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Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

Newfoundland wind-to-hydrogen company eyes data centre as international market lags

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A company hoping to build a multi-billion-dollar wind-to-hydrogen project in western Newfoundland is eyeing other options as Canada's plans to supply Europe with green energy have not yet materialized.
Inflation rate rises to 2% in October, reducing odds of another jumbo rate cut

Inflation rate rises to 2% in October, reducing odds of another jumbo rate cut

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation rate climbed back up to two per cent in October, shifting expectations slightly in favour of a smaller, quarter-percentage point interest rate cut next month.
TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

TC Energy CEO sees opportunity in Trump win as company refocuses on natural gas

CALGARY — Donald Trump's return to the White House is good news for Canada's energy sector and an opportunity for TC Energy Corp., the CEO of the Calgary-based pipeline company said Tuesday.
Think you're too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Think you're too young for life insurance? Buying early can help save on premiums

Buying life insurance in your 20s can feel like an added cost to an already long list of expenses. But experts say it can safeguard loved ones if life doesn't go as planned.
Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

Trudeau says G20 leaders' statement on Ukraine is not strong enough

RIO DE JANEIRO — Justin Trudeau left the G20 summit in Brazil Tuesday saying Canada and other "advanced economies" wanted to see a stronger statement calling out Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

Early voter turnout down compared to 2021 as Nova Scotia campaign enters last week

HALIFAX — With one week to go in the Nova Scotia election campaign, early voter turnout is down about 15 per cent compared to the 2021 election.
Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

Trump chooses billionaire and key transition adviser Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and a cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary, a position in which he'd have a key role in carr
Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

Microsoft pitches AI 'agents' that can perform tasks on their own at Ignite 2024

CHICAGO (AP) — Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella told customers at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday that the company is teaching a new set of artificial intelligence tools how to "act on our behalf across our work and life.
Toyota Highlander tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2023: Équité Association

Toyota Highlander tops list of most stolen vehicles in 2023: Équité Association

TORONTO — The Toyota Highlander was the most stolen vehicle in 2023, dethroning the Honda CR-V as the nation's top stolen car for two years in a row, an insurance crime and fraud prevention group said on Tuesday.
Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

Alberta Energy Regulator orders Sunshine Oilsands to suspend wells, pipelines

CALGARY — The Alberta Energy Regulator has issued an order requiring Sunshine Oilsands Ltd. to suspend its wells, facilities and pipelines, saying the company hasn't met its regulatory obligations. The AER says the order, issued Nov.