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Biden drew more viewers in otherwise quiet TV week

Biden drew more viewers in otherwise quiet TV week

NEW YORK (AP) — In an otherwise quiet week for television, President Joe Biden was the biggest star. An estimated 38.2 million people watched him deliver his first State of the Union speech last week , spread across several networks that carried it.
Canada can increase oil exports to U.S., but can't fill hole left by Russia: experts

Canada can increase oil exports to U.S., but can't fill hole left by Russia: experts

CALGARY — Canadian oil producers have some capacity to immediately increase exports to the U.S., industry insiders and analysts say, but anything they can provide in the short-term won't be enough to fill the gap left behind by Russia.
EXPLAINER: What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

EXPLAINER: What does a US ban on Russian oil accomplish?

NEW YORK (AP) — With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine , killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil .
Q&A: Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high

Q&A: Forecasters say gasoline prices likely to remain high

DALLAS (AP) — Gasoline prices have smashed a 2008 record and are likely to head even higher, further fueling inflation and hitting consumers and businesses that are still coming to grips with the pandemic. The national average topped $4.
Oil climbs, stocks yo-yo as US bans Russian crude imports

Oil climbs, stocks yo-yo as US bans Russian crude imports

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks yo-yoed, oil prices climbed and the price of nickel surged so much that trading for it was shut on Tuesday, as the U.S.
Ditch your points plan: Cash-back credit cards offer more bang for your buck

Ditch your points plan: Cash-back credit cards offer more bang for your buck

About a year ago, Matt Brownlow started putting all of his expenses on a Tangerine money-back credit card as a way to get the most out of its cash-back rewards. He then pays the balance off at the end of each month.
Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

Biden bans Russian oil, warns of 'Putin price hike' at pump

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S.
Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas

Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas

LONDON (AP) — Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil after Ukrainian officials criticized the energy giant for buying a shipment of crude from Moscow and demanded that all multinational companies sever ties with Russia over the war .
Transcontinental Q1 profits slumps to $18.4M due to Omicron operational disruptions

Transcontinental Q1 profits slumps to $18.4M due to Omicron operational disruptions

MONTREAL — Transcontinental Inc. says its net profit attributable to shareholders dropped by one-third in its latest quarter despite higher revenues as a COVID-19 variant disrupted operations.
Air Transat and Porter Airlines sign code-share deal amid stiffening competition

Air Transat and Porter Airlines sign code-share deal amid stiffening competition

MONTREAL — After a gruelling two years, Air Transat and Porter Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement they hope will draw customers to a wider range of connecting flights in Canada and abroad.
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