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Transcontinental Q2 profits surge to $35.6 million on printing sector improvement

Transcontinental Q2 profits surge to $35.6 million on printing sector improvement

MONTREAL — Transcontinental Inc. says its net income attributable to shareholders surged to $35.6 million in the second quarter as its printing sector marked the first organic growth since the beginning of the pandemic.
White House drops Trump orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

White House drops Trump orders trying to ban TikTok, WeChat

WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has dropped Trump-era executive orders that attempted to ban the popular apps TikTok and WeChat and will conduct its own review aimed at identifying national security risks with software applications tied to China, o
OSC takes action against companies linked to KuCoin cryptocurrency platform

OSC takes action against companies linked to KuCoin cryptocurrency platform

TORONTO — The Ontario Securities Commission is taking action against two foreign cryptocurrency companies after a deadline to enter discussions about bringing their platforms into compliance with provincial laws came and went.
Steelworkers ratify new four-year contract at ArcelorMittal and end strike

Steelworkers ratify new four-year contract at ArcelorMittal and end strike

LONGUEUIL, Que. — ArcelorMittal Mines and Infrastructure Canada says a strike by its workers has ended after they ratified a deal reached between the company and the United Steelworkers.
Banned Pakistani TV host apologizes over speech against army

Banned Pakistani TV host apologizes over speech against army

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A prominent Pakistani journalist who was banned and taken off air by his TV station after he criticized the country’s military last month at a protest against growing attacks on journalists has offered an apology, saying he had no in
Global sting began by creating message service for crooks

Global sting began by creating message service for crooks

SAN DIEGO (AP) — When the FBI dismantled an encrypted messaging service based in Canada in 2018, agents noticed users moving to other networks.
Wawa to mark 'Mare of Easttown Day' with new cheesesteak

Wawa to mark 'Mare of Easttown Day' with new cheesesteak

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — For all the love Wawa has gotten thanks to the HBO hit TV show “Mare of Easttown,” the popular Pennsylvania convenience store chain is giving a little back.
EXPLAINER: Why a rural pipeline is a climate battleground

EXPLAINER: Why a rural pipeline is a climate battleground

As Enbridge Energy prepares to finish rebuilding an oil pipeline across rural northern Minnesota, protesters are occupying part of the construction area and pledging a “summer of resistance” on the ground and in court.
U.S. railway regulator gives 20 days for public comments about CN railway acquisition

U.S. railway regulator gives 20 days for public comments about CN railway acquisition

WASHINGTON — The U.S. railway regulator says the public has 20 days to voice their feelings about a proposed Canadian National Railway Co. voting trust relating to its proposed acquisition of Kansas City Southern.
Force behind renaming and relocation of Encana set to retire in August

Force behind renaming and relocation of Encana set to retire in August

DENVER — The head of the energy company formerly called Encana is retiring this summer. Ovintiv Inc. says chief executive Doug Suttles will retire Aug. 1 after eight years in the position.