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Survey: Business economists see full recovery by end of 2021

Survey: Business economists see full recovery by end of 2021

NEW YORK — The U.S.
Revera report calls out 'cracks' in long-term care amid swipes at COVID-19 response

Revera report calls out 'cracks' in long-term care amid swipes at COVID-19 response

TORONTO — A new report from Revera Inc. calls out shortcomings in the public health system’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as the for-profit long-term care operator faces flak for its part in recent outbreaks.
UK's Johnson to head to Brussels amid Brexit talks deadlock

UK's Johnson to head to Brussels amid Brexit talks deadlock

BRUSSELS — More than four years after helping set Britain’s course out of the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is headed to EU headquarters to try to finish the job. With less than a month until the U.K.
Erdogan calls for energy talks as EU considers Med sanctions

Erdogan calls for energy talks as EU considers Med sanctions

ANKARA, Turkey — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday called for negotiations over energy exploration rights in the eastern Mediterranean, days ahead of a European Union summit where leaders could decide to impose sanctions on Turkey.
Pandemic shutdowns the last straw for some Canadian retailers, push others to brink

Pandemic shutdowns the last straw for some Canadian retailers, push others to brink

For some, fashion retailer Le Chateau Inc. was the edgy store of their youth and 1990s clubwear. Others recall a place of prom dresses, business apparel and accessories. “It was a trendsetting store,” says Toronto resident Tara Greene.
Amid pandemic, Davos event to be held in Singapore next year

Amid pandemic, Davos event to be held in Singapore next year

GENEVA — Organizers of the annual World Economic Forum event in Davos, Switzerland, have again changed their planned venue for next year’s edition, announcing it will now take place in Singapore in May — a sign that the COVID-19 crisis has played hav
Suspended Ekati diamond mine to be restarted by Jan. 29 under new sales agreement

Suspended Ekati diamond mine to be restarted by Jan. 29 under new sales agreement

CALGARY — Dominion Diamond Mines ULC says it has struck a new sales agreement for Canada's first diamond mine that will result in the suspended Northwest Territories project restarting production before Jan. 29.
EU invites Biden to usher in new era for trans-Atlantic ties

EU invites Biden to usher in new era for trans-Atlantic ties

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday invited U.S.
Dry autumn in Germany forces Rhine shippers to cut loads

Dry autumn in Germany forces Rhine shippers to cut loads

BERLIN — Months of low rainfall have left Rhine short of water, forcing inland shippers on Germany's longest river to reduce their loads by half to avoid running aground.
Calfrac Well Services planning $55-million capital spending program for 2021

Calfrac Well Services planning $55-million capital spending program for 2021

CALGARY — Calfrac Well Services Ltd. says it is planning a $55-million capital spending program for 2021. The oilfield services company says the plan consists primarily of maintenance capital expenditures.