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Plan made to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal using tide

Plan made to refloat ship blocking Suez Canal using tide

SUEZ, Egypt — The company that owns the giant container ship stuck sideways across the Suez Canal said an attempt will be made to refloat the vessel by taking advantage of tidal movements later Saturday.
Dominion Voting sues Fox for $1.6B over 2020 election claims

Dominion Voting sues Fox for $1.6B over 2020 election claims

WASHINGTON — Dominion Voting Systems filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News on Friday, arguing the cable news giant, in an effort to boost faltering ratings, falsely claimed that the voting company had rigged the 2020 election.
Molson Coors continuing to experience disruptions from cyberattack

Molson Coors continuing to experience disruptions from cyberattack

MONTREAL — Molson Coors Beverage Co. says it continues to experience some delays and disruptions in its business in the U.K., Canada and the U.S. resulting from a cyberattack disclosed earlier this month.
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 (18,752.58, up 101.48 points.) Power Corp. of Canada. (TSX:POW). Financials. Up 24 cents, or 0.73 per cent, to $33.34 on 13.
S&P/TSX composite moves higher on strength of reopening sector led by energy

S&P/TSX composite moves higher on strength of reopening sector led by energy

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index moved higher to end a relatively flat week as sectors that rely on the economy reopening offset continued losses in technology. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 101.48 points to 18,752.
Runners facing shoe shortage due to surging demand, COVID-related supply issues

Runners facing shoe shortage due to surging demand, COVID-related supply issues

Running shoes are the latest product to be plagued by a pandemic-related supply crunch as exercise-starved Canadians head outside in droves.
A sign of the times: CAODC drilling association ponders change to 72-year-old name

A sign of the times: CAODC drilling association ponders change to 72-year-old name

CALGARY — In a sign of changing times in the oilpatch, the head of the group representing contract drilling companies in Canada says it is exploring a change to the name adopted when it was founded in 1949.
Infrastructure bank, private sector investors commit $260M for Man. internet project

Infrastructure bank, private sector investors commit $260M for Man. internet project

TORONTO — The Canada Infrastructure Bank and private-sector companies have agreed in principle to provide $260 million for improved rural internet service in southern Manitoba.
Uber to double number of Toronto technical staff, add rider and membership teams

Uber to double number of Toronto technical staff, add rider and membership teams

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. will double the size of its Toronto technical team by the end of the year. The San Francisco, Calif.
WestJet adding routes in Western Canada in anticipation of summer demand

WestJet adding routes in Western Canada in anticipation of summer demand

CALGARY — WestJet is adding 11 domestic routes across Western Canada in anticipation of summer demand for travel. The announcement follows a decision by the airline earlier this week to restore service to Atlantic Canada and Quebec City.
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