Irving Oil

• The privilege of pandemic private jets. How wealthy Canadians travelled during COVID-19

  Despite advisories to avoid travel, many Canadians with the means to do so have been able to leave the country, particularly those with access to private aircraft.

  Investigations

  Jul 6, 2021
  
• Here’s why Irving Oil is before New Brunswick’s Energy and Utilities Board

  Its most recent hike request began to be heard by the board Monday but was adjourned before long when a lot of the evidence the company submitted to state its case was redacted.

  Economy

  Jan 29, 2021
  
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• Irving Oil lays off 60 workers at its refinery in Saint John due to COVID-19

  Approximately 60 Saint John refinery employees left the organization, representing seven per cent of their Saint John refinery team.

  Canada

  Jan 21, 2021
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• U.S.-based Origin International makes bid to buy refinery in Come By Chance, N.L.

  The facility's future was thrown into uncertainty when Irving Oil announced its agreement with Silverpeak to buy the refinery had fallen apart.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2020
• Workers at Newfoundland oil refinery meet amid fears over facility’s future

  Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey said he recognizes that these are difficult, uncertain times for the refinery workers.

  Consumer

  Oct 6, 2020
• First shipment of Alberta oil arrives in Saint John after journey through Panama Canal

  The arrival of the tanker off the Saint John coast is being celebrated by Cenovus Energy, who welcomed their "first-ever" transaction with Irving Oil.

  Economy

  Jul 14, 2020
• Irving Oil laying off 250 workers due to COVID-19 pandemic

  The cuts were announced in a joint statement from Irving Oil president Ian Whitcomb and Irving Oil executive vice-president and Chief Brand Officer Sarah Irving on Wednesday. 

  Economy

  Jul 8, 2020
• Irving Oil to produce hand sanitizer during coronavirus pandemic

  "We're proud to share our technology to help the fight against COVID-19."

  Health

  Mar 31, 2020
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• New shipping rules expected to impact Canadian oilsands industry in 2020

  The deadline has been in place for years, but the change is still expected to wallop prices for heavy oil containing high levels of sulphur, such as raw bitumen from the Alberta oilsands.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2019
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• Irving Oil quietly changed climate change policy, scrapping plan to cut carbon emissions

  Irving Oil removed the pledge from its website earlier this year

  Canada

  Dec 20, 2019