Daily Archives: July 21, 2012
Senators see urgent need for national energy policy
Canada is on the cusp of global energy greatness but can only reap the benefits of its vast resources if it acts immediately, according to a report released by the Senate’s energy, environment and natural resources committee. Continue reading
Dollar rises as oil gains on Mideast fears
Unrest in the Middle East combined with other factors Thursday to push the Canadian dollar to a two-month high. Continue reading
Shafilea’s Father ‘Hit Her On Last Night’
Shafilea Ahmed’s mother says she saw her husband slapping the 17-year-old the last time she saw her alive. Continue reading
Beat the heat with these budget ice creams
When it’s so hot outside you feel like you’re melting, science tells us the counterintuitive tonic is hot food such as hot tea. Ice cream brings on brain freezes, rather than relief, yet many still crave the frozen treat this time of year. Continue reading
Markets Sink Despite Spain Bank Bailout
Markets in Europe and London drop as uncertainty plagues the eurozone’s ability to heal its fiscal wounds. Continue reading
Buzz: No pregnant pause for Marissa Mayer
Marissa Mayer made news this week when the longtime Google executive said she was taking the top spot at struggling Internet firm Yahoo, was pregnant and planned to work through her very short maternity leave. Continue reading
Ford, Honda recalls affect thousands in Canada
Ford and Honda have announced large product recalls affecting tens of thousands of vehicles in Canada. Continue reading
Facing an uncertain future, banks slash jobs
Big Wall Street banks are preparing to lay off thousands of employees as they face a decline in trading volume and investment banking deals. Morgan Stanley became the latest investment bank to announce job cuts. Continue reading
Google profit meets expectations
Google Inc. posted second-quarter earnings of $10.12 US per share Thursday on revenue of $8.63 billion US. Continue reading
