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What comes next for Irving Oil after Arthur Irving’s departure?
The Irving Oil Refinery is seen in Saint John, N.B. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and that songbook's title is the Inflation Reduction Act. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
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Arthur Irving steps down as chairman of Irving Oil
Irving Oil storage tanks are seen in St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, October 17, 2018. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
basketball
VanVleet to Houston; many big names stay put as NBA free agency opens
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) shoots around Indiana Pacers forward Isaiah Jackson (22) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
sports
Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving among top players to watch as NBA free agency set to open
Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent, left, and Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown compete for possession of the ball during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals, Monday, June 12, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Irving Oil conducting strategic review that may include possible sale of business
The Irving Oil Refinery is seen in Saint John, N.B. on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. Canadian oil and gas companies are singing from the same songbook in the lead-up to the 2023 federal budget, and that songbook's title is the Inflation Reduction Act. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
basketball
NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kevin Durant (7) looks to drive against Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Chicago. Chicago won 121-112. The Phoenix Suns pulled a midnight blockbuster on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2023, acquiring 13-time All-Star Durant from the Brooklyn Nets, according to multiple reports. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
basketball
Brooklyn Nets send Kevin Durant to Phoenix Suns in blockbuster trade, source says
Jan 6, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Nets trade Kyrie Irving to Mavericks
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. Irving has asked the Nets for a trade, according to ESPN and The Athletic. Irving made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, the news outlets reported Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
basketball
Nets’ Kyrie Irving requests trade, according to reports
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023 in New York. Irving has asked the Nets for a trade, according to ESPN and The Athletic. Irving made the request after talks about a new contract did not go to his liking, the news outlets reported Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
basketball
Kyrie Irving hits buzzer-beating three to lead Nets 119-116 over beleaguered Raptors
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) is embraced by teammates after hitting the game winning shot against the Toronto Raptors during their NBA game in Toronto on Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
soccer
Goalkeeper Callum Irving first player to agree to deal with CPL’s Vancouver FC
The game ball sits on a pedestal ahead of the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. The Canadian Premier League is rejigging its salary structure and increasing its minimum player salary for next season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett
basketball
Nike reportedly cuts ties with Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in New York. A surge of anti-Jewish vitriol, spread by a world-famous rapper, NBA star Irving and other prominent people, is stoking fears that public figures are normalizing hate and ramping up the risk of violence in a country already experiencing a sharp increase in antisemitism. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
sports
Suspended Kyrie Irving meets with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver
FILE -NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks at a news conference before Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics in San Francisco, Thursday, June 2, 2022. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wants an apology and Kyrie Irving still isn’t going to give one. Shortly after the NBA Commissioner said Irving “made a reckless decision” by tweeting out a link to a film containing antisemitic material last week, the Brooklyn Nets guard again stopped short of saying he was sorry for doing so. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
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Nike splits with Kyrie Irving amid antisemitism fallout
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving reacts in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in Memphis, Tenn. The Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, dismayed by his repeated failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.”(AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File)
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Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least five games for refusing to denounce antisemitic beliefs
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 19, 2022, in New York. The Nets are suspending Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to “unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs.” Hours after Irving refused to issue the apology that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver sought for posting a link to an antisemitic work on his Twitter feed, the Nets said that Irving is “currently unfit to be associated with the Brooklyn Nets.” (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
opinion
Steve Nash shows those only focused on sports can’t discuss real-world issues
Cathal Kelly
basketball
Brooklyn Nets part ways with head coach Steve Nash after poor start to season
Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash argues a call during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2022, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
books
The Last Chairlift is a first for John Irving
John Irving arrives on the red carpet for the 2019 Giller Prize before the gala ceremony in Toronto, on Monday November 18, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
basketball
Durant breaks late tie with three, Nets top Raptors 109-105
Oct 21, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives on Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby (3) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
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Jamie Irving named executive chairman of Postmedia, Paul Godfrey to step down
Paul Godfrey, executive chairman of Postmedia Network Canada Corp., is photographed at the Post Media offices in Toronto, on April 15 2019
energy and resources
Irving Oil invests in hydrogen in bid to lower emissions, offer clean energy to customers
Storage tanks are seen at the Irving Oil refinery in Saint John, N.B. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan
opinion
Cross-border NBA showdowns could cause chaos with pandemic politics
Cathal Kelly
basketball
Barnes scores 28 to lead Raptors past Nets
Feb 28, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills (8) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
basketball
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving clears NBA protocols, Hawks add to COVID-19 list
FILE - Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving moves the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers Sunday, May 16, 2021, in New York. Kyrie Irving will rejoin the Brooklyn Nets to play in road games. The Nets decided on Friday, Dec. 17, 2021 their point guard would practice with them and play road games, even though he remains unable to play at home because he doesn’t meet New York City’s vaccine mandate. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
opinion
Like it or not, Kyrie Irving is a martyr for his cause
Cathal Kelly
basketball
Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving says refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine about ‘what’s best for me’
FILE - Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving looks up at the fans at TD Garden after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 4 during an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Boston, in this Sunday, May 30, 2021, file photo. The Brooklyn Nets won't play Kyrie Irving until he can play in all their games, unwilling to let questions about his vaccination status linger into the season. The Nets announced Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021, that Irving would not play or practice with them until he could be a full participant, ending the idea that he would play in only road games. Without mentioning his vaccination status, general manager Sean Marks said Irving has made a decision that keeps him from being able to perform with the team. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
basketball
Nets say Kyrie Irving won’t play until he meets COVID-19 vaccine requirement
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving handles the ball during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Thursday, May 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
basketball
Bucks tie series with Nets as Irving sprains ankle
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JUNE 13: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Reggie Perry #0 of the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference second round playoff series at the Fiserv Forum on June 13, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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Nets beat Bucks 115-107 in Game 1 despite James Harden’s early injury
Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant (7) slaps hands with Blake Griffin during the first half of Game 1 of the team's NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, June 5, 2021, in New York. The Nets won 115-107. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
basketball
Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 01: James Harden #13 of the Brooklyn Nets goes to the basket as Aaron Nesmith #26 and Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defend during the second half of Game Five of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series at Barclays Center on June 01, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
basketball
Suns beat Lakers in Game 4 to tie series
Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton, left, grabs a rebound away from Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
basketball
Tatum scores 50 points as Celtics beat Nets to cut deficit
BOSTON, MA - MAY 28: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket past Blake Griffin #2 of the Brooklyn Nets during Game Three of the Eastern Conference first round series at TD Garden on May 28, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
basketball
Durant, Nets clinch playoff spot after rallying past Raptors 116-103
Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green (8) goes for a layup over Toronto Raptors forward Freddie Gillespie (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, April 27, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
basketball
Raptors ride strong third quarter to 114-103 win over Nets
Toronto Raptors' Pascal Siakam (43) is defended by Brooklyn Nets' Joe Harris during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 21, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The Raptors won 114-103. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
basketball
Kyrie Irving rejoins Brooklyn Nets after seven-game absence, says he ‘just needed a pause’
FILE - Utah Jazz's Royce O'Neale, right, defends Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New York, in this Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, file photo. Kyrie Irving rejoined the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, saying he took a leave of absence because he “just needed a pause.” Irving practiced with the team and could play Wednesday in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
basketball
Nets drop Celtics as Irving shines in return to Boston
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 25: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets drives to the basket during the first quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 25, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)