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EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

EU takes US off safe travel list; backs travel restrictions

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union recommended Monday that its 27 nations reinstate restrictions on tourists from the U.S. because of rising coronavirus infections there. The decision by the European Council to remove the U.S.
Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

Wyloo Metals raises offer for Noront Resources, tops BHP takeover proposal

TORONTO — Wyloo Metals Pty Ltd. has raised its offer for the shares in Noront Resources Ltd. it does not already own, topping a takeover proposal by BHP.
Supply chain snafus hampering Canadian tech companies as COVID-19 continues

Supply chain snafus hampering Canadian tech companies as COVID-19 continues

TORONTO — When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the immediate health crisis was just the first of a long line of problems that tech company Voltera had to overcome. TheKitchener, Ont.
Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

Universal Studios sets opening for first theme park in China

BEIJING (AP) — Universal Studios announced Monday that its first theme park in China will open in the country's capital in September. The company set the opening date for Sept.
Rockets hit neighborhood near Kabul airport amid US pullout

Rockets hit neighborhood near Kabul airport amid US pullout

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Rockets struck a neighborhood near Kabul's international airport on Monday amid the ongoing U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. It wasn't immediately clear who launched them.
Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida blasted ashore Sunday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S.
‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot

‘Candyman’ slashes way toward No. 1 box office spot

LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Candyman” hooked the top spot at the North American box office. The Universal Pictures film starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II impressively pulled in more than $22.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: June GDP figures: Statistics Canada is set to release gross domestic product figures by industry for June and gross domestic product by income and expenditure for t
Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world

Top CEOs urge diversification as Alberta grapples to find its place in changing world

CALGARY — Susannah Pierce's children aren't interested in following in her footsteps. The president of Shell Canada Ltd.
Local businesses expect subdued TIFF to generate fewer sales, less foot traffic

Local businesses expect subdued TIFF to generate fewer sales, less foot traffic

TORONTO — Most years, Beck Taxi will have logged hundreds of fares from people preparing for the Toronto International Film Festival weeks before red carpets have even been unfurled and lines snake out theatres. But this year is different.
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