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Ontario security company uncovers ransomware gang affiliate using Cobalt Strike

Ontario security company uncovers ransomware gang affiliate using Cobalt Strike

TORONTO — An Ontario security software company says it has discovered a new affiliate of a ransomware gang that has pledged allegiance to Russia carrying out attacks with threat emulation technology. Waterloo, Ont.
Barrick signs agreement in principle to restart Reko Diq project in Pakistan

Barrick signs agreement in principle to restart Reko Diq project in Pakistan

TORONTO — Barrick Gold Corp. has signed an agreement in principle to restart work on its Reko Diq project in Pakistan's Balochistan province. The project was suspended in 2011 due to a dispute over the legality of its licensing process.
Saudi Arabia says it's not responsible for high oil prices

Saudi Arabia says it's not responsible for high oil prices

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it “won't bear any responsibility" for a shortage in global oil supplies after a fierce barrage of attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels affected production in the kingdom, the world's la
Chinese airliner crashes with 132 aboard in country's south

Chinese airliner crashes with 132 aboard in country's south

BEIJING (AP) — A China Eastern Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board crashed in the southern province of Guangxi on Monday, officials said.
Yemen rebels launch barrage of strikes on Saudi sites

Yemen rebels launch barrage of strikes on Saudi sites

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels unleashed one of their most intense barrages of drone and missile strikes on Saudi Arabia's critical energy facilities on Sunday, sparking a fire at one site and temporarily cutting oil product
‘The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million

‘The Batman,' still No. 1, crosses $300 million

“The Batman” is still going strong three weeks into its theatrical run, with a tight grip on the top spot at the box office. Robert Pattinson’s debut as the Dark Knight earned an additional $36.
Soaring gas prices are pushing more Canadians to seriously consider EVs

Soaring gas prices are pushing more Canadians to seriously consider EVs

Sky-high gas prices are pushing electric vehicles (EVs) further into the spotlight as of late, as more drivers think seriously about going electric. Marketing professional Ash Molaei is one those people.
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: Ukraine and the markets Russia's invasion of Ukraine has meant volatility for stock markets around the world as well as for the commodity markets.
Shutdown begins at CP Rail as two sides continue to negotiate

Shutdown begins at CP Rail as two sides continue to negotiate

CALGARY — The company and the union are pointing fingers of blame at each other for a shutdown of Canadian Pacific Railway operations that began Sunday while the two sides remained at the bargaining table.
Trial in Calgary chef's death told reference to witness as 'KGB rat' carved in cell

Trial in Calgary chef's death told reference to witness as 'KGB rat' carved in cell

CALGARY — A sheriff has testified that he found the name of a key witness in a trial involving a popular chef's death carved on a cell wall.