- Don't blame Canada's export woes on strong Canadian dollar: BoC chief Allison Martell - Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada cannot devalue its way to prosperity or blame weak exports solely on the strong Canadian dollar, the head of the Bank of Canada said on Wednesday. … More »Don't blame Canada's export woes on strong Canadian dollar: BoC chief
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada cannot devalue its way to prosperity or blame weak exports solely on the strong Canadian dollar, the head of the Bank of Canada said on Wednesday. Speaking to an auto union that blames the strong dollar for higher costs for car makers, Governor Mark Carney noted that Canada's export performance …
- Canada extends search for doomed 1845-46 Arctic expedition Reuters - Thu, Aug 23, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian government said on Thursday it was extending its four-year search for two ships from the 1845-46 Franklin expedition to the Arctic, an … More »Canada extends search for doomed 1845-46 Arctic expedition
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Canadian government said on Thursday it was extending its four-year search for two ships from the 1845-46 Franklin expedition to the Arctic, an ill-fated journey that may have led to cannibalism among the desperate crew. Divers and archeologists have been trying since 2008 to find the British ships …
- CAW vote moves Canada toward mega-union Allison Martell - Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - One of Canada's most influential unions on Wednesday approved a radical plan to merge with a smaller rival to create what would be the country's largest … More »CAW vote moves Canada toward mega-union
TORONTO (Reuters) - One of Canada's most influential unions on Wednesday approved a radical plan to merge with a smaller rival to create what would be the country's largest private sector union. Delegates at the Canadian Auto Workers' (CAW) convention approved a plan to join up with Communications, Energy and Paperworkers …
- New Canadian oil refinery to be profitable: backer Scott Haggett - Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The press baron backing a proposed C$13 billion ($13.1 billion)refinery on Canada's west coast to process crude oil shipped on Enbridge Inc's … More »New Canadian oil refinery to be profitable: backer
CALGARY, Alberta (Reuters) - The press baron backing a proposed C$13 billion ($13.1 billion)refinery on Canada's west coast to process crude oil shipped on Enbridge Inc's Northern Gateway pipeline said on Wednesday he's confident the project will be economic. David Black, whose Black Press Ltd runs 150 newspapers in Canada …
- BMO Financial offers drought relief to U.S., Canadian farmers Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
CHICAGO (Reuters) - BMO Financial Group said on Wednesday it was offering its U.S. and Canadian farmer customers financial drought relief to help them get through one … More »BMO Financial offers drought relief to U.S., Canadian farmers
CHICAGO (Reuters) - BMO Financial Group said on Wednesday it was offering its U.S. and Canadian farmer customers financial drought relief to help them get through one of the worst droughts to hit North America in more than 50 years. The Toronto-based bank said it is providing drought-hit farmers more access to capital, …
- BHP may double Canada potash mine's 1st phase output Rod Nickel - Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - BHP Billiton is making plans to double the first phase of production on its proposed Saskatchewan potash mine to 4 million tonnes, even … More »BHP may double Canada potash mine's 1st phase output
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - BHP Billiton is making plans to double the first phase of production on its proposed Saskatchewan potash mine to 4 million tonnes, even as a decision on proceeding with the project is delayed, a company spokesman said on Wednesday. Earlier in the day the company said that no major projects, …
- NHL labor talks abruptly called off for the day Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players were called … More »NHL labor talks abruptly called off for the day
TORONTO (Reuters) - Negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the union representing its players were called off for the day on Wednesday as the clock ticked towards a lockout. Union head Donald Fehr cautioned reporters not to read too much into the canceled session, …
- Canada retail sales unexpectedly fall on broad weakness Reuters - Wed, Aug 22, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian retail trade in June expectedly dropped by 0.4 percent from May on weaker sales in stores, gas stations and auto dealers, Statistics Canada … More »Canada retail sales unexpectedly fall on broad weakness
