National Business

TORONTO — Anthony Lacavera says Globalive is interested in buying Shaw Communications Inc.'s Freedom Mobile wireless assets.

CALGARY — Strathcona Resources Ltd. has completed its acquisition of privately held oil company Caltex Resources Ltd. as well as the Tucker thermal oil property previously owned by Cenovus Energy Inc.

MONTREAL — Just when there was hope on the pandemic horizon, airlines now face a second headwind of skyrocketing oil prices — which could make airfares even more expensive.

TORONTO — The federal government is eyeing regulatory changes that could allow Canadians to purchase a greater number of cannabis beverages without exceeding public possession limits.

TORONTO — Anita Li is gearing up to launch her own media outlet in just a few weeks. The Green Line is an independent news venture that aims to engage the community through interactive journalism.

TORONTO — The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan earned a total-fund net return of 11.1 per cent last year as its net assets grew to $241.6 billion. The pension fund manager says the result topped its benchmark which came in at 8.

MONTREAL — Rio Tinto International Holdings Ltd. made an offer Monday to buy the 49 per cent stake in Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. it does not already own and to take it private. The proposal values the minority stake in company at about $3.

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Ukraine The Russian invasion of Ukraine is expected to continue to dominate headlines this week.

HOUSTON (AP) — After a historic Houston theater seemingly closed for good last year due to economic challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, its supporters — including film lovers, preservationists and directors Richard Linklater and Wes Anderson —

AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas judge on Friday blocked the state from investigating as child abuse gender confirming care for transgender youth.