- Canada won promises from China in backing Nexen deal: minister Russ Blinch - Reuters - 9 hrs ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada wrested "significant" commitments from China's CNOCC on issues of corporate governance and transparency as part of its approval of the acquisition … More »Canada won promises from China in backing Nexen deal: minister
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada wrested "significant" commitments from China's CNOCC on issues of corporate governance and transparency as part of its approval of the acquisition of a swath of Canada's valuable oil sands reserves, Industry Minister Christian Paradis said on Sunday. Defending the $15.1 billion takeover of Nexen, …
- Canada housing starts slow in November Andrea Hopkins - Reuters - 56 mins ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts fell in November for both single- and multifamily homes, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada Mortgage and … More »Canada housing starts slow in November
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canadian housing starts fell in November for both single- and multifamily homes, particularly in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp said on Monday in a report that adds to evidence of a slowdown. The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts was 196,125 units in …
- CNOOC pledge small step for China transparency, skeptics abound Rachel Armstrong and Michael Flaherty - Reuters - 6 hrs ago
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - CNOOC's promise of transparency, pledged to win approval from Canada for its $15.1 billion purchase of Nexen Inc, looks like a positive … More »CNOOC pledge small step for China transparency, skeptics abound
SINGAPORE/HONG KONG (Reuters) - CNOOC's promise of transparency, pledged to win approval from Canada for its $15.1 billion purchase of Nexen Inc, looks like a positive step on the face of it but is unlikely to represent a sea change in Chinese business practices. To be sure, the details of commitment are not clear. The …
- Canada sees more investment in oil sands despite new curbs Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper voiced confidence on Friday that Canada would still attract the investment it needs despite new curbs he has imposed … More »Canada sees more investment in oil sands despite new curbs
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Prime Minister Stephen Harper voiced confidence on Friday that Canada would still attract the investment it needs despite new curbs he has imposed on state-owned enterprises seeking to acquire majority stakes in oil sands businesses. "I think the oil sands remain an extremely attractive investment opportunity, …
- Canada jobs surge surprise offers hope for fourth quarter Louise Egan - Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy churned out far more jobs than expected in November in a surprising comeback at a time of sluggish growth, offering hope of stronger … More »Canada jobs surge surprise offers hope for fourth quarter
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada's economy churned out far more jobs than expected in November in a surprising comeback at a time of sluggish growth, offering hope of stronger fourth quarter economic showing. However, Statistics Canada's report on Friday was accompanied by a negative report on the labor productivity of Canadian …
- Canada to restart fighter search, could buy F-35: source David Ljunggren - Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is restarting its search for new fighter jets but could still choose Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35, which Ottawa had initially said it would buy … More »Canada to restart fighter search, could buy F-35: source
OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is restarting its search for new fighter jets but could still choose Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35, which Ottawa had initially said it would buy before losing enthusiasm as cost estimates soared, a government source told Reuters on Friday. An independent four-person panel will study the F-35, Boeing …
- League, players hope to get talks restarted this week Reuters - 15 hrs ago
(Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) owners and players were hoping to get their contentious negotiations back on track this week, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said … More »League, players hope to get talks restarted this week
(Reuters) - National Hockey League (NHL) owners and players were hoping to get their contentious negotiations back on track this week, deputy commissioner Bill Daly said on Sunday. Although there have been no formal talks since negotiations broke down last Thursday, Daly said the sides were in communication about resuming …
- Abitibibowater wins Canada case on environmental cleanup costs Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Friday in favor of newsprint maker Abitibibowater Inc, which now operates as Resolute Forest Products Inc, in … More »Abitibibowater wins Canada case on environmental cleanup costs
