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Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

Russian billionaire reducing stake in Calgary's Spartan Delta Corp.

CALGARY — The investment group owned by a billionaire Russian oligarch is selling part of its leading stake in a Calgary-based natural gas company. ARETI Energy SPV says it will sell 15 million Spartan Delta Corp.
'Stand Up for Ukraine' plan gets political, celebrity help

'Stand Up for Ukraine' plan gets political, celebrity help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call for humanitarian help has been answered by the European Commission, the government of Canada and dozens of celebrities assembled by advocacy nonprofit Global Citizen, including Oscar winners Billie Eilis
Biden's budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits

Biden's budget plan: Higher taxes on rich, lower deficits

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden released a budget blueprint Monday that calls for higher taxes on the wealthy, lower federal deficits, more money for police and greater funding for education, public health and housing.
Tesla seeks 2nd stock split in less than 2 years

Tesla seeks 2nd stock split in less than 2 years

NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Tesla rose sharply Monday after the electric car maker announced its second stock split in less than two years.
Shanghai starts China's biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years

Shanghai starts China's biggest COVID-19 lockdown in 2 years

BEIJING (AP) — China began its most extensive lockdown in two years Monday to conduct mass testing and control a growing outbreak in Shanghai as questions are raised about the economic toll of the nation's “zero-COVID” strategy.
Dubai developer Union Properties says $42M 'misappropriated'

Dubai developer Union Properties says $42M 'misappropriated'

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A troubled Dubai real estate developer said Monday it suspected that $42 million had been “misappropriated” by the company's former officials while declaring it massively overvalued its holdings.
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: Budget date? Observers will be watching Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland for a date for the upcoming federal budget.
Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

Alberta sets sights on cryptocurrency 'Wild West,' aims to attract maverick companies

CALGARY — Cryptocurrency has been described by some observers as a "Wild West," so it's no surprise that of all Canadian provinces, Alberta is the one that has set its sights on becoming a North American hub for the maverick industry.
The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live

The Oscars are tonight. Here's how to watch or stream live

The 94th Academy Awards are right around the corner with just enough time to squeeze in watches of some of the 10 best picture nominees before the lights go down in the Dolby Theatre.
Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto

Utah bans transgender athletes in girls sports despite veto

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — GOP lawmakers in Utah pushed through a ban on transgender youth athletes playing on girls teams Friday, overriding a veto and joining 11 other states with similar laws amid a nationwide culture war. A veto letter from Gov.