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Truss CEO expecting summer of cannabis-infused beverages after category's rocky debut

Truss CEO expecting summer of cannabis-infused beverages after category's rocky debut

TORONTO — When cannabis-infused drinks were legalized in Canada in 2020, pot producers expected the beverages to flow all summer as consumers flocked to the new category.
TC Energy to partner with U.S. company on renewable natural gas transportation hubs

TC Energy to partner with U.S. company on renewable natural gas transportation hubs

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it will partner with GreenGasUSA to explore development of a network of renewable natural gas (RNG) transportation hubs. TC Energy says it will build, own and operate the RNG transportation hubs in several U.S.
Kinross selling 90% stake in Chirano mine in Ghana for US$225 million

Kinross selling 90% stake in Chirano mine in Ghana for US$225 million

TORONTO — Kinross Gold Corp. has signed a deal valued at US$225 million in cash and shares to sell its 90 per cent stake in the Chirano gold mine in Ghana to Asante Gold Corp.
US markets point to losses following sharp global declines

US markets point to losses following sharp global declines

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street pointed toward a lower open Monday after European and Asian markets fell sharply as worries over interest rate hikes dominated an array of investor concerns. Futures for the Dow industrials tumbled 0.
To Europe's relief, France's Macron wins but far-right gains

To Europe's relief, France's Macron wins but far-right gains

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron comfortably won a second term Sunday, triggering relief among allies that the nuclear-armed power won't abruptly shift course in the midst of the war in Ukraine from European Union and NATO efforts to pun
Opposition wins Slovenia vote, defeating right-wing populist

Opposition wins Slovenia vote, defeating right-wing populist

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — An opposition liberal party convincingly won Sunday's parliamentary election in Slovenia, according to early official results, in a major defeat for populist Prime Minister Janez Jansa, who was accused of pushing the small
'Bad Guys' bests 'The Northman,' Nick Cage at the box office

'Bad Guys' bests 'The Northman,' Nick Cage at the box office

NEW YORK (AP) — On an unusually crowded weekend at movie theaters that featured a pricey Viking epic and Nicolas Cage playing himself , DreamWorks Animation's “The Bad Guys” bested the field, signaling a continued resurgence for family moviegoing aft
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: Bank of Canada Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem and Carolyn Rogers, the senior deputy governor, will appear before the House of Commons standing committee on fi
'Don’t goof up my meat:' Unwanted substitutions deter online grocery shoppers

'Don’t goof up my meat:' Unwanted substitutions deter online grocery shoppers

HALIFAX — Anjali Rego doesn’t mind some online grocery order substitutions. Swap out regular tomatoes for cherry tomatoes? No problem. But other changes irk her. Switch regular meat for a plant-based substitute? No way.
10 miners missing at 2nd coal mine in Poland after tremor

10 miners missing at 2nd coal mine in Poland after tremor

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A powerful underground tremor and methane gas discharge hit a second coal mine Saturday in southern Poland, forcing dozens of workers to flee the mine and leaving authorities unable to contact 10 other miners still missing, offi