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VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

VA requires COVID-19 vaccination for health care workers

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday became the first major federal agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines, as the aggressive delta variant spreads across the nation and some communities report troubl
Cruise ships 101: Industry plagued by pandemic outbreaks plots comeback

Cruise ships 101: Industry plagued by pandemic outbreaks plots comeback

HALIFAX — It was an outbreak that captivated the world. In early 2020 the gleaming Diamond Princess cruise ship became the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic outside of China.
Brookfield confident in offer for Inter Pipeline after Pembina terminates rival bid

Brookfield confident in offer for Inter Pipeline after Pembina terminates rival bid

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LLP said it's confident its hostile bid for Calgary-based Inter Pipeline will be successful now that Pembina Pipeline Corp. has terminated its own rival offer.
Case involving former CannTrust leaders remanded until Sept. 20

Case involving former CannTrust leaders remanded until Sept. 20

TORONTO — Three former executives of CannTrust Holdings Inc. accused of securities charges related to an unlicensed growing scandal had their case remanded by an Ontario court until September.
Brookfield confident in offer for Inter Pipeline after Pembina terminates rival bid

Brookfield confident in offer for Inter Pipeline after Pembina terminates rival bid

CALGARY — Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LLP said it's confident its hostile bid for Calgary-based Inter Pipeline will be successful now that Pembina Pipeline Corp. has terminated its own rival offer.
Production of De Havilland turboprops key to negotiations as strike deadline nears

Production of De Havilland turboprops key to negotiations as strike deadline nears

The union representing Bombardier and De Havilland aerospace workers in Toronto are threatening a strike this week unless negotiations can guarantee Dash 8 turboprop jobs remain in the GTA.
Singer Keating accepts damages in tabloid phone hacking case

Singer Keating accepts damages in tabloid phone hacking case

LONDON (AP) — Irish singer Ronan Keating on Monday accepted “substantial damages” from a British tabloid newspaper publisher over phone hacking.
On a quiet weekend, ‘Old’ tops, ‘Snake Eyes’ sinks

On a quiet weekend, ‘Old’ tops, ‘Snake Eyes’ sinks

M. Night Shyamalan’s “Old” easily won a slower weekend at the North American box office, while the G.I. Joe pic “Snake Eyes” lived up to its name.
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: CannTrust court appearances: Former CannTrust leaders are scheduled to make their first court appearance in Toronto on Monday, roughly three years after the cannabi
Hemp having a moment as farmers try to grow niche crop into $1-billion industry

Hemp having a moment as farmers try to grow niche crop into $1-billion industry

CALGARY — Not that long ago, Rod Lanier could count on an annual spring visit from the police.
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