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TC Energy invites bids for Keystone pipeline space as plans advance for Keystone XL

TC Energy invites bids for Keystone pipeline space as plans advance for Keystone XL

The launch of the "open season" to seek binding commitments is being made despite a campaign promise made last spring by incoming U.S. president Joe Biden to rip up Keystone XL's vital presidential permit. He's expected to take office on Jan. 20.
Insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

Insurrection marks moment of reckoning for Republicans

The party, which has been defined over the past four years by its loyalty to Trump, began recalibrating in the aftermath of Wednesday’s chaos.
Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric

Experts: Capitol riot product of years of hateful rhetoric

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — The storming of the U.S.
Amid Capitol violence, Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video

Amid Capitol violence, Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video

Facebook and Twitter removed a short video by President Donald Trump in which he urged supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Wednesday to “go home” while also repeating false accusations about the integrity of the presidential election.
Protesters swarm Statehouses across US; some evacuated

Protesters swarm Statehouses across US; some evacuated

SANTA FE, N.M. — Protesters backing President Donald Trump massed outside statehouses from Georgia to New Mexico on Wednesday, leading some officials to evacuate while cheers rang out at several demonstrations as a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S.
Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

Small businesses feeling the pinch of credit-card fees as e-commerce ramps up

OTTAWA — Industry groups say small businesses are being hammered by high credit-card fees on online purchases as the shift toward e-commerce continues. Visa and MasterCard reduced the fees they collect from businesses to an average annual rate of 1.
Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed

Trump tells backers to 'go home' after Capitol stormed

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump told his supporters on Wednesday to “go home” after they stormed the Capitol in protest of his reelection defeat and he urged them to stay peaceful, but he also praised their mission even after it erupted in violen
Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

Biden calls on mob to 'pull back,' urges restoring decency

WILMINGTON, Del. — President-elect Joe Biden called Wednesday for the restoration of “just simple decency” as a mob incited by his predecessor stormed the U.S.
Some morgues, ICUs running out of space amid explosive growth in COVID-19 cases

Some morgues, ICUs running out of space amid explosive growth in COVID-19 cases

TORONTO — With some morgues running out of space and hospitals facing an explosion in critically ill COVID-19 patients, the federal government was set on Wednesday to announce further measures related to incoming travellers, while Quebec mulled tight
Ban on U.K. flights to Canada to expire tonight as testing scheme takes effect

Ban on U.K. flights to Canada to expire tonight as testing scheme takes effect

OTTAWA — Transport Minister Marc Garneau says Canada's ban on flights from the United Kingdom will expire tonight at midnight.
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