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Methanex buying OCI Global's international methanol business in US$2.05B deal

Methanex buying OCI Global's international methanol business in US$2.05B deal

VANCOUVER — Methanex Corp. has signed a deal to buy OCI Global's international methanol business in an agreement valued at US$2.05 billion, including assumed debt.
Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: experts

Unions face uphill battle organizing Amazon warehouses in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½: experts

Unions trying to organize at Amazon workplaces across sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ are facing a series of hurdles, including legal challenges and alleged anti-union tactics from the e-commerce giant.
Mediation aimed at resolving Metro Vancouver accessible transit strike underway

Mediation aimed at resolving Metro Vancouver accessible transit strike underway

VANCOUVER — One long-time user of Metro Vancouver's HandyDART transit service said she hopes the mediated talks that began Sunday can bring about the end of a work stoppage that has halted most service for the past six days.
Calgary official compares strain on water system to revving car's engine for too long

Calgary official compares strain on water system to revving car's engine for too long

CALGARY — As daily water use in Calgary remains above target during repairs to a major feeder main, a city official warns the effect on pumps and other infrastructure is like a car's engine running too hard for too long.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week

TORONTO — Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week: Macklem speech Bank of sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech to the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in London.
Military surplus store in Calgary, destination of celebrity shoppers, closing doors

Military surplus store in Calgary, destination of celebrity shoppers, closing doors

CALGARY — Cher, Anthony Hopkins, Heath Ledger, Alec Baldwin and Tom Hardy are just a few of the celebrities John Cumming met while growing up in his family's military surplus store.
Telecom sector poised to shed assets amid slower growth and more competition

Telecom sector poised to shed assets amid slower growth and more competition

When Bell sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ announced in June it was selling Northwestel Inc. to a consortium of northern Indigenous communities, the telecom giant hailed the $1-billion deal as a milestone in advancing Indigenous self-determination.
David Furnish says making a documentary about his husband Elton John was a revelation

David Furnish says making a documentary about his husband Elton John was a revelation

TORONTO — David Furnish says he made a comforting discovery about his husband during production of the new Elton John documentary: the music superstar long desired to be a father.
Repair work will keep 60-year-old ferry out of service for half a year: BC Ferries

Repair work will keep 60-year-old ferry out of service for half a year: BC Ferries

VICTORIA — The company operating British Columbia's ferries says divers have recovered a propeller that fell off one of its vessels and triggered an oil spill earlier this week, but notes it will take six months to complete the needed repairs.
Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

Montreal byelection candidates go door-to-door on early voting day

MONTREAL — Advanced voting kicked off on Friday in Montreal’s LaSalle-Émard-Verdun riding, and party leaders are helping get out the vote as the federal byelection on Sept. 16. draws nearer.