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian retail trade in June expectedly dropped by 0.4 percent from May on weaker sales in stores, gas stations and auto dealers, Statistics Canada data indicated on Wednesday. The figures are the latest to suggest that consumer spending -- one of the main supports for the Canadian economy since the …
- Canada cattle herd decline slowing, but high grain prices loom Reuters - Tue, Aug 21, 2012
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The long decline of Canada's cattle and calf herd slowed to its lowest year-over-year reduction in seven years, Statistics Canada data … More »Canada cattle herd decline slowing, but high grain prices loom
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) - The long decline of Canada's cattle and calf herd slowed to its lowest year-over-year reduction in seven years, Statistics Canada data showed on Tuesday, but surging grain prices may renew the pressure that has hurt the profitability of ranchers. Farmers had 13.5 million cattle and calves …
- Police identify body parts found in Toronto Reuters - Tue, Aug 21, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - The body parts found at opposite ends of Toronto over the last week belong to a 41-year-old woman named Guang Hua Liu who owned a spa in the eastern … More »Police identify body parts found in Toronto
TORONTO (Reuters) - The body parts found at opposite ends of Toronto over the last week belong to a 41-year-old woman named Guang Hua Liu who owned a spa in the eastern suburb of Scarborough, police said on Tuesday. The discovery on Wednesday of a foot with yellow-painted toenails floating in a river near Toronto triggered …
- 2 Pussy Riot members flee Russia to escape arrest for anti-Putin stunt that sent 3 to prison The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 55 mins ago
MOSCOW - The Russian punk band Pussy Riot says two activists who were being sought by police have left the country. More »2 Pussy Riot members flee Russia to escape arrest for anti-Putin stunt that sent 3 to prison
MOSCOW - The Russian punk band Pussy Riot says two activists who were being sought by police have left the country.
- Julius Baer CEO confirms new client data theft Reuters - 2 hrs 5 mins ago
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss private bank Julius Baer has suffered another theft of data pertaining to clients who may have taken advantage of banking secrecy to dodge taxes … More »Julius Baer CEO confirms new client data theft
ZURICH (Reuters) - Swiss private bank Julius Baer has suffered another theft of data pertaining to clients who may have taken advantage of banking secrecy to dodge taxes in Germany, its chief executive told a newspaper on Sunday. "According to what we know, this is the case," Chief Executive Boris Collardi told the SonntagsZeitung. …
- Isaac a little stronger approaching Fla. Keys; hurricane watch for part of northern Gulf Coast Matt Sedensky, The Associated Press - AP - 3 hrs ago
KEY WEST, Fla. - Forecasters in Miami say Tropical Storm Isaac has gained added strength and should be at or near hurricane force when it reaches the Florida Keys later … More »Isaac a little stronger approaching Fla. Keys; hurricane watch for part of northern Gulf Coast
KEY WEST, Fla. - Forecasters in Miami say Tropical Storm Isaac has gained added strength and should be at or near hurricane force when it reaches the Florida Keys later in the day.
- Done deal: Red Sox trade stars Gonzalez, Beckett and Crawford to Dodgers in 9-player swap Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press - AP - 7 hrs ago
BOSTON - The Los Angeles Dodgers are stocking up for the stretch run with some new, expensive players who couldn't help the Boston Red Sox make it to the post-season … More »Done deal: Red Sox trade stars Gonzalez, Beckett and Crawford to Dodgers in 9-player swap
BOSTON - The Los Angeles Dodgers are stocking up for the stretch run with some new, expensive players who couldn't help the Boston Red Sox make it to the post-season this year or last.
- With Republican National Convention just days away, Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac Bill Barrow, The Associated Press - AP - 8 hrs ago
TAMPA, Fla. - Floridians, tourists and thousands of visitors for the Republican National Convention were warned Saturday to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is … More »With Republican National Convention just days away, Florida prepares for Tropical Storm Isaac
TAMPA, Fla. - Floridians, tourists and thousands of visitors for the Republican National Convention were warned Saturday to prepare for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is expected to strengthen to a hurricane by the time it reaches the Florida Keys.
