Harper will use all his weapons Dec 3, 2008
com: Fighting for his career, Harper will use all weapons at his disposal. Fighting for his career, Harper will use all weapons at his disposal. (Globe and Mail)
Globe readers nominate David Suzuki Dec 3, 2008
com: David Suzuki, a tireless green crusader. David Suzuki, a tireless green crusader. (Globe and Mail)
Ho, ho, ho! You're disinvited Dec 3, 2008
com: Ho, ho, ho: You're disinvited. Ho, ho, ho: You're disinvited. (Globe and Mail)
Fund industry braces for grim RRSP season Dec 3, 2008
Globe and Mail Update. December 2, 2008 at 5:33 PM EST. (Globe and Mail)
Editorial board editor on why Harper should go Dec 3, 2008
" Whether you agree or not, it's a provocative editorial, so we at globeandmail.com are pleased that Editorial Board Editor John Geiger will be online today from 2-3 p.m. ET to take your questions. Join the Conversation at that time or . Your questions and Mr. Geiger's answers will appear at the bottom of this page when the discussion begins. Mr. Geiger is editorial board editor for The Globe and Mail. He studied history and political science at the University of Alberta before joining The... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Former MPs weren't wise to plan Dec 3, 2008
com: Former MPs weren't wise to Liberal plan for economic panel. Former MPs weren't wise to Liberal plan for economic panel. (Globe and Mail -- National)
RCMP sued over cruise deal Dec 3, 2008
Force scuttled contract to provide accommodation for floating Olympic security detail. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Lips: a tabula rasa for the awkward hipster Dec 3, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 10:22 AM EST. Reviewed on: Xbox 360. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Richard Branson on taking big leaps Dec 3, 2008
" Richard Branson will be here on December 4 at 1 pm ET to discuss the best way to take big leaps in business. to ask him a question or leave a comment. Editor's Note: globeandmail.com editors will read and allow or reject each question/comment. Comments/questions may be edited for length or clarity. HTML is not allowed. We will not publish questions/comments that include personal attacks on participants in these discussions, that make false or unsubstantiated allegations, that purport to quote... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Bombardier rail unit lands San Francisco deal Dec 3, 2008
December 3, 2008 at 7:49 AM EST. BERLIN Bombardier Transportation has announced a new eight-year contract worth 80-million euros ($101-million U.S.) to operate the automated people mover system at San Francisco International Airport. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Ten steps to avoid the holiday spread Dec 3, 2008
You can still enjoy your favourite festive treats just have some strategies in place to keep from overdoing it. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
WestJet traffic jumps in November from year ago Dec 3, 2008
December 3, 2008 at 9:31 AM EST. CALGARY WestJet Airlines Ltd. flew through last month's financial and economic gloom with a 14. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Former MPs weren't wise to Liberal plan for economic panel Dec 3, 2008
KEVIN CARMICHAEL and TARA PERKINS AND JOSH WINGROVE. From Wednesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Excapsa Responds to Kahnawake Gaming Commission Dec 3, 2008
Source: 6356095 Canada Inc.. MONTREAL, Canad;, December 2 /PRNewswire/ -- XMT Liquidations Inc. ("XMT"), the court-appointed liquidator of 6356095 Canada Inc. (formerly Excapsa Software Inc., "Excapsa"), today responded to statements made by the Kahnawake Gaming Commission ("KGC") in a press release issued on December 1, 2008. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Vestas confirms expansion in Portland Dec 2, 2008
In return, Vestas would add about 850 new white-collar jobs and build a $250 million real estate development for its new headquarters. Denmark-based Vestas employs about 350 in Portland, and the company's expansion would provide a major boost to the city's and state's push for a new green economy. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Fund losses in November not as severe as in two previous months, Morningstar data show Dec 2, 2008
However, while the losses for most equity fund categories were deep into the double-digits in the previous two months, the only fund index to lose more than 10% last month was the Morningstar Real Estate Equity Fund Index, down 12. 9. (Canada Newswire)
Adopt the "Forge Ahead to Prosperity" Attitude Essential in Business Dec 2, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice ... For instance, if your goal is to sell your current real estate and buy something bigger or in a different area, which real estate steps would achieve that goal ... Ask your real estate professional to help with those calculations. (RealtyTimes)
FULL STORY-> Dec 2, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice. December 2, 2008. (RealtyTimes)
Conway Releases Preliminary Results of Bulk Sampling on the Conway Paquin Property Dec 2, 2008
Source: Conway Resources Inc.. 15 g/t Au for the Conway vein and 19. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Opposition sets coalition terms Dec 2, 2008
Dion would become prime minister until May, when his successor would take over; NDP pledges to support Liberals for 30 months, Bloc pledges 18 months. JANE TABER , BILL CURRY , CAMPBELL CLARK and STEVEN CHASE. (Globe and Mail)
Join Britney's Circus Dec 2, 2008
Cue the calliope music and bring in the wondering crowds, for Britney the Bicycling Bear is back. From Tuesday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Harper should step down as Tory leader Dec 2, 2008
com: Harper, Dion put politics before national interest. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Our readers nominate Erika Heller Dec 2, 2008
com: Erika Heller, a role model for cancer survivors. Nation Builder 2008: Reader Nominee. (Globe and Mail)
