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CANADA News, Aug 25, 2011


CANADA FX DEBT-C$ firms but gains limited by Fed speculation
Reuters
By Ka Yan Ng TORONTO, Aug 24 (Reuters) - Canada's dollar ended firmer against the greenback on Wednesday after strong US data encouraged risk-taking, though gains were capped by uncertainty over whether the Federal Reserve was about to launch more ...
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX ekes out gain despite gold selloff
Reuters
Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) was up 2.4 percent at C$51.28, Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD.TO) jumped 2.4 percent to C$75.07, and Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS.TO) advanced 1.7 percent to C$52.32. "BMO set a pretty high bar yesterday; we'll see what Royal brings ...
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Wheat Futures Decline a Second Day as Canada Forecasts Higher Production
Bloomberg
By Luzi Ann Javier - Thu Aug 25 02:30:31 GMT 2011 Wheat futures declined for a second day amid speculation higher output in Canada may intensify competition among exporters, slowing demand for US supplies. December delivery wheat dropped as much a 1.4 ...
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Canada gets a slap in the face
Montreal Gazette
Knowing the 46-year-old LPGA Tour veteran, she was politely holding back how she really felt because to her, other Canadians on the Tour, those in this country who love the game, a dedicated title sponsor in Canadian National Railway and Golf Canada, ...
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updatedTornado 'red alert' over for southwestern Ontario
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content Environment Canada issued tornado warnings for several areas in southern and southwestern Ontario Wednesday as wild weather swept across parts of the province and several possible twisters were spotted. ...
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CBC.ca
Canada's slowest rush hour
Toronto Star
Toronto retained its title as the worst region for commuting in the country, according to a StatisticsCanada survey released Wednesday. The upshot? Gridlock is terrible, but public transit is worse. Much worse. It takes, on average, 29 minutes to ...
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Fallout mounts over Canada's decision to skip Expo 2012
Vancouver Sun
By Peter O'Neil, Postmedia News August 24, 2011 OTTAWA — The Harper government, which has announced that it can't attend Expo 2012 in South Korea due to budgetary concerns, was accused Wednesday of not paying sufficient heed to Canada's seventh ...
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Selling oil sands coast to coast
Globe and Mail
The environmentalists protesting daily outside the White House over a proposed pipeline to carry “dirty” Alberta oil south – and landing in the slammer for it – cast doubt on Canada's image as a pristine purveyor of nice. Luckily, Gary Doer has been ...
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Globe and Mail
J. Crew backtracks on higher Canadian prices
Globe and Mail
Starting on Thursday, it is reversing its decision to charge its e-commerce customers in Canada for duties, which raised the final price to as much as 50 per cent above those at its US stores and on its US website. Still, J. Crew will continue to ...
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Globe and Mail
Canadian diplomatic trips to China accomplished little, US ambassador says
Globe and Mail
Canada's early efforts to re-engage with China amid a long diplomatic chill served only to “placate” Canadian business leaders while accomplishing little else of note, according to a US diplomatic note newly made public by WikiLeaks. ...
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Globe and Mail
Canada Sells out of $99 HP TouchPad, US Still in Luck
International Business Times
HP's fire sale on its TouchPad tablet computer this week has led to inventories to be replenished in Canada, but there is still hope for US consumers waiting to get in on the bargain. Following last week's dismal earnings announcement, HP said that, ...
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International Business Times
Across borders, a murky trade
Boston Globe
It is illegal to import prescription medicines, so there are no firm numbers on how much is spent by US residents buying drugs from Canada or other countries. But at least 1 million Americans are thought to purchase prescribed medicines annually from ...
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WestJet seeks to intervene in Air Canada competition hearing
Globe and Mail
WestJet Airlines Ltd. WJA-T is asking for intervenor status in the Competition Bureau's fight with Air Canada AC.BT, saying it is directly affected by its rival airline's plan to join with a US partner. Montreal-based Air Canada wants to forge a close ...
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Globe and Mail
Jenison man pleads guilty to illegally importing polar bear trophy from Canada
Detroit Free Press
Back in 2000, Tobias said, DeVries got all the licenses he needed to hunt polar bear in the Foxe Basin, located in the far northeastern reaches of Canada, and spent $12500 for a guided hunt that ended in November when he bagged his bear. ...
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How could Virginia quake be felt in Canada and crack the Washington Monument?
Christian Science Monitor
Rocks of the East Coast conduct earthquakes much better than rocks in the West. It means a moderate quake in rural Virginia can travel far and damage the Washington Monument. The Washington Monument remains closed after a crack was discovered at the ...
