National Business

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. is boosting its 2022 capital spending in anticipation of a continued strong run for the oilfield rig provider amid higher demand and surging prices for oil and natural gas.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. government on Thursday will lay out its long-awaited plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars, which have taken a disproportionate toll on Black smokers and other minorities.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden asked Congress on Thursday for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine fend off Russia's invasion, a signal that the U.S.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell again last week with numbers still at historically low levels. Jobless claims in the U.S.

Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. saw revenue and profits dip in its first quarter as a weak grain harvest, a harsh winter and a work stoppage took their toll — though CP still expects major growth later this year.

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,744.23, up 53.42 points.) Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE). Energy. Up $2.18, or 10.3 per cent, to $23.27 on 13.7 million shares.

NEW YORK (AP) — It's one of the most recognizable outfits in American movie history, the blue-and-white checked gingham dress a young Judy Garland wore as Dorothy in the classic 1939 movie “The Wizard of Oz.

TORONTO — Strong quarterly results powered the energy and materials sectors higher, helping Canada's main stock index to rebound from its lowest level in three months.

CALGARY — The chief executive of Cenovus Energy Inc.

Two consumer advocacy groups have filed a petition asking the federal cabinet to "set aside" the CRTC's decision to approve the transfer of Shaw Communications Inc.'s broadcast services to Rogers Communications Inc.