National Business

PORT HAWKESBURY, N.S. — A massive hydrogen and ammonia plant has been approved in Cape Breton, giving Nova Scotia a leg up in an Atlantic Canadian race to develop green energy for eager German buyers.

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was largely unchanged Friday with gains in industrials and energy partially offset by weakness in technology and metals, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 14.37 points at 20,612.

CALGARY — The new CEO of pipeline giant Enbridge Inc. says regulatory uncertainty in this country has resulted in a "lost decade" for Canadian liquefied natural gas production.

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks drifted to a mostly higher close on Wall Street but still closed out their worst week since December. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Friday. Weakness in tech stocks pulled the Nasdaq composite down 0.6% while the Dow closed 0.

CALGARY — The union that represents pilots at WestJet says it is asking for federal assistance after months of failing to reach a contract agreement with the airline.

OTTAWA — The Canadian labour market is showing no signs of slowing despite high interest rates, a trend that may force the Bank of Canada to raise rates further if it continues.

Canadian bookstore chain Indigo Books & Music Inc.

HALIFAX — Residents of a rural Cape Breton community that has lost power during cold and windy weather are looking for compensation from the utility — and a grid designed for the changing climate.

NEW YORK (AP) — The Super Bowl is advertising's biggest, glitziest stage.

TORONTO — As food prices stay hot, the chicken wings, pizza, party subs and snacks for your Super Bowl spread will come with a heftier price tag this year, whether you're ordering in, going out, or cooking at home.