Greek general strike sparks riots
Protesters clashed with riot police as more than 30,000 people marched through central Athens Thursday during a nationwide general strike against the government's harsh new austerity measures.
Alberta to announce royalty changes
The Alberta government was poised to announce changes to its controversial oil and gas royalty rules Thursday in what was widely expected to be a major backtracking from its decision to boost its take from the industry in October 2007.
Galleon Energy up for sale
Calgary-based Galleon Energy Inc. announced Thursday it was putting itself up for sale.
Film futures contract to allow box office bets
Beginning next month, movie lovers will be able to bet on the box office of a film through a futures contract issued by New York broker Cantor Fitzgerald.
Mackenzie project gets energy board conditions
The National Energy Board has issued draft conditions for its approval of the proposed Mackenzie Valley natural gas pipeline in the Northwest Territories.
BP sells oilsands part interest to Devon
Oil giant BP PLC and U.S.-based Devon energy have reached a multibillion-dollar deal to swap assets, including the sale of some of BP's assets in Canada's oilsands, the two companies announced Thursday.
Pink Floyd triumphs in online fight with EMI
British rockers Pink Floyd have won a lawsuit against their own record company over royalty payments for online sales with the courts ordering EMI to stop selling individual songs over the internet.
Dip in imports widens trade surplus
Canada's trade surplus with the world widened to $799 million in January as rising exports outpaced a decline in imports.
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