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Canadian plywood makers seek duties as cheap Chinese rivals carve out half the market

Canadian plywood makers seek duties as cheap Chinese rivals carve out half the market

It's been years since Carlos Zarate and others in Canada's decorative plywood industry started telling the federal government about a growing problem in their business.
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Swedish singer Loreen wins Eurovision Song Contest for 2nd time at event feting Ukraine

Swedish singer Loreen wins Eurovision Song Contest for 2nd time at event feting Ukraine

LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Swedish singer Loreen won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night with her power ballad “Tattoo,” at a colorful, eclectic music competition clouded for a second year running by the war in Ukraine.
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Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican

Pope Francis meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Vatican

ROME (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday, saying it was a great honor to meet with the pontiff, who has previously offered to do what he can to try to end the war launched by Russia's
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G7 finance leaders say greater economic uncertainty requires vigilance, vow to contain inflation

G7 finance leaders say greater economic uncertainty requires vigilance, vow to contain inflation

NIIGATA, Japan (AP) — The Group of Seven’s top financial leaders united Saturday in their support for Ukraine and their determination to enforce sanctions against Russia for its aggression.
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Twitter's new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties

Twitter's new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties

Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a Friday tweet.
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Another stop-work order issued for Coastal GasLink pipeline over erosion concerns

Another stop-work order issued for Coastal GasLink pipeline over erosion concerns

HOUSTON, B.C. — British Columbia environment enforcement officers have issued another stop-work order for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project over erosion and sediment control, something the company promised it would stay on top of last year.
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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 (20,419.62, up 2.01): PetroTal Corp. (TSX:TAL). Energy. Down one cent, or 1.32 per cent, to 75 cents on 21.4 million shares. Enbridge Inc.
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Oilpatch restarts some production but wildfire risk remains volatile

Oilpatch restarts some production but wildfire risk remains volatile

CALGARY — Some oil and gas producers in Alberta are restoring production after temporarily halting operations earlier this week due to wildfires.
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S&P/TSX composite ekes out tiny gain, U.S. markets move lower Friday

S&P/TSX composite ekes out tiny gain, U.S. markets move lower Friday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a minute gain Friday with technology stocks weighing down the index, while U.S. markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.01 points at 20,419.62.
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WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

MONTREAL — Talks between WestJet pilots and their employer dragged on Friday as the union warned a walkout could come as early as next week, leaving passengers' travel plans up in the air.
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