Canada Business News
Currently showing last 100 links of 8,775
Postal strike to kick off in Winnipeg
Postal workers in Winnipeg were set to walk off the job at midnight Thursday, as the union began rotating strikes to press its contract demands. Winnipeg biotech firm lands contract with U.S. army
Kane has developed a technology called DispersinB that prevents and removes microbial biofilms. The technology disperses the biofilm and allows antibiotics to become effective, where previously they would not be.Plan used in official Titanic inquiry sells for $363,000
A large-scale plan of the Titanic, prepared for the official inquiry into the ship's sinking, has fetched 220,000 pounds ($363,000) in a British auction.
Business | 208703 hits | 12:25 PM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
A large-scale plan of the Titanic, prepared for the official inquiry into the ship's sinking, has fetched 220,000 pounds ($363,000) in a British auction. Manitoba Hydro plugs into electric vehicles
With electric cars soon to hit the local market, Manitoba Hydro is planning for its role as the 'filling station' of the future. Blockbuster sells off inventory ahead of store closingsBusiness | 208636 hits | 7:32 PM on Friday | posted by wildrosegirl
One of the giants of the movie rental business is liquidating inventory at 146 Canadian stores slated for closure next month. N.L. company tangled up in Doctor Who controversy
A Newfoundland and Labrador clothing company has found itself at the middle of an international controversy, involving the BBC television show Doctor Who. Canadian papers move to paid website
The websites of the Montreal Gazette and Victoria Times Colonist newspapers will no longer be free to all visitors as parent company Postmedia is testing a new subscription-based model. Is Tim Hortons' dominance in Canada unshakeable?
Is it possible for a single brand to be so dominant in its market that it can't grow any larger? End CWB Single Desk By 2012-13: Ritz
"We're working strategically with the groups affected, with all the industry players, whether it's the Cargills of the world or the railways, for that matter," says Gerry Ritz. Privatizing An Essential Resource
In her 2002 book titled, "Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit," noted author, social activist, and ecologist Vandana Shiva called privatizing water:Worker dies at Japan's tsunami-hit power plant
A man died on his second day working at Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Saturday, and the plant operator said harmful levels of radiation were not detected in his body.
Business | 206864 hits | 6:11 AM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
A man died on his second day working at Japan's tsunami-wrecked nuclear power plant Saturday, and the plant operator said harmful levels of radiation were not detected in his body. Gas prices under scrutiny by U.S. officials
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called Friday for American government investigators and regulators to be on alert for instances of fraud and manipulation that keep retail gasoline prices artificially high. Loonie closes lower, oil slides amid poor U.S. data
TORONTO — The Canadian dollar closed down just over a full US cent Thursday as oil prices plunged amid demand worries and volatility arising from tumbling silver prices. Size of Oil Spill in Canada Grows
CALGARY—Alberta regulators Wednesday greatly increased their size estimate of an oil spill last week in the western Canadian province, boosting it to 28,000 barrels and making it the largest spill in the province in 36 years.7% of Americans subscribe to Netflix
Netflix knocked over a new milestone Monday: It now has more subscribers than the largest cable TV operator in the U.S.
Netflix knocked over a new milestone Monday: It now has more subscribers than the largest cable TV operator in the U.S. Bill Gates now biggest CN shareholder
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is the largest shareholder in Montreal-based Canadian National Railway, according to disclosures released ahead of the company’s annual meeting on Wednesday. Gold crosses $1,500 US
Gold prices pushed further into record territory Tuesday, briefly crossing the $1,500 US an ounce level.Volkswagen, aiming to triple sales, overhauls its Beetle
In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute chick car. Now Volkswagen is reinventing it again.
Business | 207096 hits | 9:53 AM on Monday | posted by wildrosegirl
In its 73-year history, the Beetle has evolved from the hippie ride of choice to a cute chick car. Now Volkswagen is reinventing it again. Canadians most tolerant in developed world: Report
Canadians are the most tolerant people in the developed world, are terrific readers, enjoy more "positive experiences" than everyone but Icelanders, and don't produce many babies, according to a new report released Tuesday. U.S. pot insurance has Canadian growers green with envyBusiness | 206858 hits | 8:35 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
The growing medicinal marijuana business in the United States despite the drug's illegal status has many insurance firms seeing green -- as in money. Sher-wood sends hockey-stick production to China
Sher-Wood, the legendary Quebec maker of hockey equipment, is moving what remains of its stick production to Asia. Tim Hortons brewing up price hikes
Tim Hortons said it will raise the prices of some items on its menu next Monday.Bank evicts grandma using a SWAT team to accompish it.
