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Iran to fight Canadian law that allows terror victims to sue for damagesBusiness | 206733 hits | 11:03 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
After long ignoring a series of lawsuits filed by victims of Iranian-sponsored terrorist groups, Tehran now wants to participate in the Ontario court proceedingsApparently Drunk Man Arrested For Posing As TSA Agent, Patting Down Women
A San Francisco man suspected of having one too many drinks is accused of posing as a Transportation Security Administration agent and groped two unsuspecting women, both foreigners, in a private booth for security pat downs.
Business | 206808 hits | 1:56 AM on Friday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A San Francisco man suspected of having one too many drinks is accused of posing as a Transportation Security Administration agent and groped two unsuspecting women, both foreigners, in a private booth for security pat downs.Australia's carbon tax repealed after 2 years
Australia's Conservative government repealed a much-maligned carbon tax on the nation's worst greenhouse gas polluters on Thursday, ending years of contention over a measure that became political poison for the lawmakers who imposed it.
Australia's Conservative government repealed a much-maligned carbon tax on the nation's worst greenhouse gas polluters on Thursday, ending years of contention over a measure that became political poison for the lawmakers who imposed it. Baloney Meter: Claims on interprovincial trade barriers range from $2B to $50B
OTTAWA - "It has been estimated that internal trade barriers can add up to a $50-billion annual hit to Canada's economy." Industry Canada news release, June 17, 2014. The claim is made often and almost always without attribution. But is the claim correct?Hamas got rich as Gaza was plunged into poverty
With multi-million-dollar land deals, luxury villas and black market fuel from Egypt, Gaza's rulers made billions while the rest of the population struggled with 38-percent poverty and 40-percent unemployment.
Business | 206764 hits | 1:35 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
With multi-million-dollar land deals, luxury villas and black market fuel from Egypt, Gaza's rulers made billions while the rest of the population struggled with 38-percent poverty and 40-percent unemployment.The 'War on Meat' Will Make the 'War on Coal' Look Tame
Business | 206363 hits | 8:47 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Business | 206785 hits | 1:52 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The dramatic rise of U.S. crude oil and natural gas production is disrupting even long-established trade flows inside Canada, as Alberta producers are increasingly finding themselves competing for — and losing — market share to American petroleum supplierCitigroup to pay $7B in subprime mortgage settlement
Citigroup announced Monday that it will pay roughly $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into risky subprime mortgages, the type that helped bring on the financial crisis.
Citigroup announced Monday that it will pay roughly $7 billion to settle a federal investigation into risky subprime mortgages, the type that helped bring on the financial crisis. Fort MacKay residents short on cash after oilsands profits dipBusiness | 206692 hits | 8:36 PM on Saturday | posted by Alta_redneck
Some residents from the wealthy Fort McKay First Nation are in financial trouble after the First Nation failed to provide an expected dividend from oilsands profits last month. Illegal cigarette sales cost B.C. $120 million a year in lost taxesBusiness | 206875 hits | 11:52 AM on Thursday | posted by N_Fiddledog
B.C. is getting smoked for tax losses of about $120 million per year because so many people use illegal tobacco. Victoria's new Hotel Zed goes back to the future
Victoria's new Hotel Zed is a retro traveller's dream, with the look and feel of the 1970s but plenty of modern comforts and technology.Solar has won. Even if coal were free to burn, power stations couldn't compete
Last week, for the first time in memory, the wholesale price of electricity in Queensland fell into negative territory – in the middle of the day. For several days the price, normally around $40-$50 a megawatt hour, hovered in and around zero. Prices were
Last week, for the first time in memory, the wholesale price of electricity in Queensland fell into negative territory – in the middle of the day. For several days the price, normally around $40-$50 a megawatt hour, hovered in and around zero. Prices wereVatican Bank profit dives after Pope Francis's reforms
The Vatican bank on Tuesday reported a big drop in profits as Pope Francis presses reforms to make the scandal-tainted institution more transparent.
The Vatican bank on Tuesday reported a big drop in profits as Pope Francis presses reforms to make the scandal-tainted institution more transparent. Kimberley set to become home to largest solar plant in Western Canada
Kimberley B.C. is set to become home to one of the first grid connected solar projects in the province. Edmonton transit facing legal action following removal of anti-honour killing adsBusiness | 206593 hits | 12:11 AM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Edmonton Transit is facing legal action after anti-honour killing advertisements were removed from city transit, according to a press release posted online Monday.Sydney teen kidnapped by father and taken to Syria to marry cousin escaped on 18th birthday
An Australian girl who was kidnapped, beaten and married off to her older cousin by her father’s family in Syria at the age of 13 has spoken out about her horrific five-year ordeal for the first time.
