Money
Last Updated: April 12, 2011 5:03am
Higher gas and food bills chipping away at families
Steeper gas and food prices are already hitting home for many Canadians with 45% of respondents to a recent bank survey saying rising costs are having a "significant impact" on their budget.
Money
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 8:57pm
Winklevoss twins must accept Facebook deal
Mark Zuckerberg won a legal battle against former Harvard classmates who accuse him of stealing their idea for Facebook, but the feud made famous on the silver screen is not over yet.
Money
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 12:35pm
Mobile ad revenues to top $51M
Mobile advertising revenues in Canada are forecast to top $51 million in 2010, eclipsing online revenue growth at a time when traditional media continue to see fewer ad dollars.
Money
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 3:25pm
Canadians to feel gas pain in 2011
Soaring gas prices will cost Canadians an extra $12 billion at the pumps this year if current high levels are maintained, according to a report by CIBC.
Business Monday
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 8:11am
Clearly define social network policy
Whether you are willing to allow your employees to participate in social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn or not, you need to draft an effective social media policy.
Business Monday
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 8:10am
Proposed merger needs our vigilance
Sure, the TMX (formerly TSX) is in Toronto and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is in "jolly old" London, which means all of this talk of merger may seem far removed from the activities of business life here in London, Ont. But the proposed merger may very well impact us here and, indeed, all businesses in Canada if recently voiced concerns are not addressed.
Business Monday
Last Updated: April 11, 2011 12:22pm
Business hustle, wife's faith, pay off for engineering boss
For Mike Baldinelli, London was a fine place to kick a soccer ball, get an engineering degree and find a job.
Money
Last Updated: April 8, 2011 8:25pm
EllisDon a concrete success
A high school guidance counsellor once told Don Smith he’d never be a brain surgeon because of a tremor in his hand, so he’d better learn how to pour concrete.
Money
Last Updated: April 8, 2011 5:20pm
London area home construction down
The London area home construction market was in the doldrums in March with only 77 starts, half the number in the same month last year.
Money
Last Updated: April 8, 2011 7:15am
Unemployment rate falls to 7.7% in March
Canada’s job market stalled in March despite signs of robust economic growth, disappointing market expectations and removing any urgency for the central bank to raise interest rates right away.
Money
Last Updated: April 7, 2011 2:12pm
Dollarama's popularity soars
Dollarama Inc, Canada’s largest operator of dollar stores, said Thursday it plans to open 50 new stores within a year as the popularity of its discount format soars.
Money
Last Updated: April 7, 2011 2:00pm
Parents spending a small fortune on minor hockey: poll
Nevermind the early morning practices and weekend-long tournaments: one-third of hockey parents say Canada's sport is not affordable and as a result, many have started saving for each season well in advance, according to a new poll.
Money
Last Updated: April 7, 2011 1:52pm
More students looking online for first jobs
Social networking website LinkedIn is beginning to outpace newspapers as the go-to spot for new grads looking for jobs, according to a U.S. survey.
Money
Last Updated: April 7, 2011 7:08pm
$294B needed in electricity sector over next 20 years: Think-tank
Canada needs to invest more than $15 billion a year for the next 20 years to upgrade its aging electricity infrastructure and meet growing demand, a report by the Conference Board of Canada found.
Money
Last Updated: April 7, 2011 7:09pm
Ultra-low interest rates here to stay, but not for long
Canadians should brace for higher interest rates, with a hike on Thursday by the European Central Bank serving as a reminder that ultra-low borrowing costs are not here to stay, economists said.
Money
Last Updated: April 6, 2011 2:26pm
Dish wins Blockbuster auction
Dish Network Corp won Blockbuster Inc in a bankruptcy auction for $320 million, further broadening its business beyond satellite TV and setting up a possible showdown with Netflix.
Money
Last Updated: April 6, 2011 10:35am
Loonie hits three-year high
The Canadian dollar powered to a new three-year high against its U.S. counterpart Wednesday, underpinned by firm oil prices and the appeal of the country’s overall economic health.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 8:31pm
Branson unveils deep-sea submarine plans
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, known for such exploits as trying to balloon around the world, said Tuesday he planned to explore the deepest parts of the world’s oceans with a jet-like submarine.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 6:17pm
Despite promises the jury is still out on a pension fix
Experts will gather in Toronto Wednesday to discuss the fate of Canada's stressed pension system as federal party leaders crisscross the country touting their solutions. But while politicians seem sure of their fixes, the jury is still out on how to best limit impending retirement crisis.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 2:06pm
Canada to set G7 pace in Q1, OECD says
Canada will outpace its G7 counterparts in terms of economic growth by one-and-a-half times in the first quarter of 2011, according to a new Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 1:06pm
Bidding kicks off to decide Blockbuster's fate
A bankruptcy auction for movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc kicked off with a $284 million bid from Dish Network Corp on Tuesday, quickly topped by bids from rival groups led by billionaire Carl Icahn and hedge fund Monarch Alternative Capital
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 12:49pm
Teachers' fund warns of shortfalls
The Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan is warning of "serious funding challenges" in the years to come as the population ages, despite a bumper year in 2010.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 2:51pm
Telus revives Clearnet brand in B.C., Alberta
Telus quietly dusted off its old Clearnet brand this week and re-launched it as an unlimited wireless carrier in the face of rising competition from a host of new discount offerings.
Money
Last Updated: April 5, 2011 11:13am
First-time buyers boost home sales
First-time buyers are helping to fuel strong gains in the property market as they seek to get a rung on the housing ladder before interest rates rise, according to a report by RE/MAX.