Canadian economy shrinks 3.4 percent in the second quarterTORONTO — The Canadian economy contracted at a 3.4 percent annual pace in the second quarter, an improvement from the first three months of the year, the government said Monday. The Canadian economy shrinks 3.4 percent in the second quarterTORONTO — The Canadian economy contracted at a 3.4 percent annual pace in the second quarter, an improvement from the first three months of the year, the government said Monday. Despite flaws in health care, Canadians bristle at American criticisms of their systemTORONTO — From screaming babies to frail seniors, Canadian-born or recent immigrants, the patients flow continuously through the waiting room of Dr. Kamini Kambli’s clinic. Most have made their appointments that day. None will receive a bill. Canadian big banks continue to avoid crisis and top expectationsTORONTO — Canada’s major banks continue to show they largely avoided the financial meltdown experienced by banks south of the border and overseas. Canada’s prime minister names new envoy to WashingtonTORONTO — Canada’s prime minister has named a provincial premier from a leftist opposition party as the country’s new ambassador to the United States. TD Bank Financial profit declines 8.5 percent in fiscal 3rd quarter, weighed down by chargesTORONTO — Toronto-Dominion Bank, North America’s sixth largest bank by branches, reported a decline in third quarter profit on Thursday but easily beat expectations. Canada to go to Supreme Court to appeal on Guantanamo detaineeTORONTO — The government plans to appeal a court ruling that directs it to ask the U.S. to return the last Western detainee at Guantanamo Bay to Canada. India’s booming nuclear industry still a distant dream for CanadaTORONTO - A year after Canada changed its long-standing non-proliferation policy in order to help India join the international trade in nuclear supplies, Canada’s plans to participate in India’s booming nuclear industry are bogging down due to meagre economic ties between the two countries. Facebook fuels jealousy in relationshipsTORONTO - Married couples, beware of Faceboook. It triggers jealousy in your spouse. The more time you spend surfing this social networking website, the more jealous your partner feels, says a new Canadian study. GM board refuses to accept Canada’s Magna as Opel winner (Lead, changing dateline)TORONTO - General Motors Friday postponed its decision on whether Canada’s Magna International was the winning bidder for its Opel brand. Suspected tornado kills boy at day camp as violent storm lashes OntarioTORONTO — Officials say an 11-year-old boy was killed during a violent storm that spawned as many as four suspected tornadoes in Ontario. Toddlers can have negative stereotypes about age tooTORONTO - Forgetful, hard-of-hearing, absent-minded and confused - these are the stereotypes that usually surround the elderly. What’s unsettling is that new research has revealed that these stereotypes can be present in children as young as two or three. 1 dead after storms carrying possible tornadoes damage buildings in Ontario, CanadaTORONTO — Violent storms carrying possible tornados tore across parts of Ontario, killing one person, damaging buildings and canceling flights. There were reports of funnel clouds causing damage in at least three areas. Spelling gaffe turns city into ‘unwiped bottom’TORONTO - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper faced embarrassing moments when his office issued a press release mis-spelling the name of a provincial capital he was visiting. But it was no ordinary mistake. It was a gaffe which turned the name of the city into ‘unwiped bottom’. Plants under stress emit more methane, worsen global warmingTORONTO - Methane emission by plants in dry or drought prone areas could aggravate global warming more than previously suspected, says a new study. Herbs act as eco-friendly pesticidesTORONTO - Well-known herbs rosemary, thyme, clove and mint are now becoming killer weapons against pests as the industry tries to satisfy demands for fruits and vegetables produced in more natural ways. Appeals court rules Canada obliged to press US to repatriate Guantanamo detaineeTORONTO — Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal upheld Friday a lower court ruling ordering the Canadian government to seek return of the last Western detainee at Guantanamo Bay. ‘Behaviour profiling’ at Canadian airportsTORONTO - Canada will deploy ‘behaviour detection officers’ at its airports soon to spot terrorists and criminals. Bombings occur throughout India, says Canadian advisoryTORONTO - In a rather sweeping advisory to its citizens travelling in India, the Canadian foreign office says terror attacks, bomb blasts and violence can happen at any place, at any time in the country. Indian flag unfurled in TorontoTORONTO - Indian Canadians celebrated India’s independence day in advance by holding a grand parade and a cultural extravaganza in the heart of the city here. Bombardier axes jet orders from Italian airlineTORONTO — Bombardier Aerospace has canceled an order from Italy’s My Air for 15 of its CRJ1000 aircraft because the carrier faces uncertainty. Nortel CEO steps down as company liquidates; board of directors to be reduced to 3 from 9TORONTO —Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski is stepping down from the troubled telecommunications company, saying “a natural transition point” has been reached as the company continues to liquidate. Nortel CEO Mike Zafirovski steps down; board of directors to be reduced to 3 from 9TORONTO —Nortel Networks CEO Mike Zafirovski is stepping down from the troubled telecommunications company, saying a “a natural transition point” has been reached as the company proceeds with plans to liquidate. Archaeologists find cache of cuneiform tablets in 2,700-year old Turkish templeTORONTO - Excavations led by a University of Toronto (U of T) archaeologist at the site of a recently discovered temple in southeastern Turkey have uncovered a cache of cuneiform tablets dating back to 2,700 years ago. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper to visit the White House Sept. 16TORONTO — Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit the White House next month to meet with President Barack Obama. Canadian economy sheds 45,000 jobs in July, unemployment rate steady at 8.6 pctTORONTO — Canada lost a more-than-expected 45,000 jobs in July. Canadian markets cross 11,000 mark first time in 2009TORONTO - Canadian markets crossed the 11,000-point mark Tuesday for the first time in 2009. The last time the composite index on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) stood at this mark was in October 2008. Canadian dollar on rampage, government worriedTORONTO - The Canadian dollar - the only among the major global currencies - is on the rampage, reaching its highest level against the US dollar in 2009 Tuesday. Toronto stock market closes above 11,000 points for first time since OctoberTORONTO — Canada’s main stock exchange closed above 11,000 points for the first time in 10 months. Rising Canadian dollar threatens recoveryTORONTO - The Canadian economy is yet to get back on the revival path and the runaway Canadian dollar is threatening to thwart any hopes of recovery. |
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