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Christian Science Monitor
Canada waits, wonders while hum is investigated
Detroit Free Press
So many people have complained that Canada's ministry of environment has set up seismic monitors. So far, there's no explanation. Theories range from underground blasting in Windsor's salt mines to truck traffic off the Ambassador Bridge to industrial ...
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Making a case for Bautista as MVP
Toronto Sun
By Steve Buffery ,Toronto Sun Blue Jays' Jose Bautista may deserve to win the AL MVP award, but playing in Canada, on a non-playoff team could hurt his chances. (REUTERS) So, is Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista this year's AL MVP? ...
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Housing outlook solid, report says
Ottawa Citizen
By John Morrissy, Postmedia News August 25, 2011 3:10 AM A much anticipated correction in the Canadian housing market is not in the cards, according to a report by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. In its third-quarter market outlook, the national ...
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Canadian Medical Association slams feds' 'shameful' asbestos stance
Vancouver Sun
JOHN'S — Canada's doctors are condemning the Harper government for its "shameful" decision to block listing asbestos as a hazardous product. Delegates to the Canadian Medical Association's general assembly voted nearly unanimously — 99 per cent — in ...
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Canola drives more CN rail loads to W.Canada ports
Reuters
CN, Canada's biggest railway, moved more than 125000 grain cars to export terminals at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert during the 2010/11 crop marketing year, which ended July 31. CN moved 6.7 million tonnes of grain - more than half of which ...
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Rick Hansen set to start cross-Canada relay near St. John's
CBC.ca
Beginning of Story Content A wheelchair athlete – well known for his "Man in Motion" campaign to help people with spinal cord injuries – is heading to Cape Spear, NL, to begin a cross-Canada relay to mark the 25th anniversary of his journey around the ...
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CBC.ca
Confidence takes a beating
Hamilton Spectator
Its economists also warned that Canada could slip into recession if the US continues to weaken. Consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in two years, a decline that could have serious implications for spending and retail sales. ...
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Brazil downs Canada at FIBA Americas tune-up
Montreal Gazette
Head coach Leo Rautins of Canada argues from the sidelines in their FIBA Americas tune-up basketball game against Brazil. FOZ DE IGAZU, Brazil — Canada fell behind early and was never able to recover in a 88-70 men's basketball loss to Brazil on ...
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Canada Committing to Electric Vehicle Industry
Resource Investing News
By Dave Brown —Exclusive to Lithium Investing News Canada is demonstrating a commitment to the lithium industry by creating the framework for programs that support electric vehicle initiatives with further support for the potential of recycling of ...
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University of Calgary records serious health complications in MS patients
Toronto Star
CALGARY — Researchers at the University of Calgary have documented some serious complications suffered by multiple sclerosis patients who travelled outside of Canada to undergo a controversial treatment for their disease. ...
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Canadian retail sales still buoyant while US new home sales languish
Daily Commercial News
Canada set another retail spending record in June, according to a Statistics Canada report on retail trade. The grand total charge for the shopping spree was $37.8 billion, seasonally adjusted. That's 4% higher than the $36.4 billion peak in September ...
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Ottawa to give failed refugees cash and a ticket home 0
Toronto Sun
(QMI Agency files) A controversial policy that will enable Ottawa to buy airline tickets for failed refugees and give them up to $2000 each to leave Canada is slated to take effect in June next year. Failed claimants under a Balanced Refugee Reform Act ...
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U.S tried to convince Canada to keep Afghan role
Ottawa Citizen
By Jordan Press, Postmedia News August 25, 2011 3:08 AM American officials came to the realization in 2009 that they would not be able to convince Canada to maintain a combat role in Afghanistan past 2011, according to a newly leaked diplomatic cable. ...
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Marshall Ethane Will Be Sent to Canada
Wheeling News Register
As Don Rigby and Kurt Dettinger work to bring an ethane cracker to West Virginia, a company with natural gas processing plants in Marshall County plans to send its ethane to Canada. During the Marcellus Natural Gas Liquids & Shale Gas Infrastructure ...
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Canada's Hearn plays with the big boys
StarPhoenix
By John Grainger, The StarPhoenix August 24, 2011 11:00 PM Canadian golf fans are watching David Hearn as he is the only Canuck in the field for the Barclay's Championship, the first leg of the PGA Tour's playoff series. Hearn, ranked 130th on the ...
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Canada Suspends Honduras Travel Advisory | Honduras News – Daily ...
By Administrator
Junior Burba, a member of the Legislative Committee on Tourism, said: “We have met with the Police authorities in Canada, and they had distorted all the news to be had.” “They are now calm, because the reality is, that if you look at ...