Business | 206894 hits | 3:07 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
An Australian girl who was kidnapped, beaten and married off to her older cousin by her father’s family in Syria at the age of 13 has spoken out about her horrific five-year ordeal for the first time.U.S. Seen as Biggest Oil Producer After Overtaking Saudi Arabia
The U.S. will remain the world’s biggest oil producer this year after overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia as extraction of energy from shale rock spurs the nation’s economic recovery, Bank of America Corp. said.
Business | 206639 hits | 12:56 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The U.S. will remain the world’s biggest oil producer this year after overtaking Saudi Arabia and Russia as extraction of energy from shale rock spurs the nation’s economic recovery, Bank of America Corp. said. Business | 206682 hits | 11:51 PM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The outlook on Ontario’s debt rating was lowered today to negative from stable by Moody’s Investors Service, citing a 'greater challenge to return to balance' following weak growth The Great Lakes, in a Welcome TurnaroundBusiness | 208637 hits | 1:39 PM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Like a slowly draining bathtub, this sparkling inlet of Lake Michigan had seen its clear, cool waters recede for years,but after reaching historic lows in 2013, water levels in the Great Lakes are now abruptly on the risePolitics More: White House Unions The Supreme Court Deals Blow To Public-Sector Unions
The Supreme Court on Monday limited the power of public-sector unions to compel employees to pay contributions, dealing a setback to public-sector unions.
Business | 208427 hits | 10:45 AM on Monday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Supreme Court on Monday limited the power of public-sector unions to compel employees to pay contributions, dealing a setback to public-sector unions. 'Buy American' laws creeping back, to Canada's chagrin
Canada staged an intervention this week over new allegations of U.S. protectionism, with federal officials producing a list of fresh grievances during a meeting at the World Trade Organization. Business | 208442 hits | 12:13 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
The Harper government’s vaunted free trade agenda is either a roaring success or hopelessly stalled — and given that government officials aren’t commenting, even experts in the field are having trouble deciding which.Business | 208320 hits | 12:00 PM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Wealthy Russians, international oligarchs and those wanting to curry favour with the Russian leader can spend their hard-earned roubles on this snazzy mobile complete with the Russian coat of arms and lines from the country's National Anthem.Muslims protest perfume logo based on Sufi symbol
A sultry ad for a perfume created by Roberto Cavalli has touched a raw nerve with Muslim mystics, who claim the Italian design house has inappropriately used a symbol sacred to practitioners of their mystical faith.
Business | 208142 hits | 11:57 AM on Sunday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A sultry ad for a perfume created by Roberto Cavalli has touched a raw nerve with Muslim mystics, who claim the Italian design house has inappropriately used a symbol sacred to practitioners of their mystical faith. Quebec unionized Wal-Mart workers win Supreme Court victory
The Supreme Court of Canada has sided with the union representing former Wal-Mart employees who claimed the company violated Quebec labour law when it abruptly closed its store in Jonquière, Que., not long after the workers voted to unionize. U.S. shippers side with Canadians in protest of inspection fees
Canadian shipping companies aren't the only ones rallying against increased inspection fees proposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CRTC to work with allies abroad to catch rogue telemarketers
Federal telecom regulator and its allies in other countries will deploy special phone numbers to detect calls by unscrupulous sales organizations that don’t abide by Canada’s telemarketing rules Bitumen pipeline would bring 900,000 barrels a day to Edmonton area
A new bitumen pipeline, twice the size of the Northern Gateway pipeline to the West Coast, could be under construction this fall to bring 900,000 barrels a day into the Edmonton area, TransCanada Pipelines told a regulatory hearing Tuesday.Whole Foods to pay out $800K for overcharging California shoppers
Whole Foods Markets Inc has agreed to pay $800,000 after an investigation found that the supermarket chain overcharged customers in California, officials in the state said on Tuesday.
Whole Foods Markets Inc has agreed to pay $800,000 after an investigation found that the supermarket chain overcharged customers in California, officials in the state said on Tuesday. Business | 208125 hits | 12:51 AM on Wednesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
Vancouver’s vibrant film industry faces new challenges to its stature as one of North America’s centres for animation, special visual effects and post-production, industry executives told city council Tuesday.Unique Coffeeshop Uses Honor System
A coffee shop in Valley City is saving money on employee costs...because it doesn't have any.
Business | 208123 hits | 1:57 PM on Tuesday | posted by N_Fiddledog
A coffee shop in Valley City is saving money on employee costs...because it doesn't have any. GlaxoSmithKline, flu vaccine maker, gets warning from U.S. FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent a warning to GlaxoSmithKline, the company that makes most of Canada's annual flu vaccine. CP Rail, Burlington Northern ordered to give updates on grain backlog
A backlog of grain shipments across the Great Plains has been reduced but not eliminated, so U.S. regulators are requiring BNSF and Canadian Pacific railroads to provide weekly updates on their efforts to catch up before harvest.Back to Canada News
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