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Hydrogen: What is it, and what is the opportunity for Canada?

Hydrogen: What is it, and what is the opportunity for Canada?

CALGARY — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz signed a deal this week to help kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected by 2025.
Rio Tinto raises offer for shares in Turquoise Hill it does not already own

Rio Tinto raises offer for shares in Turquoise Hill it does not already own

TORONTO — Rio Tinto has raised its offer for the 49 per cent stake in Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. that it does not already own. Turquoise Hill holds a majority stake in the Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia.
Prairie provinces leading on economic growth, a new report says

Prairie provinces leading on economic growth, a new report says

OTTAWA — The Conference Board of Canada says the Prairie provinces will likely be the top economic performers this year, even as the Bank of Canada's inflation-fighting measures quell the country's overall economic output.
GardaWorld makes 10th acquisition of 2022 as it eyes growth

GardaWorld makes 10th acquisition of 2022 as it eyes growth

MONTREAL — GardaWorld is on an acquisition spree, completing its 10th deal of the year so far with the purchase of cash technology solutions business ARCA.
Stocks are stuck in holding pattern ahead of Powell speech

Stocks are stuck in holding pattern ahead of Powell speech

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are stuck in a holding pattern in early trading as Wall Street waits for a highly anticipated speech about interest rates scheduled for the end of the week. The S&P 500 was little changed early Wednesday.
Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors

Japan considering development of new nuclear reactors

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday he has instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors, signaling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country's plants were sh
Canada, Germany sign deal to start hydrogen shipments by 2025

Canada, Germany sign deal to start hydrogen shipments by 2025

STEPHENVILLE, N.L. — Canada and Germany say a new hydrogen pact will kick-start a transatlantic hydrogen supply chain, with the first deliveries expected in just three years.
MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again after pandemic

MP says Ottawa underestimated Canadians' desire to travel again after pandemic

CALGARY — A member of Parliament says Ottawa may have underestimated Canadians' desire to travel when planning for a return to normal following the end of most pandemic restrictions.
Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay

Student loan help for millions coming from Biden after delay

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday is set to announce his long-delayed move to forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loans for many Americans and extend a pause on payments to January, according to three people familiar with the pl
S&P/TSX composite edges slightly higher as price of oil climbs

S&P/TSX composite edges slightly higher as price of oil climbs

Gains in the energy and mining sectors helped lift Canada's main stock index into slightly positive territory Tuesday, outweighing the negative impact of Scotiabank's worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results.
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