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Oklahoma court overturns $465M opioid ruling against J&J

Oklahoma court overturns $465M opioid ruling against J&J

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a $465 million opioid ruling against drugmaker Johnson & Johnson, finding that a lower court wrongly interpreted the state's public nuisance law in the first case of its kind i
The AP Interview: Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse

The AP Interview: Facebook whistleblower fears the metaverse

BRUSSELS (AP) — Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen warned Tuesday that the “metaverse,” the all-encompassing virtual reality world at the heart of the social media giant's growth strategy , will be addictive and rob people of yet more personal inf
Hydro One Q3 profit rises 6.8 per cent as higher rates offset lower energy demand

Hydro One Q3 profit rises 6.8 per cent as higher rates offset lower energy demand

TORONTO — Hydro One Ltd. says its net profit increased nearly seven per cent in its latest quarter despite a small bump in its revenues as rate increases offset weaker demand.
Banking regulator launches consultations on tech and cyber risk guidelines

Banking regulator launches consultations on tech and cyber risk guidelines

OTTAWA — Canada's banking regulator says it is launching consultations on proposed guidelines for the management of technology and cyber risks in the industry.
Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

Shell to partner with renewables firm on solar farm near Scotford refinery

CALGARY — Shell Canada and its North American solar platform Silicon Ranch have announced plans to build a 58-megawatt solar farm adjacent to Shell’s Scotford refinery and chemicals park near Edmonton.
Canadian journalists grappling with epidemic of online bullying, harassment: Survey

Canadian journalists grappling with epidemic of online bullying, harassment: Survey

Canadian journalists are increasingly under attack online, with media workers facing "prevalent and pervasive" harassment ranging from sexualized messages and attacks against their identity to death threats, new research released Tuesday has found.
Hexo to close three facilities it recently acquired and layoff about 155 workers

Hexo to close three facilities it recently acquired and layoff about 155 workers

OTTAWA — Hexo Corp. says it will close three recently acquired facilities and layoff about 155 workers as it works to streamline production. The Ottawa-based cannabis company says it will shutter properties in Kirkland Lake and Brantford, Ont.
Power utility TransAlta reports Q3 loss, raises full-year financial guidance

Power utility TransAlta reports Q3 loss, raises full-year financial guidance

CALGARY — TransAlta Corp. raised its guidance for the year as it reported a loss of $456 million in its latest quarter compared with a loss of $136 million in the same quarter last year. The power utility says the loss amounted to $1.
Make clear plans when combining finances with your partner, experts say

Make clear plans when combining finances with your partner, experts say

Before Vicki Lam and Corey Ireland moved in together in late 2019, they made sure to discuss their debts, credit scores and other financial circumstances before deciding that they wanted to keep their finances separate, at least for the first two yea
UK publisher begins appeal over Meghan privacy lawsuit

UK publisher begins appeal over Meghan privacy lawsuit

LONDON (AP) — A British newspaper publisher on Tuesday began its court appeal against a judge's ruling that it invaded the privacy of the Duchess of Sussex by publishing parts of a letter she wrote to her estranged father, arguing that she knew the l
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