Alberta increases royalties charged to energy companies
Energy companies will be charged 20 per cent more for the right to develop Alberta’s oil and gas resources, Premier Ed Stelmach said Thursday, a move immediately slammed by the industry.
Shipping profits drain as Great Lakes shrink
Shipping companies say the dropping water levels in some of the Great Lakes is hurting them financially.
Porter Airlines sues Air Canada, Jazz
Porter Airlines said Friday it has gone to court to try to break up the ties between Jazz Air and Air Canada, alleging they engage in anti-competitive practices.
RCMP constable shot 3 times, affidavit says
RCMP Const. Chris Worden was found with three bullet wounds more than two hours after a witness heard several shots, according to a police affidavit.
Alberta royalty change barely shakes energy markets
Some energy stocks defied expectations by gaining value Friday, a day after Alberta introduced a controversial increase to the fees charged to oil and gas companies in the province.
Canada will become one of the most powerful nations: Tony Blair
Canada is poised to become an economic and political power house in the world, former British prime minister Tony Blair said Friday.
Hillier denies contradicting PM over Afghan mission length
Canada’s chief of defence staff denied Friday that he is at odds with the Conservative government over the required length of Canada’s mission in Afghanistan.