OTTAWA (Reuters) - The Supreme Court of Canada ruled on Friday in favor of newsprint maker Abitibibowater Inc, which now operates as Resolute Forest Products Inc, in a case on liability for environmental cleanup costs in Newfoundland. The case centered on whether a company's duty to remove environmental contamination is …
- Once unique, Lululemon faces rivals on all sides Allison Martell - Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
TORONTO (Reuters) - When Lululemon Athletica Inc opened its first U.S. shop in 2003, its form-fitting yoga pants, free classes and Pacific Northwest vibe were a revelation … More »Once unique, Lululemon faces rivals on all sides
TORONTO (Reuters) - When Lululemon Athletica Inc opened its first U.S. shop in 2003, its form-fitting yoga pants, free classes and Pacific Northwest vibe were a revelation to its new American customers. They had never seen another retailer like it. But time has caught up with the Vancouver-based retailer. Lululemon, closely …
- Vatican sets up a "home" for Canadian Anglican converts Philip Pullella - Reuters - Fri, Dec 7, 2012
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has approved a new church structure in Canada to administer to disaffected Anglicans there who convert to Roman Catholicism because … More »Vatican sets up a "home" for Canadian Anglican converts
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - The Vatican has approved a new church structure in Canada to administer to disaffected Anglicans there who convert to Roman Catholicism because they feel their own church has become too liberal. Called a deanery, it will be headed by Father Lee Kenyon, a married Anglican priest from Manchester, …
- Canadian Press HeadLine Package The Canadian Press - AP - 3 mins 30 secs ago
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his countrymen can only dream of: lifting himself out of wrenching poverty, securing a future for … More »Canadian Press HeadLine Package
- Yellowstone wolf shootings draw scrutiny as Montana trapping season set to begin Matthew Brown, The Associated Press - AP - 13 mins ago
BILLINGS, Mont. - The shooting of collared grey wolves from Yellowstone National Park is prompting Montana wildlife commissioners to consider new restrictions against … More »Yellowstone wolf shootings draw scrutiny as Montana trapping season set to begin
BILLINGS, Mont. - The shooting of collared grey wolves from Yellowstone National Park is prompting Montana wildlife commissioners to consider new restrictions against killing the predators in areas near the park.
- Nexen, Progress jump after Canada clears foreign takeovers Reuters - 13 mins ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Nexen Inc rose more than 14 percent and Progress Energy Resources Corp climbed more than 13 percent in Toronto on Monday after the Canadian government … More »Nexen, Progress jump after Canada clears foreign takeovers
TORONTO (Reuters) - Nexen Inc rose more than 14 percent and Progress Energy Resources Corp climbed more than 13 percent in Toronto on Monday after the Canadian government approved controversial foreign bids for the energy companies. But some smaller oil sands plays were hurt after Canada announced new rules limiting future …
- 'Sistine Chapel of the Andes' a popular choice for special weddings, baptisms in Bolivia Juan Karita, The Associated Press - AP - 13 mins ago
ORURUO, Bolivia - The colonial-era house of worship known in Bolivia as the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes" was filled with flowers over the weekend for those celebrating … More »'Sistine Chapel of the Andes' a popular choice for special weddings, baptisms in Bolivia
ORURUO, Bolivia - The colonial-era house of worship known in Bolivia as the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes" was filled with flowers over the weekend for those celebrating two weddings and seven baptisms on the windswept mountain plateau.
- TSX opens higher on Nexen rally Reuters - 25 mins ago
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened higher on Monday, led by a surge in Nexen Inc after Canada approved CNOOC Ltd's $15.1 billion bid for the energy … More »TSX opens higher on Nexen rally
TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened higher on Monday, led by a surge in Nexen Inc after Canada approved CNOOC Ltd's $15.1 billion bid for the energy company. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P;/TSX composite index was up 68.11 points, 0.57 percent, at 12,227.70 shortly after the open. (Reporting by John T …
- Carry-on growlers: Fox brewery opens up package outlet, restaurant in Anchorage airport The Associated Press - AP - 27 mins ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A brewery from outside Fairbanks has opened up a retail outlet in Anchorage's largest airport. More »Carry-on growlers: Fox brewery opens up package outlet, restaurant in Anchorage airport
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A brewery from outside Fairbanks has opened up a retail outlet in Anchorage's largest airport.
