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Suncor earns $1.6B in first quarter, breaks all-time oilsands production record

Suncor earns $1.6B in first quarter, breaks all-time oilsands production record

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. says it earned $1.61 billion in the first three months of 2024, down from $2.05 billion a year earlier. The Calgary-based energy giant says its first-quarter earnings amount to $1.25 per common share, compared with $1.
Harvey Weinstein is back at NYC's Rikers Island jail after hospital stay

Harvey Weinstein is back at NYC's Rikers Island jail after hospital stay

NEW YORK (AP) — One-time movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was returned to a New York City jail in what his publicist said Tuesday was the result from a published report claiming he was getting VIP treatment during his 10-day stay at a hospital.
Nuvei Corp. reports US$4.8-million loss in first quarter as revenues rise

Nuvei Corp. reports US$4.8-million loss in first quarter as revenues rise

MONTREAL — Nuvei Corp. says it lost US$4.8 million in the first quarter of 2024, compared with a loss of US$8.3 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based fintech company says revenues were US$335.1 million, up from US$256.
Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud - the biggest beef in recent rap history - explained

Drake and Kendrick Lamar's feud - the biggest beef in recent rap history - explained

In one of the biggest beefs in recent hip-hop history, Drake and Kendrick Lamar are feuding — to the point that police were asked about their feud after a security guard was shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion on Tuesday.
The Eurovision Song Contest is kicking off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

The Eurovision Song Contest is kicking off with pop and protests as the war in Gaza casts a shadow

MALMO, Sweden (AP) — Competition in the 68th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off Tuesday in Sweden, with the war in Gaza casting a shadow over the sequin-spangled pop extravaganza.
Alternative lender Goeasy reports 41% jump in credit applications

Alternative lender Goeasy reports 41% jump in credit applications

TORONTO — Alternative lender Goeasy Ltd. says it had a record volume of credit applications in its first quarter, up 41 per cent from a year earlier.
Spin Master loses US$54.8M in first quarter, Melissa & Doug acquisition boosts sales

Spin Master loses US$54.8M in first quarter, Melissa & Doug acquisition boosts sales

TORONTO — Spin Master Corp. says it lost US$54.8 million in the first quarter, compared with a loss of US$1.9 billion a year earlier. The toy and entertainment company says revenues totalled US$316.2 million, up from US$271.
Intact Financial earnings rise to $673 million in first quarter

Intact Financial earnings rise to $673 million in first quarter

TORONTO — Intact Financial Corp. says it earned $673 million in the first quarter, up from $377 million a year earlier. The Toronto-based company says earnings per share were $3.68, up from $2.06 per share during the same quarter last year.
Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

Air France flight from Paris to Seattle lands in Iqaluit after heat smell in cabin

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A plane travelling from Paris to Seattle was forced to make an emergency landing in Iqaluit after there was a heat smell in the cabin during the flight.
Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala. But AI-generated images still fooled fans

NEW YORK (AP) — No, Katy Perry and Rihanna didn't attend the Met Gala this year. But that didn't stop AI-generated images from tricking some fans into thinking the stars made appearances on the steps of fashion's biggest night.