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Failure to divest carbon assets has cost pension plans $22B, report finds
An analysis by Canadian research company Corporate Knights suggests that some of the world's largest pension plans, including CPP and OMERS, have lost billions of dollars by not exiting their carbon energy assets three years ago.New analysis finds routes to economic growth with carbon limits | Ars Technica
International agreements to regulate the emissions of carbon dioxide have been limited so far. One argument commonly used against them is economic—politicians believe that limiting greenhouse gas emissions could hurt economic growth. A recent study publis
International agreements to regulate the emissions of carbon dioxide have been limited so far. One argument commonly used against them is economic—politicians believe that limiting greenhouse gas emissions could hurt economic growth. A recent study publis Canada to implement oil tanker ban on northern B.C. coastBusiness | 206782 hits | 12:18 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
VANCOUVER (Reuters) - Canada will implement a moratorium on oil tanker traffic along the northern coast of British Columbia, effectively slamming the door on a controversial pipeline project that was alreadyHormel Supplier Tightens Controls After Animal Abuse Video Goes Viral
A U.S. hog slaughterhouse, where workers were videoed beating animals, took action on Thursday to meet demands from Hormel Foods Corp, its only customer, that it tighten controls and give extra training to staff.
A video released on Wednesday by animal
A U.S. hog slaughterhouse, where workers were videoed beating animals, took action on Thursday to meet demands from Hormel Foods Corp, its only customer, that it tighten controls and give extra training to staff.
A video released on Wednesday by animal Keystone XL may be dead. The oilsands probably aren't
The oilsands have lots of problems, but transport isn't the biggest one as the U.S. rejection of Keystone XL sparks some soul searching in the oilpatch.Sony says goodbye to Betamax tapes
Sony has announced that it will stop selling Betamax video cassettes in March 2016.
Sony has announced that it will stop selling Betamax video cassettes in March 2016. Canada's economy shedding high-paying jobs for prime-age workers, report suggests
Despite official data proclaiming Canada is creating more jobs every month, a new analysis from Capital Economics suggests the economy is losing good high-paying jobs — a first since the recession that began in 2008. B.C. human-rights complaint continues to percolate against Tim HortonsBusiness | 206975 hits | 12:30 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Canadian coffee giant and franchisee have lost their bid to toss out a human-rights complaint lodged by Mexican workers in northeastern British Columbia. hey allege they had to endure inferior working conditions, racist and derogatory comments and sub-s Jim Balsillie fears TPP could cost Canada billions and become worst-ever policy move
Jim Balsillie warns that provisions tucked into the Trans-Pacific Partnership could cost Canada hundreds of billions of dollars — and eventually make signing it the worst public policy decision in the country's history. Oil companies and climate change: who should pay'
Environmentalists say a groundbreaking a U.S. investigation involving ExxonMobil could open the door to tobacco-style lawsuits. Grocery store secrets: Best-before dates tampered with, workers claimBusiness | 206778 hits | 12:23 PM on Friday | posted by ShepherdsDog
A bakery employee at Loblaws is speaking out about best-before dates. Marketplace has been investigating how stores extend dates on food. Some of the methods may make food unsafe. TPP to ease scrutiny for foreign takeovers of Canadian companies
Pact decrees investments of less than $1.5-billion not subject to Investment Canada examination, up from $600-million Investment flooding out of Canada at fastest pace in developed worldBusiness | 206724 hits | 12:11 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Money is flooding out of Canada at the fastest pace in the developed world as the nation's decade-long oil boom comes to an end and little else looks ready to take the industry's place as an economic driver. 
