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Shell exits oilsands, boosts stake in Scotford upgrader and Quest carbon facility

CALGARY — Shell Canada Ltd. is exiting the oilsands in a deal with Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. that will see it increase its stake in the Scotford upgrader and Quest Carbon Capture and Storage facility.

Europe's economy showed zero growth at end of 2024 as eurozone's biggest economy Germany struggled

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Europe’s economy stagnated at the end of last year as former growth engine Germany floundered to the end of a second straight year of shrinking output, officials said Thursday.

Trump's pick for commerce says president's tariff threat could be just the beginning

WASHINGTON — The man U.S.

Alberta holds auction, bidder ponies up US$400K to hunt one bighorn sheep

EDMONTON — The right to hunt a single bighorn sheep, Alberta's official mammal, has netted the province US$400,000 at auction.

Bank of Canada cuts rates to 3% as U.S. tariff threat clouds outlook

OTTAWA — The potential for U.S. tariffs is clouding the economic outlook for the Bank of Canada as it delivered another interest rate cut, reducing its policy rate by a quarter-percentage point to three per cent.

Most Canadian business leaders support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs: KPMG

TORONTO — The vast majority of Canadian business leaders want a targeted, dollar-for-dollar retaliatory response if the United States delivers on its tariff threats this week, a new KPMG in Canada survey found.

Alberta pension manager cuts 19 employees, including DEI program lead

EDMONTON — Alberta's public pension manager has laid off 19 employees and cut their positions, including the role of running its diversity, equity and inclusion program.

As pet food prices rise, prioritizing health and costs can be a 'tricky balance'

TORONTO — Until she was around 15, the buffet was always open for Lily the cat, who had open access to a trough of dry food in her home.

Why the Year of the Snake is constricting festive decoration sales in B.C.

RICHMOND, B.C. — Cecilia Liang's Lunar New Year decoration stall has been an annual fixture in the Yaohan Centre in Richmond, B.C., for 25 years — but she knew some products would be a tough sell this year.
Upon closing, Peavey Mart calls on customers to shop local

Upon closing, Peavey Mart calls on customers to shop local

"By choosing Canadian retail businesses, you ensure that dollars stay within Canada, supporting the people, organizations and livelihoods that enrich our communities,” PM.
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