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Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper in a pair of deals

Royal Gold to acquire Sandstorm Gold and Horizon Copper in a pair of deals

VANCOUVER — Royal Gold Inc. announced friendly agreements to acquire Sandstorm Gold Ltd. and Horizon Copper Corp. in a pair of deals worth a total of over $5 billion.
Labour groups, lawyers hope fall of Hudson's Bay will spur change for workers

Labour groups, lawyers hope fall of Hudson's Bay will spur change for workers

TORONTO — When Hudson’s Bay employees rallied in front of two of the iconic retailer’s properties in late May, days before the retailer closed its doors for good, they knew there was no hope of saving their jobs.
Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

Alberta natural gas expected to see a bump next year thanks to LNG exports: Deloitte

CALGARY — A new report from advisory firm Deloitte is forecasting a big jump in Alberta natural gas prices next year, with the country's first West Coast export facility now up and running. The Alberta benchmark AECO price is expected to average $2.
Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says

Crew abandons Liberian-flagged, Greek-owned ship attacked in the Red Sea, UK military says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Crew members aboard a Liberian-flagged ship set ablaze by a series of attacks in the Red Sea abandoned the vessel Sunday night as it took on water, marking the first serious assault in the vital corridor for trade a
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K., Ireland

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow leading trade mission to the U.K., Ireland

TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will be leading a trade mission to the United Kingdom and Ireland, which she says will focus on supporting economic opportunities for Toronto businesses and workers.
Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

Advocate calls for better rail safety on 12th anniversary of Lac-Mégantic disaster

MONTREAL — As citizens of Lac-Mégantic, Que., marked the 12th anniversary of a rail disaster that killed 47 people when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown, an advocate warned that more needs to be done to ensure rail safety.
Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

Environment group warns against repealing federal electric vehicle mandate

OTTAWA — An environmental think tank is warning the federal government against repealing its electric vehicle mandate, instead suggesting that politicians should be helping to put more EVs on the road.
More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

CALGARY — Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.
S&P/TSX composite manages slight gain on real estate strength

S&P/TSX composite manages slight gain on real estate strength

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index finished slightly higher Friday, helped by strength in the real estate sector, while U.S. markets were closed for the Fourth of July. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 1.90 points at 27,036.16.
Amid a renewed return-to-office push, experts outline what your options are

Amid a renewed return-to-office push, experts outline what your options are

As the number of in-office days is set to increase for many of Canada’s hybrid workers, return-to-office mandates are setting the stage for tension between employees and employers.
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