While TransCanada has been cooling its heels on its Keystone XL proposal for the past six years, the oil pipeline business has been booming in the United States How the University of Calgary's Enbridge relationship became controversial
Emails obtained from a freedom of information request reveal a pattern of back-scene spats and power struggles during the attempt to establish a new Enbridge-funded research centre at the University of Calgary. GO Transit wind turbine producing 91% less power than expectedBusiness | 206946 hits | 10:36 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Because of new development, the windmill at Lisgar GO station produces less than it takes to power a typical home in Toronto. Business | 208309 hits | 1:46 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Quebec plans to ask Canada’s federal government to match the province’s $1 billion investment in Bombardier. Business | 208704 hits | 10:33 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The deal could cost the province $500 million a year in the long term, which is more expensive than had the government simply borrowed the money, the provincial budget watchdog foundGroups call for censorship of popular social media app on college campuses
A broad coalition of advocacy groups is calling on the federal government to crackdown on a social media app popular with college students in what one legal expert says is a gross violation of the First Amendment.
Business | 208193 hits | 10:30 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A broad coalition of advocacy groups is calling on the federal government to crackdown on a social media app popular with college students in what one legal expert says is a gross violation of the First Amendment. 
Residents of an Ontario town are worried Nestlé Water Canada’s plan to pump up to 1.6 million litres of water per day from a nearby aquifer could leave them high and dry.The $24 Billion Data Business Telcos Don't Want to Discuss
Under the radar, Verizon, Sprint, and other carriers have partnered with firms including SAP to manage and sell data.
Under the radar, Verizon, Sprint, and other carriers have partnered with firms including SAP to manage and sell data. Shell scraps Carmon Creek oilsands project, cites pipeline uncertainty | CTV News
Royal Dutch Shell is scrapping its Carmon Creek oilsands project in northwestern Alberta, citing a lack of pipelines to coastal waters as one reason for the decision.After Company Raises Minimum Salary To $70,000, Revenue And Profits Double | ThinkProgress
Revenue and profit has doubled since the CEO announced the lowest paid employees will get tens of thousands of dollars in raises.
Revenue and profit has doubled since the CEO announced the lowest paid employees will get tens of thousands of dollars in raises. Ocean Spray investigating report of snake canned in cranberry sauceBusiness | 208244 hits | 3:10 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Ocean Spray officials are working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to investigate a report of a snake found in a can of cranberry sauce.Walmart Israeli soldier Halloween costume for children sparks outrage
America’s largest supermarket chain has sparked controversy with Halloween costumes including an “Israeli soldier for kids” and “sheikh Fagin nose”. The soldier costume, including a shirt, trousers, belt and hat, carries Hebrew writing and appears to rese
Business | 208435 hits | 1:23 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
America’s largest supermarket chain has sparked controversy with Halloween costumes including an “Israeli soldier for kids” and “sheikh Fagin nose”. The soldier costume, including a shirt, trousers, belt and hat, carries Hebrew writing and appears to rese Colorado official warns Trudeau: legalizing pot 'harder to implement than you think'Business | 206728 hits | 9:14 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A Colorado official has some sobering words of advice for Justin Trudeau if he fulfills his promise to legalize pot in Canada.Massive Solar Power Plant Emits 46,000 Tons of CO2
President Obama praised it as a shining example of America's clean energy future.
Business | 206837 hits | 12:20 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
President Obama praised it as a shining example of America's clean energy future.Love and Sex with Robots conference cancelled in Malaysia
Exclusive music news, big interviews, entertainment, social media trends and video from the news people at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.
Business | 206695 hits | 12:11 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Exclusive music news, big interviews, entertainment, social media trends and video from the news people at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra.Pakistan to tell U.S. it won't accept limits on tactical nuclear arms
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will tell U.S. President Barack Obama this week that Islamabad will not accept limits on its use of small tactical nuclear weapons, Pakistani
Business | 206687 hits | 12:37 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will tell U.S. President Barack Obama this week that Islamabad will not accept limits on its use of small tactical nuclear weapons, Pakistani Business | 206885 hits | 1:08 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Canada’s investment community is left wondering how – and when – the Liberal government will fulfill its campaign promise to roll back the contribution limit for tax-free savings accountsNational Post comment editor Andrew Coyne leaves role over election endorsement
Andrew Coyne says Postmedia executives didn't want him to publish a column dissenting from the paper’s endorsement of the Conservatives. He plans to continue writing columns.