Whoa – this isn't Girls Gone Wild Dec 2, 2008
com: Whoa this isn't Girls Gone Wild. Whoa this isn't Girls Gone Wild. (Globe and Mail)
Beijing claims early victory over air pollution Dec 2, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 6:08 AM EST. BEIJING Beijing said Monday it has already reached its target number of 256 blue-sky days this year, with the help of ambitious environmental measures the city imposed to cut emissions for the Olympic Games. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Historic centre of Venice under water Dec 2, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 10:12 AM EST. VENICE Water in Venice rose to its highest level in more than 20 years Monday, flooding much of the Italian city and forcing residents and tourists to wade through knee-high water. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Sears suffers loss on weak U.S., Kmart sales Dec 2, 2008
Real solutions for your real estate needs. Choose from the selections below. (USA Today -- Money)
GE lowers fourth-quarter outlook Dec 2, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 8:56 AM EST. WASHINGTON General Electric Co. says it expects fourth-quarter earnings to be near the low end of its previous guidance. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Collaring Christmas shoppers' cash Dec 2, 2008
" ***** In a nutshell Reach out and contact your customer with e-mail, direct mail and personal calls. Package retail items creatively into holiday gift bundles and make shopping as easy as possible for the consumer. Don't carry more inventory than necessary. Develop strong relations with your distributors. Capitalize on the holiday shoppers and turn them into devoted year-round customers by ensuring their shopping experience is enjoyable. () Recommend this article? 0 votes Search the News... (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Godfrey to head National Post Dec 2, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 5:36 PM EST. TORONTO Paul Godfrey, a former politician and newspaper publisher who headed the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team for eight years, will become president and chief executive officer of the National Post newspaper next month. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Credit Suisse, HSBC axe banking jobs Dec 2, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 7:15 AM EST. ZURICH Switzerland's Credit Suisse AG and Britain's HSBC Holdings Plc are axing hundreds of banking jobs as the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression continues to bite. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Staples profit falls, but higher-than-expected Dec 2, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 9:31 AM EST. NEW YORK Staples, the world's largest office products retailer, posted a slightly higher-than-expected quarterly profit, aided by sales from the acquisition of Dutch peer Corporate Express. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Beazer Homes losses triple as revenue plunges Dec 2, 2008
December 2, 2008 at 7:49 AM EST. ATLANTA Struggling home builder Beazer Homes USA Inc. said Tuesday its fiscal fourth-quarter losses more than tripled as revenue plunged and its income tax provision ballooned. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
How heritage and glass don't mix Dec 2, 2008
HALIFAX -- Ben McCrea has devoted much of his career to preserving heritage properties in downtown Halifax, receiving kudos for such projects as Historic Properties and Founders Square, where he restored decaying 18th-century buildings into prime commercial real estate ... Ambiguous land use bylaws and powerful heritage interest groups who turn out to public hearings on new developments in large numbers have all but stalled developers' prospects in the downtown core, says Tim Margolian,... (Globe and Mail)
SFK Pulp to curb output at Saint-Felicien mill Dec 2, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 11:21 AM EST. SFK Pulp Fund announced Monday it will shut down its mill in Saint-Felicien, Que. (Globe and Mail)
Liberals, NDP reach tentative deal to form coalition: Sources Dec 1, 2008
com: Liberals, NDP firm up deal to topple Tories. Liberals, NDP firm up deal to topple Tories. (Globe and Mail)
Washington Report: Modifying Loan Terms Dec 1, 2008
Real Estate News and Advice ... Kenneth R. Harney writes an award-winning, nationally-syndicated column on housing and real estate from Washington, D.C. He is also managing director of the National Real Estate Development Center, a professional education company ... He is the author of two books on mortgage finance and real estate. (RealtyTimes)
NDP considers legal action after Tories tape private meeting Dec 1, 2008
November 30, 2008 at 5:58 PM EST. OTTAWA The NDP says it may pursue criminal charges after the Conservatives covertly listened in, taped and distributed audio of a closed-door NDP strategy session. (Globe and Mail)
12 Days of Christmas items cost $86,609 Dec 1, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 3:05 AM EST. PITTSBURGH Given the economic downturn, even the most romantic might balk at the $86,609 (U.S.) price tag for the items in the carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. (Globe and Mail)
Rescuers in Brazil resume search for flood victims Dec 1, 2008
November 30, 2008 at 8:47 PM EST. SAO PAULO, Brazil Rescue workers took advantage of clear skies Sunday to resume searching for victims of devastating floods that have killed 114 people and ravaged more than a dozen cities in southern Brazil. (Globe and Mail)
NDP strategist on coalition talks Dec 1, 2008
com: 'The opposition has rediscovered that it is the majority. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Tough year brings BNL ‘closer together' Dec 1, 2008
com: Tough year brings BNL closer together. Tough year brings BNL closer together. (Globe and Mail)
Two boys die of injuries in Vancouver crash Dec 1, 2008