- Kiwi teen Ko leads Canadian Women's Open AFP - 9 hrs ago
New Zealand teenager Lydia Ko seized a one-stroke lead in the Canadian Women's Open, setting her sights on becoming the youngest winner in LPGA Tour history. More »Kiwi teen Ko leads Canadian Women's Open
- Hardy homers, Orioles use 13-hit attack in 8-2 win that extends Blue Jays' skid to 7 games David Ginsburg, The Associated Press - AP - 10 hrs ago
BALTIMORE - J.J. Hardy homered and scored three runs, rookie Steve Johnson allowed four hits over six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 … More »Hardy homers, Orioles use 13-hit attack in 8-2 win that extends Blue Jays' skid to 7 games
BALTIMORE - J.J. Hardy homered and scored three runs, rookie Steve Johnson allowed four hits over six innings and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 Saturday night to equal their win total of last season.
- Alaska grizzly bear kills hiker in Denali; park's first fatal bear attack The Associated Press - AP - 13 hrs ago
the first fatal attack in the park's history, officials said Saturday. More »Alaska grizzly bear kills hiker in Denali; park's first fatal bear attack
the first fatal attack in the park's history, officials said Saturday.
- Tropical Storm Isaac douses Haiti, killing 4 before crossing Cuba and aiming at Florida Peter Orsi, The Associated Press - AP - 13 hrs ago
HAVANA - Tropical Storm Isaac pushed over Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti's southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least four deaths, adding … More »Tropical Storm Isaac douses Haiti, killing 4 before crossing Cuba and aiming at Florida
HAVANA - Tropical Storm Isaac pushed over Cuba on Saturday after sweeping across Haiti's southern peninsula, where it caused flooding and at least four deaths, adding to the misery of a poor nation still trying to recover from the terrible 2010 earthquake.
- One small step for man, or a man? Armstrong said his famous words from the moon were misquoted The Associated Press - AP - 13 hrs ago
Was the walk on the moon one small step for man, or a man? More »One small step for man, or a man? Armstrong said his famous words from the moon were misquoted
Was the walk on the moon one small step for man, or a man?
- RNC chairman: Convention will convene Monday, then recess until Tuesday afternoon due to Isaac The Associated Press - AP - 13 hrs ago
TAMPA, Fla. - The Republican Party will delay the bulk of its convention until Tuesday afternoon because of the severe weather forecast from Isaac. More »RNC chairman: Convention will convene Monday, then recess until Tuesday afternoon due to Isaac
TAMPA, Fla. - The Republican Party will delay the bulk of its convention until Tuesday afternoon because of the severe weather forecast from Isaac.
- John Glenn says he'll miss friend Neil Armstrong, who will be known for pioneering way to moon Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press - AP - 14 hrs ago
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, says Neil Armstrong dedicated himself to his country and will always be remembered for pioneering … More »John Glenn says he'll miss friend Neil Armstrong, who will be known for pioneering way to moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, says Neil Armstrong dedicated himself to his country and will always be remembered for pioneering the way to the moon.
- US OPEN '12: Back at the top of his game, No. 1 Roger Federer 'no longer surprises' anyone Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press - AP - 14 hrs ago
Somehow, it seemed so easy for so many people to write off Roger Federer. More »US OPEN '12: Back at the top of his game, No. 1 Roger Federer 'no longer surprises' anyone
Somehow, it seemed so easy for so many people to write off Roger Federer.
- Reactions to the death of Neil Armstrong The Associated Press - AP - 15 hrs ago
Quotes about Neil Armstrong, the American who was the first human to walk on the moon, who died Saturday at age 82: More »Reactions to the death of Neil Armstrong
Quotes about Neil Armstrong, the American who was the first human to walk on the moon, who died Saturday at age 82:
- In honouring Neil Armstrong, Obama calls first man on moon among 'greatest of American heroes' The Associated Press - AP - 15 hrs ago
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is hailing the late astronaut Neil Armstrong as one of America's greatest heroes. More »In honouring Neil Armstrong, Obama calls first man on moon among 'greatest of American heroes'
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama is hailing the late astronaut Neil Armstrong as one of America's greatest heroes.
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