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Parkland Corp. to build renewable diesel plant at Burnaby refinery

Parkland Corp. to build renewable diesel plant at Burnaby refinery

CALGARY — Parkland Corp. says it plans to spend $600 million to increase renewable fuel production at its Burnaby refinery in British Columbia.
Surging gas prices compound inflation's toll on Canadians, hurt consumer sentiment

Surging gas prices compound inflation's toll on Canadians, hurt consumer sentiment

Gas prices in Canada are continuing to smash records, setting the stage for potentially lasting consequences on everything from the cost of goods to consumer behaviour. The price of a litre of gasoline jumped to an eye-watering $2.
Ensign Energy Services reports first-quarter revenue up more than 50%

Ensign Energy Services reports first-quarter revenue up more than 50%

CALGARY — Ensign Energy Services Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year ago as its revenue grew more than 50 per cent. The Calgary-based company says it earned a profit attributable to common shareholders of $6.
Wall Street's losses worsen as markets tumble worldwide

Wall Street's losses worsen as markets tumble worldwide

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street is tumbling toward its lowest point in more than a year on Monday as renewed worries about China’s economy pile on top of markets already battered by rising interest rates. The S&P 500 was 2.
Sri Lankan prime minister resigns after weeks of protests

Sri Lankan prime minister resigns after weeks of protests

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned Monday following weeks of protests demanding that he and his brother, the president, step down over the country’s worst economic crisis in decades, an official said.
Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red paint

Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red paint

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Russia's ambassador to Poland was splattered by red paint thrown at him by protesters opposed to the war in Ukraine , preventing him from paying respects on Monday at a Warsaw cemetery to Red Army soldiers who died during World
‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

The summer movie season is off to a blockbuster start thanks to “ Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness .” The superhero extravaganza grossed an estimated $185 million in ticket sales in its first weekend in U.S.
'Making monsters of each other': Businesses fear impact of Quebec language law

'Making monsters of each other': Businesses fear impact of Quebec language law

MONTREAL — As Quebec’s contentious language law heads closer to adoption, the province’s business community is growing increasingly anxious about what it could mean for their bottom line, with some companies considering leaving entirely.
Soaring cost of living, eroding affordability top of mind for Ontario voters

Soaring cost of living, eroding affordability top of mind for Ontario voters

Chanakya Ramdev has changed where he shops for groceries, he no longer goes to restaurants and he cooks all his meals at home. But the Waterloo, Ont., resident says he’s still struggling with soaring food prices.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: RioCan results RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust will release its first-quarter financial results after the market close on Monday and hold a conference call with