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Meg Energy earnings rise to $106 million in fourth quarter, revenues decline

Meg Energy earnings rise to $106 million in fourth quarter, revenues decline

CALGARY — Meg Energy Corp. says it earned $106 million in its fourth quarter, up from $103 million a year earlier. The Calgary-based company says revenues totalled $1.15 billion, down from $1.44 billion during the same quarter last year.
Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

Telus offers hundreds of buyouts to workers across the country

VANCOUVER — For the second time this month, Telus is offering buyouts to hundreds of employees across the country. The telecom company said it's offering "generous" buyout packages as part of the company's push for more self-serve solutions.
Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

Influencer Tate brothers, who face human trafficking charges in Romania, arrive in the US

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, arrived Thursday in the U.S.
Halifax court approves settlement in Dell class action over data breach: lawyer

Halifax court approves settlement in Dell class action over data breach: lawyer

A lawyer representing Dell customers whose data was compromised in a 2017 breach says a Halifax court approved a $2.1-million settlement in a class action she filed on the consumers' behalf.
Canadian screen industry entrepreneur, arts booster, Paul Bronfman dead at age 67

Canadian screen industry entrepreneur, arts booster, Paul Bronfman dead at age 67

TORONTO — Canadian screen industry entrepreneur Paul Bronfman was remembered Thursday as a visionary leader and champion of creative talent whose legacy will live on.
S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

S&P/TSX composite down 200 points, U.S. stock markets slide

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index fell 200 points Thursday amid widespread weakness, while U.S. stock markets slid in the afternoon after a mixed trading day, led by a 2.8 per cent decline on the Nasdaq.
Six illegal ride-hailing drivers fined more than $13K in one day, says Richmond RCMP

Six illegal ride-hailing drivers fined more than $13K in one day, says Richmond RCMP

RICHMOND — Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say a crackdown on illegal ride-hailing operators in the city has resulted in more than $13,000 in fines being issued to six drivers in one day.
Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

Stock market today: Wall Street falls sharply as Nvidia tumbles 8% and AI mania falters

NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes fell sharply as Wall Street’s frenzy around artificial-intelligence technology faltered some more. The S&P 500 sank 1.6% Thursday for its fifth drop in six days after setting an all-time high last week.
‘Feeling extremely good’: WSP Global CEO brushes off Trump spending freeze concerns

‘Feeling extremely good’: WSP Global CEO brushes off Trump spending freeze concerns

MONTREAL — WSP Global CEO Alexandre L'Heureux is "feeling extremely good" about the engineering giant's prospects in the United States despite the Trump administration's professed aversion to spending on big projects hatched in recent years.
Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

Big banks report earnings beats ahead of potential tariff tempest

TORONTO — In what could be a near-term high water mark, all of Canada's Big Six banks beat analyst expectations in the first quarter as the economy chugged along through the end of January despite the growing threat of tariffs and the apparent crumbl