Monthly Archives: October 2011

Strong GDP in August, stronger July, ends recession speculation in Canada

OTTAWA – Canada’s economy was far sturdier than expected over the summer months ahead of fall’s stormy weather that had some preparing for a second recession. Statistics Canada reported Monday the country’s gross domestic product reading rose a robust 0.3 per cent in August from the previous month, and July was upgraded a tick...
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Baird questions Canada’s role in UNESCO after Palestinian decision

‘Puss in Boots’ tops weekend box office earnings Animated flick “Puss in Boots” topped the weekend movie earnings in a strong debut, taking in $34.1 million at … ... read the rest, if you wish , at article source
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LIVE: Paxton’s alleged victim testifies in torture trial

The man who was allegedly assaulted repeatedly by Dustin Paxton over many months testified for the first time against his former roommate on Monday saying that the beatings started the first day he arrived in Calgary. Paxton, 31, is being tried in Calgary on charges including the forcible confinement, sexual assault and aggravated assault...
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Canadian border agency pursues dozens of criminal files on marriage fraud

OTTAWA – Canada’s border agency has opened more than three dozen criminal investigations related to marriage fraud in the last few years, newly released documents show. The Canada Border Services Agency has also begun a probe of possible organized criminal involvement in arranging marriages of convenience to attain status in Canada. Information from the...
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Handful of comrades bid quiet farewell to latest Canadian to die in Afghanistan

OTTAWA – The body of Master Cpl. Byron Greff was given a subdued farewell Monday with only a handful of Canadians present at Bagram Airfield outside of Kabul for his final flight home. The simple send-off was in stark contrast to the powerful ramp ceremonies that were held in Kandahar for each of the...
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Is Gilles Duceppe planning a comeback?

The results are not good news for current PQ leader Pauline Marois, who has been under increasing pressure to step down. The poll showed if Marois stayed on, the PQ would finish in third place, taking only 20 per cent of the vote. What a difference six months makes in politics – in a short...
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Gates to push development agenda at G20, won’t all be music to Harper’s ears

OTTAWA – Stephen Harper and fellow G20 leaders will host a special guest at their Cannes summit later this week, one that aid groups are counting on to deliver a message that goes beyond the global financial crisis. Philanthropist Bill Gates will present some firm ideas on reducing poverty and fostering development in the...
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Oil prices soars in October on expectations of bigger world appetite

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Oil soared 17.7 per cent in October on the expectation that the world’s thirst for petroleum would keep growing despite economic struggles in the West. West Texas Intermediate, the benchmark oil in the U.S., jumped from about $79 to $93 per barrel during the month as fears of another U.S....
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AbitibiBowater CEO forgoes annual incentive compensation as drives cost cutting

MONTREAL – AbitibiBowater’s chief executive is foregoing an annual bonus of $1.7 million this year as the forest products producer appeals for help from employees and communities to lower fixed costs. Among the challenges the company faces is a planned 11 per cent reduction in AbitibiBowater’s lumber harvesting rights in Quebec as of April...
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Airfares took off in 2010 but lagged pre-recession levels: StatsCan report

MONTREAL – The cost of flying took off last year, even excluding additional fees and charges, as Canada’s main airlines hiked average fares by 5.3 per cent amid the economic rebound. Statistics Canada reported Monday that the average domestic and international one-way airfare paid by passengers was $243.50 in 2010, up from $231.20 in...
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