National Business

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — A luxury fishing trip has prompted questions about the deep connections between Newfoundland and Labrador’s premier and the company hoping to kick-start a hydrogen energy sector in the province.

NEW YORK — Stocks gave up an early gain and closed lower on Wall Street as markets continue an unsteady search for direction. Several companies made big moves, both higher and lower, as more of them reported their latest quarterly results.

OTTAWA — Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney says a global recession is likely, making it challenging for Canada to avoid a similar economic downturn.

MADRID (AP) — The leaders of France, Portugal and Spain said Thursday they have agreed to substitute a proposed gas pipeline connection between Iberia and France with an undersea “green energy corridor” that would eventually transport hydrogen.

CALGARY — Imperial Oil Ltd. has announced a collaboration with a manufacturer of electric vehicle charging solutions looking to expand its EV charging network across Canada.

Ottawa graduate student Daniel Boutin adopted Samwell the cat in 2019, hoping the formerly feral rescue animal could keep him company as he studied. Samwell adapted well to his new life. But there were a few surprises.

OKOTOKS, Alta. — Mullen Group Ltd. reported its third-quarter profit more than doubled compared with a year ago as its revenue rose nearly 20 per cent. The trucking and logistics company says it earned net income of $38.

TORONTO — A report by J.D. Power says rising inflation and interest rates are eroding the financial health of Canadians and their satisfaction with the country's banks. The study measured customer satisfaction across seven factors.

In the North, some mines risk leaking acid if the permafrost melts, while across Canada heavier rainfall will add strain to tailings dams and a lack of it could throw operations.

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc.