ICE Futures Canada: Canola futures prices mostly higher, barley unchanged
WINNIPEG – Prices were mostly higher in mid-morning trading at ICE Futures Canada on Friday.
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The numbers game: will 2011 census controversy count once Canada’s at the polls?
TORONTO – The mechanics of how Statistics Canada collects information about Canadians hardly seems the stuff of scintillating debate and fierce political rhetoric, but brace for it, pundits warn: the controversy surrounding the long-form census questionnaire will be front and centre in election-year [...]
Toronto fan presses Oprah to hold show in Canada during final season
TORONTO – A Toronto woman is campaigning hard to bring Oprah Winfrey to Canada during her talk show’s final season on the air. Tanya Lee says the Chicago-based megastar is an inspiration to fans across the country, although she has never broadcast a show [...]
Volkswagen Canada recalls 37,000 cars due to problem that could lead to fire
TORONTO – Volkswagen Canada says it is recalling about 37,000 vehicles due to a potential problem with the windshield wiper fluid tank that could lead to a fire.
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Atrium Q3 revenue rises 9.2 per cent to US$88.9 million
QUEBEC – Atrium Innovations Inc. (TSX:ATB), a Quebec-based supplier of dietary supplements, says it earned US$12.8 million or 39 cents per share with $88.9 million in revenue — a.9.2 per cent increase over the year-earlier sales leve.
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Romanian company buys licence to build and sell Bombardier trains in Europe
MONTREAL – Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has sold a licence to Romanian company Remarul to build trains designed by the Quebec multinational and sell them in six European countries.
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‘Pitiful circus’: Key witness blasts Quebec probe into appointment of judges
QUEBEC – The key witness at a Quebec commission investigating allegations of political interference in the appointment of judges has lashed out against the inquiry, calling it a ”pitiful circus.”
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Harper cabinet minister says Quebec arena project could still get federal cash
MONTREAL – A senior minister in the Harper government says Ottawa could still fund an NHL-style hockey arena in Quebec City. Christian Paradis told reporters today that the project remains alive.
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Canada’s airlines expected to land profit this year after dismal 2009
OTTAWA – The Conference Board says Canada’s airlines will likely land a “modest” profit this year after turning in their first losing performance in five years in 2009.
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Quebec divers find body in their search for missing hockey administrator
CHICOUTIMI, Que. – Police divers looking for a high-ranking administrator with a Quebec Major Junior Hockey League say they have found a body. Provincial police say the body is likely that of Gervais Munger.
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