9 h. ago Veren shares jump as oil and gas producer announces improved well performance

CALGARY — Shares in Veren Inc. jumped as the oil and gas producer said it finished 2024 with improved performance out of its wells in northwestern Alberta and would take a breather from big asset deals. Veren, which changed its name from Crescent Point Energy last year, saw its share price rise around 10 per […]

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9 h. ago WestJet is making some changes and here's what flyers in Canada need to know

WestJet Rewards members can expect some big changes coming to the airline's loyalty program after a major revamp.On Thursday, the carrier announced "the most significant improvement" to WestJet Rewards in the program's 15-year history."We are improving WestJet Rewards to bring more value to all Canadians, whether that's our frequent flyers, credit card holders or the casual traveler," said Steve McClelland, vice president of loyalty at the airline."That's why we've introduced changes to our program across both flights and everyday partnerships, that give members so many great ways to earn points and save for flights, vacations or enhanced travel experiences."Five changes will be implemented on April 30. The airline says these updates will make it easier for members to earn, redeem, and achieve status.From WestJet dollars to pointsThe first change is the rewards program's currency will change from dollars to points. This means one WestJet dollar converts to 1...

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38 h. ago North Sea Oil Firms Bemoan Continued Uncertainty on Tax, Permits

Top UK oil and gas producers complained that there’s still little clarity on the government’s plans for taxes and permits for North Sea drilling, making investment decisions difficult.

Economics

6 d. ago Philips and Mass General Brigham announce collaboration to improve patient care with live AI

February 21, 2025 Integrating advanced data analytics into clinical practice to improve patient care Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Cambridge, MA – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Mass General Brigham (MGB), home to one of the largest hospital system-based research enterprises in the US, today announced a new […]

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7 d. ago Unifor expresses ’grave concern’ as Stellantis halts work in Brampton

The country’s largest private-sector union said it’s gravely concerned by Stellantis’ unexpected announcement that it’s halting work at the Brampton Assembly Plant. The company has been retooling the plant for both electric and gas Jeep Compass vehicles and was set for production to start later this year. Stellantis said Thursday it is “temporarily pausing work” […]

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7 d. ago Unifor has ‘grave concern’ over Stellantis work halt in Brampton, Ont.

BRAMPTON, ONT. — The country’s largest private sector union says it’s gravely concerned by Stellantis’ unexpected announcement that it’s halting work at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Ontario. The company has been retooling the plant for both electric and gas Jeep Compass vehicles and was set for production to start later this year. Stellantis said […]

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8 d. ago Exxon Plans to Ramp Up Guyana Gas Output, Sees Potential for Exports

Exxon Mobil Corp. outlined plans to increase natural gas production from oil-focused Guyana and is considering options to export the fuel to global markets, country manager Alistair Routledge said Wednesday.

Economics