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Billionaire Michael DeGroote's casino dream turns into organized crime nightmare
One of Canada's richest men poured $112 million US into a gambling venture headed by three businessmen with ties to organized crime, and is now locked in a fight over Caribbean casinos whose cast includes one of Canada's most feared Mafia clans, a joint C 
The growl from some best-selling cars and trucks is actually well-tuned lip-syncing or digitally faked. Target's package for ex-CEO matches package for all 17,600 Canadian workers
Social media readers had some snarky remarks Thursday about reports that the former CEO of Target got a walk-away package worth about the same as the total amount being offered to all 17,600 of the chain’s Canadian employees who will soon be out of work a Royal Bank to buy U.S.-based City National in $5.4B US deal
Royal Bank of Canada has a friendly deal to acquire L.A.-based City National Corp. for $5.4 billion US in cash and common stock.European Central Bank announces massive stimulus program
The European Central Bank announces a huge bond-buying program in a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate a struggling eurozone economy.
The European Central Bank announces a huge bond-buying program in a last-ditch attempt to resuscitate a struggling eurozone economy. The bank told this man he was dead and froze his accountsBusiness | 206956 hits | 1:45 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Isadore Goldberg learned he was deceased from the teller at his bank. He was not amused. Goldberg, 89, a longtime Côte St-Luc city councillor who has a municipal park named after him, took TD Canada Trust and Toronto Dominion Bank to small claims court on Vancouver has 2nd most unaffordable housing market in the world after Hong Kong
Vancouver has the second most unaffordable housing market in the world after Hong Kong, according to a new study of major property markets. Legalized marijuana: What Colorado looks like 1 year after Amendment 64
It's been a year since Colorado became the first U.S. state to legalize recreational marijuana, and CBC's Reg Sherren travelled to Denver to see how some $1 billion US in sales has impacted the state's capital. Dean Reid, founder of Canada Boy Vinyl, opening vinyl pressing plant in Calgary
Calgarian Dean Reid is opening Canada Boy Vinyl, which will be the only vinyl record pressing plant in Canada.Israeli beauty queen's selfie with Miss Lebanon during Miss Universe contest causes stir
Lebanon's Saly Greige says Miss Israel, Doron Matalon, photo-bombed her and she had been cautious to avoid any image or communication with Ms Matalon during the contest
Business | 207012 hits | 12:04 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Lebanon's Saly Greige says Miss Israel, Doron Matalon, photo-bombed her and she had been cautious to avoid any image or communication with Ms Matalon during the contest Iroquois Falls latest casualty of changing Northern Ontario economy
The shutdown of the mill in Iroquois Falls has sent shockwaves through the community. Some say the town's woes illustrate the problems created by the changing approach to exploiting Canada's northern resources. Business | 207376 hits | 12:21 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Target Canada isn't the only retailer to leave the country. Here's a list of retailers that have recently closed or are closing shop in Canada Gas price hike "restoring the market": analyst | 630 CHEDBusiness | 206543 hits | 1:47 PM on Friday | posted by Alta_redneck
Teen Opens Pawn Shop for Sneakers
Chase Reed and his father, Troy Reed, opened Sneaker Pawn on Lenox Avenue in Harlem looking to capitalize on America’s multibillion-dollar athletic footwear market and the high prices sneakers can get being re-sold.
Business | 206732 hits | 12:25 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Chase Reed and his father, Troy Reed, opened Sneaker Pawn on Lenox Avenue in Harlem looking to capitalize on America’s multibillion-dollar athletic footwear market and the high prices sneakers can get being re-sold. A roadmap to Fort McMurray's tanking housing marketBusiness | 207186 hits | 12:04 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
There's a glut of homes on the market in Fort McMurray, which is bad news as oil patch layoffs start to hit Middle class retailers dying a slow death: Don Pittis
I've visited two dying Sears stores this month. They were both very depressing. Racks of jackets on hangers that told the wrong size. Empty cardboard boxes in big empty spaces.
