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People likely to bargain and online shop in 2011
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:44pm
Consumers still reeling from the global economic crisis will shop for bargains, buy online for deals and convenience, and plan to work beyond retirement age and boost savings in 2011, global market research firm Mintel said on Wednesday. ...
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People likely to bargain and online shop in 2011
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:44pm
Consumers still reeling from the global economic crisis will shop for bargains, buy online for deals and convenience, and plan to work beyond retirement age and boost savings in 2011, global market research firm Mintel said on Wednesday. ...
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Teck Resources wants to diversify into iron ore, but can't find sellers: Lindsay
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:43pm
TORONTO - Teck Resources Ltd. would like to acquire iron ore assets, but high prices for the commodity used in steel production are making it hard ...
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Astral Q4 revenue rises nine per cent to $238.4 million; profit $38.4 million
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:43pm
MONTREAL - Astral Media Inc. says its revenue was $238.4 million in the three months ended Aug. 31, a nine per cent increase over the same period ...
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Latest oilsands duck deaths reach 350
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:40pm
The number of ducks that perished on an oilsands waste pond in northern Alberta this week has now been pegged at 350, an official with Syncrude Energy Ltd. said Wednesday ...
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Shaw Communications closes purchase of Canwest TV assets, rebrands as Shaw Media
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:40pm
WINNIPEG - After a long haul through a restructuring process, regulatory approvals and other legal wrangling, the broadcasting assets of Canwest ...
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Google showcases local businesses in a new 'place'
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:38pm
SAN FRANCISCO - The world's most popular search engine is trying to do a better job showing information about local businesses.Google hopes ...
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Google brings your search home
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:37pm
Live on the Google homepage as of Wednesday afternoon, Google Place Search aims to make it easier for web searchers to find information related to their physical location ...
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Syncrude says dead bird count now 350 at oilsands pond, asks scientists for help
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:33pm
The Canadian Press - EDMONTON - Syncrude Canada now estimates at least 350 birds have died after landing on one of its toxic tailings ponds in northern Alberta. ...
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North West Co. to open three Tim Hortons kiosks in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:33pm
WINNIPEG - You will soon be able to order a Tim Hortons coffee in Iqaluit, Nunavut, the last province or territory without a location.The ...
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Syncrude says dead bird count now 350 at oilsands pond, asks scientists for help
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:33pm
EDMONTON - Syncrude Canada now estimates at least 350 birds have died after landing on one of its toxic tailings ponds in northern ...
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Restructuring charges shrink Corus’ profits
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:31pm
Corus Entertainment Inc. says a series of charges related to a corporate restructuring during the summer contributed to lower fourth-quarter profits, but added that won’t prevent an increase in its dividend. ...
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Canam Group profits plunge amid increased competition
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:30pm
Construction products fabricator Canam Group’s profits plunged amid stronger sales in the third-quarter due to intense competition for non-residential steel construction work. ...
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Millionaires are more upbeat but may not be best indicator
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:26pm
Index shows they're most optimistic since the end of 2007 ...
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Millionaires are feeling fine: How"s that for an indicator?
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:26pm
Index shows they're most optimistic since the end of 2007 ...
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North West Co. to open three Tim Hortons kiosks in Iqaluit, Nunavut
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:25pm
The Canadian Press - WINNIPEG - The North West Co. (TSX:NWF.UN) has signed a deal to open three Tim Hortons kiosks in Iqaluit, Nunavut, and bring the coffee chain (TSX:THI) to the last province or territory without a location. ...
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Watchdog targets 'human nature'
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:23pm
Julie Dickson, the superintendent of Canada’s top banking regulator, says controlling "human nature" should be at the forefront of efforts to avoid a repeat of the financial crisis ...
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Travelex gold quotes at close: C$1,364 bid, C$1,365 ask; silver C $24.27 bid
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:23pm
TORONTO - Gold was quoted at C$1,364 bid (US$1,324) and C$1,365 asked (US$1,325) at the close of trading Wednesday at Travelex Canada Ltd., a ...
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Pocklington gets probation in bankruptcy case
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:17pm
Former Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington has been spared jail time for committing perjury in his U.S. bankruptcy case. On Wednesday a judge in California sentenced the controversial businessman to two years of probation, six months of “home detention,” and a fine of $3,000. ...
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TMX Group boosts dividend as trading activity surges
Wed Oct 27, 2010 @ 2:16pm
A resurgence in some trading activity has enabled Toronto Stock Exchange operator TMX Group Inc. to raise its dividend for the first time since equity markets crashed and sparked a global financial crisis. ...
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