Meanwhile, compelling video of a grandmother being evicted from her home by a SWAT team last week suggests the banks aren't slowing down their rush to foreclosure and eviction.
Meanwhile, compelling video of a grandmother being evicted from her home by a SWAT team last week suggests the banks aren't slowing down their rush to foreclosure and eviction. Tories enter second week with commanding 14-point lead
The Conservatives have opened up a 14-point lead over the Liberals, according to a Nanos daily tracking poll, and start the second full week of the election campaign sitting firmly above the 40-per-cent mark � the kind of support that typically leads to BCE completes its $3.2B acquisition of CTV
MONTREAL — Having wrapped up its acquisition of CTV, BCE Inc. is launching Bell Media, a new business unit that will make CTV programming and other Bell content available on smartphones and computers as well as traditional TV. AECL woes could spell end of Canada's reactor business
By any account, the past year was a rough one for Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd., even before the reactor disaster in Japan cast a pall over the atomic power industry.China to raise rare earths production this year
China said Thursday it will increase this year's production quota for rare earths but gave no sign it might reverse plans to cut exports of the exotic metals needed by high-tech industry.
Business | 208468 hits | 7:02 AM on Thursday | posted by wildrosegirl
China said Thursday it will increase this year's production quota for rare earths but gave no sign it might reverse plans to cut exports of the exotic metals needed by high-tech industry.Unlike competition, U.S. values profits over jobs
The United States is out of step with the rest of the world's richest industrialized nations: Its economy is growing faster than theirs but creating far fewer jobs.
The United States is out of step with the rest of the world's richest industrialized nations: Its economy is growing faster than theirs but creating far fewer jobs. Chinese group makes billion-dollar bet on B.C. coalBusiness | 208230 hits | 5:09 PM on Wednesday | posted by wildrosegirl
A Chinese group is making a $1-billion bet on coal in British Columbia to secure a key raw material for its steel making industry, the latest in a series of moves this year by international companies to stake a claim on Canadian resources. Kan: Japan on 'maximum alert' over nuclear crisisBusiness | 208396 hits | 6:07 AM on Tuesday | posted by wildrosegirl
Japan's leader insisted Tuesday that the country was on "maximum alert" to bring its nuclear crisis under control, but the spread of radiation raised concerns about the ability of experts to stabilize the crippled reactor complex.Radio Shack store offers free gun with satellite purchase
HAMILTON, Mon — A Radio Shack store in Montana is offering would-be satellite television customers a bit more bang for their buck.
HAMILTON, Mon — A Radio Shack store in Montana is offering would-be satellite television customers a bit more bang for their buck. Shaw Communications lays off 500 employees
Around 500 Shaw Communications employees in Western Canada lost their jobs on Wednesday.Japanese woman and grandson found alive in rubble
An 80-year-old woman and her teenage grandson were rescued Sunday in northeastern Japan, joining the slim number of survivors who have recently been pulled from the rubble after the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Business | 206875 hits | 8:24 AM on Sunday | posted by wildrosegirl
An 80-year-old woman and her teenage grandson were rescued Sunday in northeastern Japan, joining the slim number of survivors who have recently been pulled from the rubble after the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Escaped prisoner held farmer hostage: RCMPBusiness | 206815 hits | 7:39 PM on Saturday | posted by wildrosegirl
An escaped prisoner considered by police to be armed and extremely dangerous faces more charges, Alberta RCMP said Friday.Tokyo stock market crashes after quake
The Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged in early trading on Monday as investors reacted to the consequences of a massive natural disaster that is still unfolding.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged in early trading on Monday as investors reacted to the consequences of a massive natural disaster that is still unfolding.Back to Canada News
News Topics
Last 5 Articles
- Canadian Forces college graduate ceremony truly global
"Wednesday, July 07 at 00:44" - Ontario Tory leader introduces Newcomers Employment Opportunities Act
"Monday, June 07 at 13:27" - Toronto Concert sets World Record at 30 Hours as the longest show on Earth
"Friday, October 23 at 02:38"
Recent Reviews
- War Horse 2012-01-02
- Legion 2010-01-23
- Zombieland 2009-10-02
- The Martyr's Oath: The Apprenticeship of a Homegrown Terrorist 2009-08-20
- Bachman Cummings 2009-06-22
- Star Trek 2009-05-03
- X-Me Origins: Wolverine 2009-05-01
- Soloist 2009-04-24
Dalton McGuinty Libe
LIBERAL GAS
Gas Pricing in Thund
Gas Pricing
Dalton McGuinty Gree
Dalton McGuinty Gree
Dalton McGuinty Heal
Mobile