supplier Spirit for $4.7 billion

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Boeing announced plans to acquire key supplier Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion, a move that it says will improve plane quality and safety amid increasing scrutiny by Congress, airlines and the Department of Justice.
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Dangerous Hurricane Beryl restrengthens to Category 4 off Grenada

Dangerous Hurricane Beryl restrengthens to Category 4 off Grenada

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Beryl has restrengthened into an extremely dangerous Category 4 hurricane.
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European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option

LONDON (AP) — European Union regulators accused social media company Meta Platforms on Monday of breaching the bloc's new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.
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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections

PARIS (AP) — The far-right National Rally leaped into a strong lead Sunday in France's first round of legislative elections, polling agencies projected, bringing the party closer to being able to form a government in round two and dealing a major sla
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