Shopping spree began early as retailers opened on Thanksgiving through Black...
The holiday shopping season started as a marathon, not a sprint.More than a dozen major retailers from Target to Toys R Us opened for 24 hours or more on Thanksgiving Day through Black Friday, the...
View ArticlePolice: Officer fires on driver of car dragging fellow officer near Chicago...
CHICAGO - A police officer responding to a call of alleged shoplifting at a Chicago area department store on Thanksgiving shot the driver of a car that was dragging a fellow officer, authorities...
View ArticleTSX advances amid strong growth reading, high holiday shopping hopes
TORONTO - The Toronto stock market was sharply higher Friday amid a stronger than expected showing for third-quarter economic growth in Canada, while indications pointed to a successful start to the...
View Article'CanCon' In The Netflix Age: Just Don't Mention It's Canadian
When ABC needed a summer filler for "Grey’s Anatomy", the network took a shopping trip north of the border and found "Rookie Blue", a perfectly formulaic — and perfectly cheap — cop drama. The show is...
View ArticleCanadian Economy Beats Estimates, Grows 2.7% In Third Quarter
OTTAWA -- Canada's economic growth was stronger than expected in the third quarter, advancing at an annualized rate of 2.7 per cent, Statistics Canada reported Friday. That was two-tenths of a point...
View ArticleNova Scotia energy minister welcomes approval of revised Maritime Link deal
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's energy minister is welcoming a decision approving a revised agreement to proceed with the $1.5-billion Maritime Link project, saying it protects the interests of power customers...
View ArticleCanadian dollar declines amid stronger than expected economic growth
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was slightly lower Friday despite signs of stronger than expected economic growth and rising commodity prices.The loonie was off 0.05 of a cent to 94.41 cents US as the...
View ArticleCanada Jetlines: Ultra-Low Cost Carrier Being Proposed For Western Canada
A group of aviation veterans is looking to launch a new ultra-low cost carrier in Vancouver next fall that carries the potential of significantly cutting the cost of travel in Western Canada. Canada...
View ArticleDon Cherry's Unique Image Makes Him A Tough Sell In New NHL Era
TORONTO - Don Cherry's status as an icon of Canadian TV hockey may prove to be his downfall as the groundbreaking deal between Rogers Communications and CBC ushers in a new era of "Hockey Night in...
View Article'Downton Abbey' On Netflix Canada: Seasons 1 And 2 Available For Streaming
Now you can walk the halls of Downton Abbey from the comfort of your own couch -- or wherever you are, as long as you subscribe to Netflix Canada. Netflix, NBCUniversal Television and New Media...
View ArticleShipyard defends suspension of worker who colleagues say committed suicide
HALIFAX - The president of the Irving Shipyard in Halifax is defending the suspension of an employee who colleagues say committed suicide the day after the disciplinary measure was taken against...
View ArticleCompetition Bureau green lights Telus acquisition of Public Mobile
OTTAWA - Canada's Competition Bureau has approved the purchase of wireless startup Public Mobile and its spectrum by Telus Corp. (TSX:T), one of the industry's big three.The bureau said in a ruling...
View ArticleCopying Black Friday mayhem north of border a short-sighted strategy: analyst
WASHINGTON - It's not just the occasional shooting, trampling or pepper-spraying incident that tarnishes the value of the Black Friday tradition: some analysts question its value as an economic...
View ArticleSuzette Hall, Topless Barber, Facing Criminal Charges In Colorado
LONGMONT, Colo. - A woman who allegedly offered topless hairstyling services in northern Colorado faces criminal charges. But police say the problem isn't cutting hair without a top. It's cutting hair...
View ArticleSaks Fifth Avenue Coming To Hudson's Bay In Toronto
In what is one of the biggest retail news since Target set up shop in Ontario, Saks Fifth Avenue has also confirmed that they are indeed coming to Canada. The American retailer will be opening its...
View ArticleSaputo's bid for Australian dairy hits snag as regulator orders pause
MONTREAL - A bid by Saputo to buy Australia's oldest dairy processor hit a snag Friday when regulators issued a temporary order stopping the Canadian company from adding to its holdings in Warrnambool...
View ArticleQuebec government announces $4.3 million over three years for wine industry
MONTREAL - Premier Pauline Marois' government is giving Quebec vintners $4.3 million over the next three years to help boost the province's wine industry.''Our wine industry is still young and it needs...
View ArticleOil edged up amid abundant supplies, thin trading due to US holiday
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Oil remained below US$93 a barrel Friday in light trading a day after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States.Benchmark West Texas Intermediate crude for January delivery rose 42...
View ArticleApache Canada's Zama City Spill Leaks Waste Water; Second Reported
CALGARY - Alberta's energy regulator is investigating another pipeline leak of waste water.Apache Canada Ltd. reported one of its operator's discovered the leak on Oct. 25 at its Shekilie field...
View ArticleDon Cherry, Rogers 'Hockey Night In Canada' Host? Personality To Discuss...
TORONTO - Don Cherry has mostly kept his own counsel since Tuesday's announcement that Rogers Communications is getting NHL broadcast rights, but that will change tonight.Cherry said earlier this week...
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