November 30, 2008 at 7:55 PM EST. COQUITLAM, B.C. Two boys who were seriously injured in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in Vancouver have died as a result of their injuries. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Britney Spears, Obama lead Yahoo top 10 searches Dec 1, 2008
December 1, 2008 at 7:09 AM EST. SAN FRANCISCO Barack Obama's presidential victory got more clicks than any other story on yahoo. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Look Communications looking for ‘orderly sale' of its assets Dec 1, 2008
com: Look Communications looking for orderly sale' of its assets. Look Communications looking for orderly sale' of its assets. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Canadian economy expands 1.3% Dec 1, 2008
com: Canadian economy expands 1. Canadian economy expands 1. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Jack Mintz defends the Harper approach Nov 30, 2008
" Whether you agree or not, it's a provocative thesis, so we at globeandmail.com are pleased that Prof. Mintz will be online Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. ET to take your questions on his essay, on the stimulus package and on the resulting political uproar in Ottawa. Join the Conversation at that time or in advance. Your questions and Prof. Mintz's answers will appear at the bottom of this page when the discussion begins. Professor Jack Mintz is a former president and CEO of the C.D. Howe... (Globe and Mail)
No time for the opposition to back down Nov 30, 2008
com: Why the opposition can't back down now. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
Wal-Mart worker killed in bargain-hunting stampede Nov 30, 2008
ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AND COLLEEN LONG. The Associated Press. (Globe and Mail)
BlackBerry Storm? More like BlackBerry Dud Nov 30, 2008
com: BlackBerry Storm. More like BlackBerry Dud. (Globe and Mail)
Early morning blast damages B.C. school Nov 30, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 12:04 PM EST. CHASE, B.C. An explosion has significantly damaged the only high school in the village of Chase in British Columbia's southern Interior. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Why the opposition shouldn't back off Nov 30, 2008
com: Why the opposition can't back down now. Why the opposition can't back down now. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Black Friday traffic takes down Sears.com Nov 30, 2008
com: Black Friday traffic takes down Sears. Black Friday traffic takes down Sears. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Mega Silver Inc.: Eagle Silver Project Update, Keno Hill, Yukon Nov 29, 2008
Source: Mega Silver Inc.. Silverstone Notified of Promontorio and Montoros Option Terminations. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Auto slowdown looms in '09 Nov 29, 2008
Enter the city, then press Submit. Visit the to get the latest temperatures. (Globe and Mail)
Online retailers ramp up deals to capture dollars Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 10:05 AM EST. NEW YORK Online retailers are ramping up heavy-duty deals to turn skittish shoppers into buyers during the crucial Thanksgiving weekend and Cyber Monday but even so, online sales are expected to be fairly flat after years of strong growth. (Globe and Mail)
Real rink rats play shinny Nov 29, 2008
When the mercury is dropping faster than the TSX, you'll find me on the outdoor ice. Frost-bitten fingers. (Globe and Mail)
Late-day bargain hunters send TSX soaring Nov 29, 2008
STEVE LADURANTAYE AND DAVID PARKINSON. From Saturday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Carl Icahn raises his stake in Yahoo Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 10:32 AM EST. NEW YORK In a move likely to fuel speculation over Yahoo Inc.'s search for a new chief executive, activist investor Carl Icahn has bought close to 7 million additional shares of the Internet company, according to regulatory filings. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Watchdog disputes claims in Verizon TV ad Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 3:12 PM EST. NEW YORK Verizon's FiOS TV service doesn't make for a brighter picture, the advertising industry's self-regulatory body said, urging the company to drop some of the claims it makes in its advertising. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
JPMorgan retains WaMu branch staff, cuts office jobs Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 2:14 PM EST. NEW YORK JPMorgan Chase & Co., which bought the banking operations of Washington Mutual Inc. in September, said on Friday it would retain most of the giant thrift's branch banking staff, but planned substantial job cuts at its former headquarters and elsewhere. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Crystallex sends letter to Venezuelan government Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 6:41 PM EST. TORONTO Crystallex International Corp. sent a letter Friday to the Venezuelan government regarding the troubled Las Cristinas project and said it may be forced to submit the dispute to international arbitration. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Jobs at standstill in September, new report says Nov 29, 2008
The payroll employment, earnings and hours survey released Friday shows declines in employment in manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, finance and insurance, real estate and leasing, administrative support, educational services, arts and entertainment, accommodation and food services and other types of services. The only sector with a big increase was mining and oil and gas extraction. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Allen-Vanguard dodges debt bullet again Nov 29, 2008
November 28, 2008 at 7:15 AM EST. OTTAWA Lenders to Allen-Vanguard Corp. have given the company another week and a half to recapitalize. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
ATB adds $55.5-million to ABCP provisions Nov 29, 2008
5-million to ABCP provisions. 5-million to ABCP provisions. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