Business | 206939 hits | 4:25 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Andrew Coyne says Postmedia executives didn't want him to publish a column dissenting from the paper’s endorsement of the Conservatives. He plans to continue writing columns. Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this weekBusiness | 206726 hits | 9:53 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Canadian Press has rounded up five business stories to watch this week, from corporate Canada closely watching the election, Canadian companies reporting third-quarter earnings, and Stats Can releasing wholesale trade, retail, and consumer price index Imposter snow-sport helmets a concern while Canadian sellers not bound by lawsBusiness | 206749 hits | 9:52 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Superior snow-sports helmets are certified by an international standards organization, but in Canada there's no law on safety regulations for ski or snowboard headgear. Legendary Texas oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens is suing Ontario for $700 million over wind powerBusiness | 206673 hits | 10:05 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
In what may be the last big battle of his career, the former wildcatter and corporate raider is accusing Ontario's government of unfair treatment in its multi-billion-dollar wind power auctionsVW to recall 8.5 million cars in Europe
Volkswagen says it will recall 8.5 million cars in Europe, while Italian police raid VW offices in Verona and Bologna.
Volkswagen says it will recall 8.5 million cars in Europe, while Italian police raid VW offices in Verona and Bologna.Credit Suisse report finds 1% now own half of world's wealth
The richest one per cent now own half of all the wealth in the world, a new report from Credit Suisse says.
The richest one per cent now own half of all the wealth in the world, a new report from Credit Suisse says.Business | 206920 hits | 1:04 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The social media giant's UK business handed over just £4,327 in company taxes, while a Briton earning the average salary would have paid more than £5,000 on their income. Court orders months-long yard sale in Edmonton shut downBusiness | 206968 hits | 12:25 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A battle over a months-long yard sale in Edmonton is over, after a court order forcing the operation to end was granted on Friday.Potentially game-changing oil reserves discovered in Israel
After Israel complained for years that it was surrounded by oil-rich states but didn’t have a drop within its own borders, it appears there’s a big-time turnaround with the announcement Wednesday that massive oil reserves have been located in the Golan He
Business | 206847 hits | 1:54 PM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
After Israel complained for years that it was surrounded by oil-rich states but didn’t have a drop within its own borders, it appears there’s a big-time turnaround with the announcement Wednesday that massive oil reserves have been located in the Golan HeBusiness | 206859 hits | 3:55 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Bradford-based Human Relief Foundation is set to pull the plug on aid to help 'refugees' at the camp in Calais after discovering most people there are economic migrants. Mickey Mouse protection, the TPP and why America remains unequal: Don Pittis
Former U.S. labour secretary Robert Reich says U.S capitalism is broken, and the only way to save it is for the American public to wrestle back control. But Don Pittis fears agreements like the TPP show the opposite is happening. Business | 206874 hits | 6:47 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The 6.1-per-cent levy on vehicles imported from outside North America will be phased out over five years if the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement is ratified, but it’s still unclear how new parts production content requirements will affect Canada’Business | 206847 hits | 12:41 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
President Xi Jinping said a terse "no" when Zuckerberg asked if the president would give the baby an honorary Chinese name.Business | 206820 hits | 11:31 AM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
In May of 2010, Canadians turned on their televisions to see Amanda Lang interview Claudia Opdenkelder on CBC’s The National about an issue of grave importance: Discrimination against cougars. Mark Carney says climate change could have 'huge' cost to insurers
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Tuesday that companies must be more open about their 'climate change footprint' to avoid abrupt changes in asset prices that could destabilise markets.
Shell ends exploration in Arctic near Alaska 'for the foreseeable future'
Royal Dutch Shell will cease exploration in Arctic waters off Alaska's coast following disappointing results from an exploratory well it just completed.
Royal Dutch Shell will cease exploration in Arctic waters off Alaska's coast following disappointing results from an exploratory well it just completed. Can LNG and hydro projects jolt these B.C. ghost towns back to life'Business | 208296 hits | 12:18 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Two neighbouring ghost towns, both failed by the 20th-century mining industry in northwest B.C., could be on the brink of new life thanks to monster power projects helmed by a pair of dreamers.Back to Canada News
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