- After stunning loss, Pacquiao faces tough choices: boxing, politics, showbiz? Hrvoje Hranjski, The Associated Press - AP - 27 mins ago
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his countrymen can only dream of: lifting himself out of wrenching poverty, securing a future for … More »After stunning loss, Pacquiao faces tough choices: boxing, politics, showbiz?
MANILA, Philippines - Manny Pacquiao has already achieved what most of his countrymen can only dream of: lifting himself out of wrenching poverty, securing a future for his children and becoming a hero to Filipinos the world over.
- Gilmore Car Museum in West Michigan explores Depression and drives in ongoing exhibition The Associated Press - AP - 32 mins ago
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. - A West Michigan car museum is offering an exhibition that looks at autos in the Dust Bowl era. More »Gilmore Car Museum in West Michigan explores Depression and drives in ongoing exhibition
HICKORY CORNERS, Mich. - A West Michigan car museum is offering an exhibition that looks at autos in the Dust Bowl era.
- Open slots at DC's National Airport draw competing bids from US Airways, Southwest, JetBlue The Associated Press - AP - 32 mins ago
WASHINGTON - Three airlines are offering competing proposals to add flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport after Spirit Airlines moved its flight operations … More »Open slots at DC's National Airport draw competing bids from US Airways, Southwest, JetBlue
WASHINGTON - Three airlines are offering competing proposals to add flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport after Spirit Airlines moved its flight operations to Baltimore.
- UK police unable to identify man who fell from sky to his death in September, appeal for help Gregory Katz, The Associated Press - AP - 34 mins ago
LONDON - Police believe he was from Africa, probably from Angola, but they don't know his identity. More »UK police unable to identify man who fell from sky to his death in September, appeal for help
LONDON - Police believe he was from Africa, probably from Angola, but they don't know his identity.
- Virginia City, Emigrant Trails centre, Boulder City rail museum get big rural tourism grants The Associated Press - AP - 35 mins ago
RENO, Nev. - Virginia City's historic district and the Emigrant Trails centre near Elko were the big winners among the 73 recipients of a total of $510,000 worth of state … More »Virginia City, Emigrant Trails centre, Boulder City rail museum get big rural tourism grants
RENO, Nev. - Virginia City's historic district and the Emigrant Trails centre near Elko were the big winners among the 73 recipients of a total of $510,000 worth of state marketing grants to promote rural tourism in Nevada.
- Greece extends buyback offer to reach 30 billion-euro target George Georgiopoulos and Jan Strupczewski - Reuters - 40 mins ago
ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece extended its offer to buy back debt until Tuesday, seeking more bids from bondholders after falling short of a target to retire bonds … More »Greece extends buyback offer to reach 30 billion-euro target
ATHENS/BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Greece extended its offer to buy back debt until Tuesday, seeking more bids from bondholders after falling short of a target to retire bonds worth 30 billion euros at a cost of just 10 billion euros. The buyback is designed to provide for about half of a 40-billion euro debt relief package for …
- Amtrak rolls out service in Norfolk on Wednesday, discounted tickets to DC available The Associated Press - AP - 42 mins ago
NORFOLK, Va. - Amtrak is rolling out passenger rail service from Norfolk starting Wednesday. More »Amtrak rolls out service in Norfolk on Wednesday, discounted tickets to DC available
NORFOLK, Va. - Amtrak is rolling out passenger rail service from Norfolk starting Wednesday.
- Mexican music world mourns singer Jenni Rivera, presumed killed in plane crash Porfirio Ibarra And Galia Garcia-Palafox, The Associated Press - AP - 1 hr 2 mins ago
MONTERREY, Mexico - Mexico's music world mourned Jenni Rivera, the U.S.-born singer presumed killed in a plane crash whose soulful voice and openness about her personal … More »Mexican music world mourns singer Jenni Rivera, presumed killed in plane crash
MONTERREY, Mexico - Mexico's music world mourned Jenni Rivera, the U.S.-born singer presumed killed in a plane crash whose soulful voice and openness about her personal troubles had made her a Mexican-American superstar.
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