Caplansky's Deli To Sponsor Palestine Film Festival, Eliciting Kudos And Hatred
Toronto’s most famous Jewish deli has announced it’s sponsoring a screening of the city's Palestine Film Festival, a move met with plenty of kudos — and a little hatred — on social media. Zane...
View ArticleRogers, Telus Launch Charter Challenge To Police Mass Spying Request
TORONTO — An Ontario judge has agreed to hear a Charter of Rights challenge brought by Telus and Rogers after they were asked by police in April to release cellphone information of about 40,000 to...
View ArticleNissan recalls more than 220,000 vehicles over faulty air bag, bringing total...
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Nissan is recalling more than 226,000 additional vehicles over a defective air bag that has affected much of the global auto industry.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
View ArticleCanada-European Union Trade Deal To Be Rejected By Germany: Report
MONTREAL - The Harper government isn't responding directly to a report that Germany is set to reject Canada's long sought after trade deal between Canada and the European Union.The leading German...
View ArticleColorado Couple Serves Marijuana At Wedding
With this joint, I thee wed. A Colorado couple passed out marijuana cigarettes at their wedding earlier this month, and according to the New York Times, this is a budding trend. In addition to...
View ArticleElectric Cars In Ontario Being Hindered By Massive Network Of Power Companies
Ontario's overabundance of utility firms may pose a major roadblock to the province's plan to boost electric car ownership, some experts say.The experts say Ontario's 75 independently operated...
View ArticleSouthwest Eyes Northern Push, Threatening Air Canada, WestJet
Low-cost U.S. airline giant Southwest Airlines Co., says Canada is on a list of “attractive” destinations it is considering for expansion – a development that would shake up Canada-U.S. air travel. The...
View ArticleLululemon's Patent Battles Point To A New, Uncertain Road For Fashion
The fashion industry has never really been big on patent lawsuits. In fact, they barely exist, but yogawear maker Lululemon is working to change that. The company has taken the (so far) unusual move of...
View ArticleInvestors confront busy week for Canadian corporate earnings, key U.S. data
TORONTO - Traders will have plenty to occupy themselves this week as major players in the Canadian gold mining and energy sectors — the two biggest advancers on the Toronto stock market so far this...
View ArticleCanada's trucking sector may face 'inflection point' in 2015, say observers
MONTREAL - High personal debt levels and rising taxes in Ontario and Quebec are constraining Canadian economic growth needed to support a recovery of the trucking sector, says the chief executive...
View ArticleSan Diego comic-book convention threatens legal action against Salt Lake City...
SALT LAKE CITY - Organizers of two of the biggest comic-book conventions in the country are clashing over their names.A lawyer for San Diego Comic-Con has issued a cease-and-desist letter to organizers...
View ArticleGood health report for Medicare: It should be OK until 2030; Social Security...
WASHINGTON - Medicare's financial future is looking brighter despite a growing wave of baby boomers reaching retirement.Getting relief from a slowdown in health care spending, the program's giant...
View ArticleCanada Rises To 8th On UN Development Index, Still Behind U.S.
Canada has climbed back into the top 10 among the UN’s Human Development Index. The latest edition of the annual ranking sees Canada climbing to eighth place, behind New Zealand and ahead of Singapore...
View ArticleMall Construction Boom Is Fuelled By The Tastes Of Canada's Wealthiest
TORONTO - While big box retailers like Target have struggled to get a foothold in Canadian markets, demand for luxury retailers is strong and fuelling massive expansion projects at shopping malls...
View ArticleFAA proposes to fine Southwest Airlines $12 million for improper repairs to...
WASHINGTON - The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it is proposing a $12 million civil fine against Southwest Airlines for failing to comply with safety regulations related to repairs on...
View ArticleHouse approves bill letting airlines advertise pre-tax fares, over consumer...
WASHINGTON - The House rejected consumers' complaints and passed legislation Monday letting airline advertising emphasize the base price of tickets, before taxes and fees are added in a victory for...
View ArticleMount Edith Cavell Image On $10 Bill ... Isn't Mount Edith Cavell
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is making a molehill out of a mountain.The central bank had claimed that its new plastic $10 bank notes included an image of majestic Mount Edith Cavell, a prominent peak in...
View ArticleTarget Canada To Price-Match Any Grocery Deal In The Country: Report
Some analysts are telling Target to leave Canada, but the company isn’t listening. Instead, it’s doubling down on its push into Canadian retail with a price-matching guarantee. Starting July 29, the...
View ArticleSaku Koivu's California Mansion On Sale For $6.6 Million (PHOTOS)
Former Montreal Canadiens captain Saku Koivu is selling his luxurious home in Irvine, Calif., after learning that he won't be back with the Anaheim Ducks, his most recent NHL team. The house, which is...
View ArticleRules for next wireless auction could mean small carriers will bulk up
TORONTO - Ottawa set out the rules Monday for its upcoming auction of wireless spectrum, and some of them could make it relatively cheap for Canada's smaller carriers to upgrade the speed and features...
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