Good news for Canadian students as Summer Jobs Program gets $10m boost
The Canada Summer Jobs Program has received an additional $10 million this year from the federal government and is likely to pay for 3500 more jobs
Are Law Schools doing enough to boost students’ overall professional development?
Survey suggests that a half or more of law school students feel inadequately prepared to handle the various non-academic demands of the profession
Law firms eye emerging markets for growth in 2011
With the U.S. market promising little growth in 2011, law firms are looking at emerging markets in Asia and South America for spurring their expansion.
IMF's Lipsky outlines road map for global economy in 2011
John Lipsky, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has said 2011 will be a pivotal year for the global economic recovery and for international policy cooperation, adding that it's also a crucial year for the Fund as it will try to address these principal challenges.
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Northeast digs out of monster storm
The Blizzard of 2010 has left thousands of people stranded in airports, on roadways and in unplowed neighborhoods throughout the northeast.
Experts: Blame La Niña For Northeast Blizzard
The snowstorm in the Northeastern U.S. that dropped several inches of snow was the result of a combination of an unusually cool Pacific Ocean and smaller than normal pressure differences between the North and South Atlantic.
Instant view: China raises interest rates again
The People's Bank of China said on Saturday it would increase its one-year benchmark lending and deposit interest rates by 25 basis points, the second rate hike in just over two months.
Instant view - China raises interest rates again
The People's Bank of China said on Saturday it would increase its one-year benchmark lending and deposit interest rates by 25 basis points, the second rate hike in just over two months.
Tracking 'NORAD Tracks Santa'
NORAD Tracks Santa, the annual Christmas tradition, is gaining popularity like never before. But did you know that the U.S. military department NORAD has been keeping a close eye on Santa's flight since 1955 and the idea was born in 1897?
Christmas Video Breaks YouTube Record
Ontario-based Alphabet Photography Inc. organized a Flash Mob on November 13th to thank its customer base but the video has gone viral with over 25.5 million views, according to the company.
Academic salaries growing fastest in South Africa: Commonwealth Survey
Academic salaries in South Africa have grown by 51% - the highest among seven Commonwealth countries surveyed - since 2006-07.
Sony Debuts iTunes Competitor
Sony announced its monthly subscription based streaming music service, Music Unlimited powered by Qriocity, has made its official debut in the United Kingdom.
Starbucks says grocery coffee share down since 2004
Starbucks Corp unveiled new details about its unraveling relationship with Kraft Foods Inc on Wednesday, ahead of a court conference on Kraft's request to force Starbucks to stop plans to take over distribution of its packaged coffee.
Corrected: Wall St hovers at highs; profit-taking eyed
(In Dec 17 item, corrects Michael Gault's attribution to Weiser Capital Management in paragraph 9)
Sony launches online streaming-music service
In what appears to be Sony's success in its efforts to link its hardware with online content-delivery services, the Japanese electronics behemoth said on Wednesday it has launched an online streaming-music service, the Wall Street journal reported.
Tech sector helps Nasdaq; Dow, S&P off on Ireland
The S&P 500 and Dow were slightly lower on Friday amid renewed concerns over euro zone debt, but strong results in the tech sector helped keep the Nasdaq in positive territory.
TD Bank to acquire Chrysler Financial for $6.3 bln
Toronto-Dominion Bank has agreed to buy Chrysler Financial from private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. (Cerberus) for $6.3 billion in cash, part of a major expansion of Canadian banking behemoths into the United States.
Nicole Kidman’s film ‘Rabbit Hole’ to open in Australia February next year
Rabbit Hole, the latest film of Australian actress Nicole Kidman, will premiere next year on her home country Australia.
Amazon Canada Unwraps Boxing Week Deals
Amazon Canada announced that beginning Dec. 25, customers can take advantage of amazing Boxing Week promotions on everything from electronics and books to home and garden products and men's watches.
Google's Christmas gift: Free Gmail calling extended to 2011
Santa Google has extended its free US and Canada VoIP calls service through Gmail to 2011.
TD Bank close to Chrysler Financial deal: source
Toronto-Dominion Bank is close to an agreement to buy Chrysler Financial from private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management for $6.3 billion, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday.
Russian potash miner Uralkali to buy Silvinit
A Russian billionaire set the terms on Monday for a merger of Russia's top two producers of potash, Uralkali and Silvinit to create the world's No. 2 player.
Nunavut Iron opposes Baffinland board actions
Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition Inc, backed by a U.S. private equity firm, said on Sunday it opposes anti-shareholder actions of Canadian miner Baffinland Iron Ore Mines.
Wall Street hovers at highs; profit-taking eyed
The S&P clung to a two-year high on Friday as investors predicted a pause as volumes are expected to dry up in the days ahead, and after a 5 percent gain already so far in December.
Commerce Dept. Proposes Privacy Bill Of Rights
The U.S. Department of Commerce has unveiled its recommendations for improving online privacy practices, and has called for a privacy bill of rights that would help regulate the way personal data is used.
Tech earnings help Nasdaq; Dow, S&P off on Ireland
The S&P 500 and Dow were slightly lower on Friday amid renewed concerns over euro zone debt, but strong results in the tech sector helped keep the Nasdaq in positive territory.
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