Despite another commitment last week by Sears Canada president Doug Campbel Sony Canada to close all Canadian stores within 2 months
Sony is closing its Sony stores in Canada over the next six to eight weeks, the company says in a statement. In an interview with CBC News, a spokesman for Sony Canada said he couldn’t disclose why the stores were closing, or how many stores and jobs will New Ontario nursing exam administration worries Lakehead student
A nursing student at Lakehead University says she worries about her final nursing registration exam. Real estate commissions could fall as new competition heats up
For years, real estate agents have enjoyed a strong market where high housing prices have translated into fat commissions. But the landscape is getting crowded. More and more agents are vying for your business. And the traditional industry may be in for a Target Canada files for creditor protection, plans to close all stores
Target says it plans to discontinue all operations in Canada and seek protection from creditors, less than two years after opening to much fanfare. Powerful Global Warming Pollution Cut by New U.S. Rules
Obama administration officials this morning announced a plan under which the oil and gas industry would have to cut methane emissions by 40 to 45 percent below 2012 levels by 2025. U.S. EPA will issue new regulations this summer under the Clean Air Act, aOxford University Press bans sausages and pigs from children's books
Guidance from the publisher prohibits authors from including 'pigs plus sausages, or anything else which could be perceived as pork' so that materials can be 'disseminated to the widest possible audience'.
Business | 207025 hits | 12:51 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Guidance from the publisher prohibits authors from including 'pigs plus sausages, or anything else which could be perceived as pork' so that materials can be 'disseminated to the widest possible audience'. Beetle battle pits homeowners against flooring firms
Homeowners in Paradise, N.L., are seeking compensation following a rare insect infestation in their hardwood flooring, but the Newfoundland and Labrador retailer that sold it to them and the Quebec manufacturer that made it both say the couple is to blame NAFTA scrutiny of oilsands tailings ponds opposed by Canada
Canada is trying to stop NAFTA's environmental watchdog from taking a closer look at the environmental effects of oilsands tailings ponds in Alberta, and it appears Mexico and the U.S. will go along with efforts to stop a formal investigation. Police forces balk at tracking fees imposed by Rogers
The RCMP and many other police forces are refusing to pay new fees imposed by Rogers Communications for helping track suspects through their mobile phones.Venezuelans Throng Grocery Stores Under Military Protection
Shoppers thronged grocery stores across Caracas today as deepening shortages led the government to put Venezuela’s food distribution under military protection.
Business | 206844 hits | 2:15 PM on Saturday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Shoppers thronged grocery stores across Caracas today as deepening shortages led the government to put Venezuela’s food distribution under military protection. Halifax Shipyard posts jobs in prep for first ships
Irving Shipbuilding is looking to hire 15 specialized tradespeople in preparation for work beginning on the Arctic Offshore Patrol vessels. Faulty appliances: What you need to know before you buy
Fed up with faulty appliances? You're not alone. CBC's Marketplace talked to repair experts to get the inside story on why appliances fail, and what you can do to avoid buying a dud. Canada, Saudi oil set for showdownBusiness | 206960 hits | 12:51 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
As a test of wills between OPEC nations and U.S. shale drillers fuels a global oil market slump, a brewing battle between Canadian and Saudi Arabia heavy crudes for America's Gulf Coast refinery market threatens to drive prices even lower.Business | 207174 hits | 10:29 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The FTSE 100 index fell 130.64 points or 2 per cent to 6417.16 in London, reducing the value of UK blue-chip firms by £33.2billion in a blow to millions of savers. Liftoff Aborted: SpaceX Attempt at Historic Landing Delayed
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX had to scrub Tuesday's attempt to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying cargo to the International Space Station and make a historic rocket landing in the process. The cost (and benefits) of cuddling West Coast style
A professional cuddling service based in Vancouver is hoping to find a few good huggers in the Edmonton area. Vancouver developer offers houses for free
A pair of century-old homes in Vancouver's downtown core is up for grabs for anyone who simply wants to move them from their current spots. Hockey Canada's prices may have affected world juniors attendance: IIHFBusiness | 206747 hits | 8:11 AM on Monday | posted by Alta_redneck
The International Ice Hockey Federation said Hockey Canada was responsible for the ticket prices that may have led to empty seats at Montreal's Bell Centre for preliminary games at the world junior championship. KanaVape's cannabinoid e-cigarette launch will not include Canada, for nowBusiness | 206873 hits | 9:13 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The makers of a product described as a hemp vaporizer say it won’t get you high, but it will help you relax.Off-duty FBI agent fatally shoots dog that was attacking his Schnauzer
A 62-year-old woman and her 4-year-old grandson watched their Great Dane being fatally shot.
