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Twitter's new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties

Twitter's new CEO is an NBCUniversal executive with deep ad industry ties

Elon Musk confirmed that the new CEO for Twitter will be NBCUniversal’s Linda Yaccarino, an executive with deep ties to the advertising industry. “I am excited to welcome Linda Yaccarino as the new CEO of Twitter!” Musk wrote in a Friday tweet.
Another stop-work order issued for Coastal GasLink pipeline over erosion concerns

Another stop-work order issued for Coastal GasLink pipeline over erosion concerns

HOUSTON, B.C. — British Columbia environment enforcement officers have issued another stop-work order for the Coastal GasLink pipeline project over erosion and sediment control, something the company promised it would stay on top of last year.
Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

Most actively traded companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange

TORONTO — Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (20,419.62, up 2.01): PetroTal Corp. (TSX:TAL). Energy. Down one cent, or 1.32 per cent, to 75 cents on 21.4 million shares. Enbridge Inc.
Oilpatch restarts some production but wildfire risk remains volatile

Oilpatch restarts some production but wildfire risk remains volatile

CALGARY — Some oil and gas producers in Alberta are restoring production after temporarily halting operations earlier this week due to wildfires.
S&P/TSX composite ekes out tiny gain, U.S. markets move lower Friday

S&P/TSX composite ekes out tiny gain, U.S. markets move lower Friday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index eked out a minute gain Friday with technology stocks weighing down the index, while U.S. markets moved lower. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 2.01 points at 20,419.62.
WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

WestJet pilots could strike next week — but imminent walkout would be 'premature'

MONTREAL — Talks between WestJet pilots and their employer dragged on Friday as the union warned a walkout could come as early as next week, leaving passengers' travel plans up in the air.
Air Canada nearly doubles revenue, ekes out profit as travel demand takes flight

Air Canada nearly doubles revenue, ekes out profit as travel demand takes flight

MONTREAL — Air Canada reported that first-quarter revenue nearly doubled compared with a year earlier as travellers hopped back on airplanes en masse — even as higher costs tamped down net earnings. Buoyed by a record $4.
Binance to stop serving Canadian market, blames new stablecoin guidance

Binance to stop serving Canadian market, blames new stablecoin guidance

Cryptocurrency exchange giant Binance says it will be withdrawing its services from Canada. In a tweet, it blamed its decision to depart the country on new guidance related to stablecoins and investor limits provided to crypto exchanges.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips as households get more nervous

Stock market today: Wall Street slips as households get more nervous

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks slipped on Wall Street after a report showed that sentiment is souring among U.S. consumers. The S&P 500 lost 0.2% Friday. The Dow ended barely lower and the Nasdaq gave up 0.4%.
All oil recovered from creek after December's Keystone pipeline leak

All oil recovered from creek after December's Keystone pipeline leak

CALGARY — TC Energy Corp. says it has recovered all of the oil that spilled into a Kansas creek as a result of a leak from the Keystone pipeline in December.