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GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola

GM to make electric vehicle, supply batteries for Nikola

DETROIT — General Motors announced its second major electric vehicle partnership in less than a week on Tuesday, this time a $2 billion deal with startup Nikola.
Ford Motor to face off with union as labour negotiators narrow focus

Ford Motor to face off with union as labour negotiators narrow focus

TORONTO — Ford Motor Co. will be the target of this year's labour negotiations with Unifor, the union said Tuesday ahead of a strike deadline later this month.
Suncor shares fall on lower production after oilsands mine fire repairs wrap up

Suncor shares fall on lower production after oilsands mine fire repairs wrap up

CALGARY — Shares in Suncor Energy Inc. traded sharply lower on Tuesday after it trimmed 2020 production guidance despite restarting its Base Plant oilsands mining operation following a fire in mid-August. In Toronto, the shares fell by as much as $1.
Uber unveils Canadian commitments to reach goal of being emission-free by 2040

Uber unveils Canadian commitments to reach goal of being emission-free by 2040

TORONTO — Uber Technologies Inc. is launching a handful of sustainability measures in Canada in an effort to reach lofty goals it has set for lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Porter delays restart of flight operations five weeks to mid-November

Porter delays restart of flight operations five weeks to mid-November

TORONTO — Porter Airlines Inc. is extending its suspension of all flights until Nov. 12, five weeks after its previously announced target to resume flying.
Aurora names new CEO, expects up to $1.8B in goodwill impairment charges

Aurora names new CEO, expects up to $1.8B in goodwill impairment charges

Aurora Cannabis Inc. has a new leader just as the company is bracing itself to record up to $1.8 billion worth of goodwill impairment charges. The Edmonton-based cannabis company appointed Miguel Martin, who ran Aurora's U.S.
Asia Today: India reports record 1,133 new virus deaths

Asia Today: India reports record 1,133 new virus deaths

NEW DELHI — India on Tuesday reported 1,133 deaths from the coronavirus in the last 24 hours, its highest single-day total. The Health Ministry also reported 75,809 new cases, raising India's tally to nearly 4.
Last 2 journalists working for Australian media leave China

Last 2 journalists working for Australian media leave China

CANBERRA, Australia — The last two journalists working for Australian media in China have left the country after police demanded interviews with them and temporarily blocked their departures, marking a further twist in China's increasingly troubled r
Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan

Campaign to succeed PM Abe as party leader begins in Japan

TOKYO — The official campaigning to head Japan's ruling party began Tuesday, with outgoing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's longtime right-hand man now seen as a front-runner to succeed him and complete his unfinished business, including coronavirus and e
'Our shares are not for sale': Audet rebuffs unsolicited bid for Cogeco again

'Our shares are not for sale': Audet rebuffs unsolicited bid for Cogeco again

Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc.'s largest shareholder and chairman is rebuffing any notion that he and his family would let go of their stake in the telecommunications companies. "Our shares are not for sale.
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