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Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end Nevada fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct

Casino mogul Steve Wynn fined $10M to end Nevada fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Casino mogul Steve Wynn has ended a yearslong legal fight with Nevada gambling regulators that started with claims of workplace sexual misconduct, agreeing to pay a $10 million fine and cut ties to the industry he helped shape in Las
Cenovus reports second quarter profits down, lowers upstream production guidance

Cenovus reports second quarter profits down, lowers upstream production guidance

CALGARY — Cenovus Energy has been able to restore almost all of its output in northwest Alberta it temporarily curtailed due to wildfires in May and June, but the company has still had to lower its overall production guidance for the year because of
Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

Freedom Mobile adding 5G service for plans over $45 per month

TORONTO — Freedom Mobile is adding 5G capability for some customers as its new parent company implements network upgrades in accordance with orders from Ottawa. The Quebecor Inc.
Teck Resources says still evaluating options on coal business sale

Teck Resources says still evaluating options on coal business sale

Teck Resources Ltd. is making progress in evaluating the various offers put forward by prospective buyers of its steelmaking coal business, the Vancouver-based mining company said Thursday.
Precision Drilling reports $26.9 million profit in Q2 as company reduces debt

Precision Drilling reports $26.9 million profit in Q2 as company reduces debt

CALGARY — Precision Drilling Corp. reported a second-quarter profit of $26.9 million, reversing a $24.6 million loss from a year earlier as the company says it has reduced its total debt by $100 million since the beginning of the year.
Halal finance options have expanded in recent years, but demand outstrips supply

Halal finance options have expanded in recent years, but demand outstrips supply

When Imad Ansari wanted to start investing around 15 years ago, his options were limited. As a practicing Muslim, Ansari wanted to make sure his investments were halal, meaning that they followed Islamic rules.
European Central Bank hikes interest rates to combat inflation and leaves door open to more

European Central Bank hikes interest rates to combat inflation and leaves door open to more

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The European Central Bank raised interest rates for the ninth straight time Thursday in its yearlong campaign to stamp out painfully high inflation and kept the door open to further hikes despite increasing fears of recessio
EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition

EU investigates Microsoft over concerns bundling Teams with Office eliminates competition

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union said Thursday that it has opened an antitrust investigation into Microsoft over concerns that bundling its Teams messaging and videoconferencing app with its Office productivity software gives it an unfair edge over
Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada

Canada Goose launches second-hand, trade-in program in Canada

TORONTO — Your next Canada Goose coat might be on its second life by the time it gets to you.
Rob Manfred's term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners

Rob Manfred's term as baseball commissioner extended until 2029 by MLB owners

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred's term was extended until 2029 on Wednesday by major league owners. The decision to give Manfred a third term in charge of the sport was made during a vote at an in-person meeting in Washington, D.C.
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