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Calgary producer Spartan Delta Corp. says it has agreed to buy private rival Inception Exploration Ltd. and two packages of oil and gas assets in northwestern Alberta for a total of $148 million in cash and shares.

TORONTO — North American stock markets set new records following the holiday Monday as the energy sector got a boost from crude oil, which surpassed US$60 a barrel to reach the highest level in more than a year.

Premier Doug Ford defended the lifting of a stay-at-home order for most of Ontario on Tuesday amid warnings it could lead to a third wave of COVID-19.

MONTREAL — Air Canada's acquisition of Transat AT Inc. is up in the air after Canada's largest airline said it will not allow more time for the deal to go through. The acquisition was set to be completed by Feb.

CALGARY — Media union CWA Canada says comedy educators at The Second City in Canada and the United States have filed for union certification.

CLEVELAND — The Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises says the company has shown more favourable treatment to white owners and denied him the opportunity to buy restaurants in more affluent communities, according to a civil rights lawsuit filed Tue

Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.

TORONTO — Convenience store chain 7-Eleven Canada says it is preparing many of its Ontario shops to serve beer and wine in the store. The company says it is planning in-store service of a small selection of Ontario-made beer and wine products.

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. says it has struck a deal to sell its idled Lagunas Norte mine in Peru as part of an ongoing drive to off-load non-core assets.

One of Canada’s most recognized marketing campaigns is going fully digital as Tim Hortons swaps out printed messages under rolled up coffee rims for scanning a loyalty card or app.