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A price-level target for Canada? | Money Supply | News, data and ...
By Claire Jones
The top economics writers at the Financial Times share insights into the global economy, and the central bankers and policymakers who shape it. Economics blog with data and graphics.
Money Supply
Canadian Innovations 2011 | Stamp News | Philately News | Postage ...
By srmodh
Canada post issued a set of stamps that spotlight on the “Made in Canada” leaps of science and creativity that have changed lives at home and abroad. Canadians are an inventive bunch. In fact,Canadian inventors have patented more than ...
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Toronto's the worst city in Canada for commuting | Canada | News ...
The average commute for Canadians in 2010 was 26 minutes, but longer on average for those who live in big cities as well as for those who take public transit, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.
London Free Press
Failed refugees can get $2G to leave | Canada | News | Ottawa Sun
A controversial policy that will enable Ottawa to buy airline tickets for failed refugees and give them up to $2000 each to leave Canada is slated to take effect in June next year.
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Canada, GGMC ink $20M agreement : Kaieteur News
By KNews
Canada, GGMC ink $20M agreement. August 24, 2011 | By KNews | Filed Under News. - Cyanide leaching technology will improve better recovery rates. Government and a Canadian donor agency have signed a $20M agreement that will see training ...
Kaieteur News
If You Live In Canada, You Can Get This Awesome Five-Game Xbox 360 ...
By Phil Kollar
Microsoft may not be ready to match the awesome PS3 price cut introduced last week, but it has created an absurdly nice five-game bundle for new 360 purchasers...in Canada, at least.
News
CFSA Announces Canadian Slopestyle Team - News
VANCOUVER, B.C. (August 22, 2011) — The Canadian Freestyle Ski Association proudly announced today the formation of its newest team. The Canadian National Slopestyle Team is the product of the recent decision by the International ...
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WestJet Backs Regulator Against Air Canada, United - Airwise News
WestJet Airlines is lining up behind Canada's Competition Bureau in opposing a proposed joint venture and existing agreements between Air and United Continental.
Airwise News Top Stories
CANADA: Reforming our food regulatory system: A conservative ...
By bites News
Like a bad rash that just won't go away, talk of ma¬jor legislative change to Canada's food regulatory system is back. Various academics, think tanks and consultants seem to think that improvements require major legislative change. ...
bites News
Canada Committing to Electric Vehicle Industry | Lithium Investing ...
By dave
Canada is demonstrating a commitment to the lithium industry by creating the framework for programs that support electric vehicle initiatives with fur.
Lithium Investing News
TD raises possibility of recession in Canada if U.S. economy ...
OTTAWA - The Canadian economy ground to a halt in the second quarter and could slip into recession i... - Breaking News - Winnipeg Free Press. ... Breaking News. The Canadian Press - ONLINE EDITION ...
Winnipeg Free Press: Breaking News
Lucero, Cody Canada & The Departed shows rescheduled ...
By Dustin
The Lucero / Cody Canada & The Departed show originally scheduled for Sept. 16 at the Arkansas Music Pavilion has been postponed and separated into two shows at George's Majestic Lounge. The Lucero show will be held Friday Oct. 14, ...
Fayetteville Flyer
Canada's Rick Hansen back in motion
Last Sunday, Patricia Warwick, a 68-year-old Torontonian, became the first Canadian arrested in a two-week environmental sit-in outside the White House to protest the proposed Keystone XL oilsands pipeline. ..... 13, the first bearer of the medal that will travel across Canada around the necks of 7000 Canadians raising awareness about spinal cord injury. The 25 anniversary relay started today at Cape Spear, N.L. August 24, 2011. (Bojan Furst for Postmedia News) ...
Calgary Herald - News
Game Day 7 - Canada restore some pride at ... - World Footy News
Canada got the ball rolling in the first quarter through Heuberger. It was a tough battle in the first stanza and Japan used their low flat kicking style to good effect, but even so the Canadian backline was able to continually pick the ...
World Footy News
Jack Layton remembered as 'courageous' - Canada - CBC News
Family, friends and colleagues are mourning the death of NDP Leader Jack Layton, who died Monday morning after a second battle with cancer.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2011/.../layton-obituary.html
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The news and stock market activity in Canada - Spectrum: Concordia ...
This study explores the relationship between public information and Canadian stock market activity. Headlines of stories published by Canada Newswire from ...
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Canada News Centre - Establishing an Iqaluit Office for the NWT ...
The Government of Canada is committed to helping promote a stronger more dynamic economy for Northern families and businesses by enabling them to benefit ...
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