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Barrick Gold shareholders approve US$750 million payout at virtual annual meeting

Barrick Gold shareholders approve US$750 million payout at virtual annual meeting

CALGARY — Barrick Gold Corp. says a proposal to hand out US$750 million in cash to its shareholders has been approved by those who stand to pocket the outlay of 42 cents per share.
Suncor delays maintenance project as COVID-19 cases plague Fort McMurray area

Suncor delays maintenance project as COVID-19 cases plague Fort McMurray area

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.
Imperial Oil shareholders defeat shareholder motion to set net-zero emission target

Imperial Oil shareholders defeat shareholder motion to set net-zero emission target

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. investors have voted 86 per cent to defeat a shareholder resolution that it adopt a target to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Nutrien shares rise on higher earnings outlook as farmers enjoy robust crop prices

Nutrien shares rise on higher earnings outlook as farmers enjoy robust crop prices

CALGARY — Shares in fertilizer manufacturer Nutrien Ltd. rose Tuesday after it increased its annual earnings guidance based on rising sales expectations as its farm customers loosen purse strings in view of multi-year high crop prices.
ConocoPhillips selling its shares in Canadian energy company Cenovus

ConocoPhillips selling its shares in Canadian energy company Cenovus

CALGARY — ConocoPhillips plans to sell its roughly 10 per cent stake in Cenovus Energy Inc. as part of a plan to pay for a repurchase of its own shares. The U.S.
Canada's Einarson snaps world curling losing streak, but more COVID among TV staff

Canada's Einarson snaps world curling losing streak, but more COVID among TV staff

CALGARY — Canada's Kerri Einarson faces a herculean climb to the playoffs at the women's world curling championship. The host country halted a four-game losing skid with an 8-4 win Monday over South Korea.
Official sees easing COVID-19 rules when more than half of population vaccinated

Official sees easing COVID-19 rules when more than half of population vaccinated

Canada could begin loosening COVID-19 restrictions when more than half the population has received a first vaccine dose, the head of the country's immunity committee said Monday, as hard-hit Alberta signalled more public health rules would be coming
Suncor posts $821 million first-quarter profit on higher output, better oil prices

Suncor posts $821 million first-quarter profit on higher output, better oil prices

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. is reporting positive first-quarter net earnings on higher production, lower costs and stronger oil and gas prices, reversing a big net loss in the same period of last year.
'Compliance with AHS is noncompliance with God:' Alberta pastor testifies at trial

'Compliance with AHS is noncompliance with God:' Alberta pastor testifies at trial

EDMONTON — An Alberta pastor accused of leading church services in violation of public-health orders says the COVID-19 pandemic has been blown out of proportion by the government and the media.
Alberta premier promises more COVID-19 rules, expands vaccinations to teachers

Alberta premier promises more COVID-19 rules, expands vaccinations to teachers

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will be announcing Tuesday a new round of tougher health restrictions to arrest COVID-19 case rates that are the highest in Canada.
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