Alaska voters reject repeal of 2013 petroleum production tax; 'No' votes take...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Alaska voters have retained a new petroleum production tax system that offers hope of increased investment and jobs but drew criticism as a giveaway to already profitable oil...
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Tim Hortons' Buffalo Crunch Pastry Might Be The Most American Doughnut Ever
Given all the negative publicity in the U.S. over Burger King's decision to merge with Tim Hortons and move to its headquarters to Canada, perhaps this will calm things down. What you're looking at...
View ArticleiJustine Goes Behind The Scenes Of 'Call Of Duty: Advance Warfare' (VIDEO)
"Call of Duty: Advance Warfare" isn't set for release until Nov. 4 but if you need a sneak peek of what to expect from the 11th installment of the first-person shooter franchise, all you have to do is...
View ArticleOSC clears key players in Baffinland takeover battle of tipping, insider trading
TORONTO - The Ontario Securities Commission has dismissed allegations of insider trading and tipping against Jowdat Waheed and Bruce Walter, key figures in a company that waged a 2011 bidding war for...
View ArticlePending US home sales up 3.3 per cent in July in hopeful sign; purchases...
WASHINGTON - More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, a sign that buying has improved as mortgage rates have slipped, the number of listings has risen and the rate of price increases has...
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Foreigners Are Taking Over Canadian Real Estate Definitely Maybe
The housing market is so inflated that the international community warns of a bubble ready to burst and locals fret that soaring prices have pushed the dream of home ownership forever out of reach....
View ArticleQuebec-based Laurentian Bank increases its third-quarter net income
MONTREAL - Laurentian Bank (TSX:LB) reported Thursday a third-quarter profit of $40.1 million, up from a year ago, helped by its commercial banking business.The Quebec-based bank earned $1.27 per...
View ArticleCIBC focus on new Canadians for growth, Q3 profits boosted by wealth management
TORONTO - CIBC sees a long-term reward in wooing new Canadians with small-balance credit cards, saying it hopes to win their business in future as investment and mortgage clients.David Williamson,...
View ArticleDavid Alward: Trudeau 50 Years Late On Shale Gas Development
CHARLOTTETOWN - Federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is a half century behind when he says there should be greater scientific study before the shale gas industry expands, Premier David Alward said...
View ArticleHolt Renfrew To Close Ottawa And Quebec City Stores In January
TORONTO - Holt Renfrew is closing its stores in Ottawa and Quebec City while expanding elsewhere in Canada as the venerable chain strives to remain competitive in an increasingly crowded luxury retail...
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Tim Hortons Ad In Wake Of Burger King Deal Looks To Reassure Customers
Tim Hortons won't let a $12.5-billion union with Burger King go to its head. And certainly not to its coffee. Indeed, the nation's largest restaurant chain has taken out a double-double newspaper ad in...
View ArticleEuropean Lawmakers Threaten To Scupper Canada Trade Deal
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - EU lawmakers are threatening to block a multi-billion dollar trade pact between Canada and the European Union -- a blueprint for a much bigger EU-U.S. deal -- because it would...
View ArticleThe Waterslide of Weirdness
It wasn’t long ago that computing was solely the domain of nerd-boys like myself whose only hope of social redemption stemmed from Matthew Broderick’s romance with Ally Sheedy in War Games. Nowadays,...
View ArticleCanadian dating site for married people seeking affairs sues South Korea
TORONTO - A dating website for married people seeking affairs is suing the government of South Korea after being blocked in that country over what it says are false allegations of illegal...
View ArticleFirst-time university students shouldn't rush to pick a career; explore instead
TORONTO - Students who worry too much about picking the "perfect" major as they enter university aren't necessarily setting themselves up for success, say experts who caution that school should be seen...
View ArticleHolt Renfrew To Close Stores In Ottawa And Quebec City
High-end retailer Holt Renfrew is closing its stores in Ottawa and Quebec City, while it focuses on growing the size and selection at its flagship stores. The closure of those two stores at the end of...
View ArticleAshley Madison Lawsuit: South Korea Sued By Canadian Website For Cheaters
TORONTO — A dating website for married people seeking affairs is suing the government of South Korea after being blocked in that country over what it says are false allegations of illegal activity....
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Windsor Police To Take Donated Military Vehicle Into Service (PHOTOS)
The Windsor Police Service is set to jack up its armoury. Police in the southern Ontario city will take a Cougar, a light armoured vehicle donated by the Department of National Defence (DND), into...
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Pender Island House Auctioned Off For B.C. Cancer Foundation
A donated waterfront house was sold at an auction for half of its $1.4-million listing price, but all proceeds went to the B.C. Cancer Foundation. The modern 2,662 sq.-ft. North Pender Island home,...
View ArticleWine, Spirits To Move More Easily Between B.C., Saskatchewan
British Columbia Premier Christy Clark and Saskatchewan's Brad Wall agreed today to lift barriers to allow consumers in both provinces to order wines and craft spirits directly from producers, and have...
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