Plastic straws suck. Actually, they don’t. That’s the problem. By now, you’ve likely had the misfortune of using a paper straw at your favourite restaurant. Not only do these straws disintegrate if you don’t finish your drink quickly enough, but they also leave a...
One assessment shows that if 176 Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) equivalent tankers quit transporting sanctioned Russian and/or Venezuelan oil, global crude prices could increase by over 50% Over the past two years, life has become a bit more dangerous and expensive...
By Jordan Omstead Anglican Deacon Michael Van Dusen typically has plans for the Christmas season that do not involve a Toronto courthouse. Perhaps he would be preparing his Christmas Day sermon or visiting with family. But on Tuesday, he stood beside a painted banner...
Baytex Energy Corp. is planning a capital budget of $550 million to $625 million for 2026. The company says the spending comes as it looks to increase production by three to five per cent for the year. Baytex says about 55 per cent of its exploration and...
By Devin Stevens The Nova Scotia government says it’s ready for companies to start exploring for onshore natural gas, with the province saying it may take ownership stakes in drilling projects to potentially give taxpayers a share of the profits. During a news...