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Democratic chair issues subpoenas to oil executives

Democratic chair issues subpoenas to oil executives

WASHINGTON (AP) — The chairwoman of the House Oversight Committee issued subpoenas Tuesday to top executives of ExxonMobil, Chevron and other oil giants, charging that the companies have not turned over documents needed by the committee to investigat
Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

Facebook to shut down face-recognition system, delete data

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Facebook said it will shut down its face-recognition system and delete the faceprints of more than 1 billion people amid growing concerns about the technology and its misuse by governments, police and others.
Bausch Health set for two IPOs in the coming months; Q3 profit increases to US$188M

Bausch Health set for two IPOs in the coming months; Q3 profit increases to US$188M

LAVAL, Que. — Bausch Health Companies Inc. says the initial public offering of its esthetic medical device business could come as early as next month followed soon after by the IPO of its eyecare business.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Tuesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (21,170.01, down 77 points.) Secure Energy Services Inc. (TSX:SES). Energy. Down 58 cents, or 9.08 per cent, to $5.81 on 10.
Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rules

Air Canada suspends more than 800 unvaccinated workers under new federal rules

MONTREAL — Air Canada has suspended more than 800 employees for not being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in line with federal rules.
International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International flights to return to regional airports after pandemic restrictions

International air traffic will be returning to more regional airports soon, after flights were restricted for most of the year as part of the government's efforts to control the COVID-19 pandemic.
S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

S&P/TSX composite dragged lower by commodities, health care, U.S. markets rise

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was dragged down Tuesday by commodities and the health care sector while heavyweight financials got a lift from a signal that a ban on dividend hikes and share buybacks may soon end. Meanwhile, U.S.
Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

Labour shortages slowing pace of fleet activations, Calfrac Well Services says

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd says widespread labour shortages are a challenge for the sector even as a rally in commodity prices helps drive a recovery in the oilpatch.
Toronto Star publisher joins Facebook program paying Canadian media orgs for news

Toronto Star publisher joins Facebook program paying Canadian media orgs for news

TORONTO — Torstar Corp. has joined Facebook Inc.'s program that pays media companies for use of their content on the tech company's platform.
Vancouver home sales in October down from year ago, benchmark price up

Vancouver home sales in October down from year ago, benchmark price up

VANCOUVER — The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says October home sales in the region fell 5.2 per cent compared with a year ago, but remained above historical averages.