Business | 208331 hits | 12:59 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A 62-year-old woman and her 4-year-old grandson watched their Great Dane being fatally shot. Airline sues young entrepreneur for website that finds cheap flights to 'hidden cities'Business | 208365 hits | 3:52 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A major airline and travel booking site are suing a young computer whiz from New York City who built a website that finds cheap airfares. Lithium metal batteries banned as air cargoBusiness | 208468 hits | 1:33 PM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Canada has banned shipment of lithium metal batteries as cargo on passenger flights, following the lead of the International Civil Aviation Organization.France to stop 75% super-tax after struggling to attract top international staff
When President Francois Hollande unveiled a 'super-tax' on the rich in 2012, some feared an exodus of business, sporting and artistic talent. One adviser warned it was a Socialist step too far that would turn France into 'Cuba without sun'.
Business | 208175 hits | 12:18 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
When President Francois Hollande unveiled a 'super-tax' on the rich in 2012, some feared an exodus of business, sporting and artistic talent. One adviser warned it was a Socialist step too far that would turn France into 'Cuba without sun'. 564,000 Keurig coffee makers recalled in Canada due to burn risk
Keurig has recalled more than 6.6 million coffee makers in the U.S. and 564,000 in Canada because they may overheat and spray water during brewing - and more than 100 burn injuries have already been reported. Hundreds of employees gather to say goodbye to Kellogg's plant
It is a sad start to the holiday season for hundreds of former employees at the Kellogg's plant. Shaw rate hikes provoke online backlash
Shaw customers who did not read the small print on their December bill may be surprised to find a 10 per cent hike on their Internet service from Jan. 1. Apple ordered to hand over documents in Competition Bureau probe
Apple Canada Inc. has been ordered to hand over "relevant" documents to the Competition Bureau related to an investigation into whether Apple uses anti-competitive clauses to push the sale of its iPhones. In Canada's oil sands, a boomtown starts feeling the chillBusiness | 206840 hits | 1:33 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta (Reuters) - The boomtown in the heart of Canada's oil sands region is getting nervous.Fort McMurray, surrounded by the boreal forest of northern Canada, has long drawn thousandsRussia Defends Ruble With Biggest Rate Rise Since 1998
Russia took its biggest step yet to shore up the ruble and defuse the currency crisis threatening its stricken economy.
Business | 206893 hits | 9:15 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Russia took its biggest step yet to shore up the ruble and defuse the currency crisis threatening its stricken economy. $50M biodiesel plant goes into receivershipBusiness | 206991 hits | 12:27 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
WELLAND, Ont. — This southern Ontario city’s $50-million biodiesel plant — which was once heralded as the future of the clean fuel industry — has gone into receivership and will be sold to the highest bidder. Jennifer Pan guilty of murder in phoney home invasionBusiness | 206938 hits | 8:30 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Jennifer Pan has been found guilty of both first-degree murder and attempted murder in the phoney home invasion that targeted her parents because they disapproved of her boyfriend. Gas prices may boost holiday shoppingBusiness | 206777 hits | 8:27 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
Savings at the pump may allow many Canadians to shell out more for gifts this holiday season and boost sales for retailers, analysts say, particularly as a weaker loonie prompts fewer shoppers to venture south of the border.Back to Canada News
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