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2010 Olympic uniforms revealed by the BayThe official uniforms for Canada's 2010 Winter Olympics team were unveiled in Vancouver on Thursday morning by the Hudson's Bay Company, the official supplier for the team.
Propping up Tories makes NDP sickNew Democrat MPs could be plagued by a nasty "flu" bug today -- a ploy that would allow the Conservative government to survive a critical vote in Parliament.
Olympics could boost insurance costsBritish Columbia's public car insurer is bracing for higher crash costs when the Winter Olympics come to Vancouver, and that could mean drivers across the province will eventually have to pay higher premiums.
Consumer Confidence Rises Yet AgainConsumer confidence has gone up slightly this month, continuing a seven month long streak, making it the longest since 2002 notes the Conference Board of Canada.
Greenpeace protestors target SuncorA group of environmentalists say they are disrupting operations at Suncor in Fort McMurray.
According to a news release, nearly two dozen Greenpeace protestors from Canada, France, Brazil and Germany.
Toronto's Zenn stops making electric carsIn an apparently radical shift in plans, Toronto-based electric car company Zenn Motor Company Inc. says it decided to switch its business strategy from selling electric vehicles to distributing an electric drive train.
Canada ordered to pay hefty lumber tax to U.S.Canada has lost a lengthy legal fight over a 10-per-cent U.S. tax on softwood lumber imports from four Canadian provinces. A final ruling yesterday by the LCIA - formerly known as the London Court for International Arbitration - means that a surtax on Ont
Gore-Backed Car Firm Gets Large U.S. LoanWASHINGTON -- A tiny car company backed by former Vice President Al Gore has just gotten a $529 million U.S. government loan to help build a hybrid sports car in Finland that will sell for about $89,000.
The award this week to California startup Fisker
Xerox to buy Affiliated Computer for $6.4 billionNEW YORK (Reuters) � Xerox Corp (XRX.N) plans to buy Affiliated Computer Services Inc (ACS.N) in a $6.4 billion cash-and-stock deal that expands the copier company into outsourcing and data center management.
G20 Set Radical New GoalsThe G20 meeting took place the past two days, and yesterday we saw many promises being made to fix a malfunctioning global economic system in the hopes to ward off any future financial meltdowns.
Crying toddler kicked off Victoria busAn Oak Bay mother says she's not happy with B.C. Transit's response to a recent incident where she and her 20-month-old daughter were forced off a bus by the driver because the child was making too much noise.
Canada says India nuclear deal imminentOTTAWA -- Canada is close to signing a deal with India to sell nuclear technology and materials, Trade Minister Stockwell Day said on Friday, adding he was confident that remaining security concerns would be resolved.
Perky baristas busted by copsFive Washington-state baristas charged customers to touch their breasts and buttocks at an espresso stand where servers wear bikinis to draw business, police said.vThe five were charged Wednesday with prostitution. Charging money for that kind of touching
Canada to Host the G20 Summit Next YearAnnounced today was news that Canada and South Korea will co-chair a G20 summit in June 2010, over and above the already planned G8 meeting located in Huntsville, Ontario.
Canadian Banks Overshadow U.S.Canadian banks have a presence in the United States; they have come through the global banking system�s meltdown. They are rising through the list of the world�s biggest banks, which are ranked by size.
Guinness celebrates 250 yearsIn 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on a brewery. Centuries later, his eponymous dark stout is one of Ireland's best-known exports.
TD Forcasts a Higher Global ReboundTD Bank Financial Group is now expecting that the global economic growth in 2010 to come in a full percentage point stronger than previously forecasted.
BMO Capital Markets Named the BestBMO Capital Markets, the investment and corporate banking division of BMO Financial Group has been named the best foreign exchange bank in Canada by European CEO Magazine.
Hudson's Bay to be Canadian again?Ownership of Hudson's Bay Co., Canada's oldest retailer, could be returned to Canadians as soon as the first half of 2011 through a public stock offering, the American owner of the company said yesterday.
Harper says tax policy helped repatriate the TimbitOAKVILLE, Ont. -- The repatriation of the Timbit was held up by Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Tim Hortons executives Wednesday as a shining example of low corporate tax rates luring business to Canada.
China carmaker gets Goldman cashChinese carmaker Geely Automotive has received a $334m (�204m) investment from major US bank Goldman Sachs to help fund expansion.
Ford faces massive pension shortfall: reportFord Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. faces a pension shortfall of $1.8 billion, according to reports, which say the company is asking workers to help alleviate the problem by making pension concessions in ongoing talks to reduce costs and save jobs.
Recession could stall growth for 7 years: IMFThe global financial crisis could hinder economic growth for at least seven years, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday.
IMF economists Alasdair Scott and Petya Koeva Brooks looked at 88 banking crises over the past 40 years. Their findings are
Alberta pay phone calls hiked to 50 centsAlbertans dropping 50 cents into a pay phone to make a local call can thank the popularity of cellphones.
Telus raised pay phone rates from 35 cents this month.
Chris Gerritsen, a spokesman for Telus, said the company wants to continue to provide
Oil back above $70 a barrelOil prices climbed back above 70 dollars on Tuesday as the US currency fell in value but trading was cautious ahead of this week's Group of 20 summit on the global economy, analysts said.
Investors are also closely watching the results of the US Federa
BC Hydro defends $600,000 Olympic ticket contestBC Hydro is defending its decision to rent a corporate suite at GM Place and buy thousands of Olympic and Paralympic tickets, saying they are going to be used as prizes in an energy conservation program.
Low-cost bulk wines from places like California and South Africa are being sold in government liquor stores as B.C. wines, raising a storm of protest among winemakers and wine lovers who say the imposters are damaging the reputation of this province�s ind
Vancouver mayor suggests tolling major roadwaysVancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson says tolls on major highways and bridges in the Lower Mainland could be the key to TransLink's funding crunch.
TransLink, which operates public transit on B.C.'s South Coast, needs an additional $450 million per year to
Both parents of twins get leave: EI boardAn Ottawa couple has successfully argued that parents of twins should both be able to receive Employment Insurance benefits for full parental leaves.
The father of twin girls convinced the Employment Insurance Board of Referees that each parent qualifi
Chinese suit maker soars on Buffett endorsementThe "Oracle of Omaha" has spoken again, and this time a Chinese suit maker is reaping the rewards.
Shares in Dayang Trands have soared by more than 70 percent in less than a month since billionaire Warren Buffett said he and Microsoft founder Bill Gat
Canada finds Brazil a tough nut to crackOTTAWA � William Dymond recalls the heady excitement of early 1997. Brazil's president was bound for Ottawa, and Canada was pushing for a free-trade agreement with South America's largest country.
Top court greenlights Adbusters' bid to sue over TV ad banAdbusters has a green light to take broadcasters to court for rejecting its anti-consumerism ads.
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a technical challenge and cleared the way for Adbusters to sue in the lower courts. The group, best known for it
'Car-free' condo: 42 storeys, no parkingA controversial 42-storey condo building that will be built without permanent parking spots cleared a key hurdle yesterday.
The Toronto-East York community council overruled city staff skeptical about the dearth of parking to allow a plan that provides
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