- Federal government announces new measures to cool housing market
The federal government is taking steps to ease emerging risks in the country's housing market with new measures to slow the injection of foreign cash and to tighten eligibility rules … More »Federal government announces new measures to cool housing market
The federal government is taking steps to ease emerging risks in the country's housing market with new measures to slow the injection of foreign cash and to tighten eligibility rules on prospective borrowers. Finance Minister Bill Morneau's announcement Monday came amid concerns that real estate costs in the sizzling Toronto …
- Bell moves to stop VMedia's skinny basic TV app that bypasses cable companies
Bell Media has sent a cease and desist letter threatening legal action if VMedia, a small Canadian internet and IPTV provider, does not remove Bell's signals from a VMedia service that … More »Bell moves to stop VMedia's skinny basic TV app that bypasses cable companies
Bell Media has sent a cease and desist letter threatening legal action if VMedia, a small Canadian internet and IPTV provider, does not remove Bell's signals from a VMedia service that streams live TV over the internet. "This is the real deal," VMedia's George Burger says. "Please be advised that Bell Media has not authorized …
- Alberta won't support Ottawa's climate change plans without a pipeline: Notley
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley drew a line in the oilsands Monday when she said she will not support Ottawa's climate change plan unless the federal government makes progress on new … More »Alberta won't support Ottawa's climate change plans without a pipeline: Notley
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley drew a line in the oilsands Monday when she said she will not support Ottawa's climate change plan unless the federal government makes progress on new oil pipelines to Canada's coasts. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a national floor price on carbon as he kicked off debate in the House …
- Discount-tracking app thrives from Russian slowdown
By Olga Sichkar MOSCOW (Reuters) - A mobile phone application that helps Russian shoppers find the best discount deals in supermarkets has reached more than two million users, tapping … More »Discount-tracking app thrives from Russian slowdown
By Olga Sichkar MOSCOW (Reuters) - A mobile phone application that helps Russian shoppers find the best discount deals in supermarkets has reached more than two million users, tapping into a new mood of thrift after the worst economic crisis in years hit Russia. Natalia Shagarina conceived the app while she was on maternity …
- 'Hard Brexit' could cost British finance firms 38 billion pounds
Britain's financial industry could lose up to 38 billion pounds in revenue in a so-called 'hard Brexit' that would leave it with restricted access to the European Union's single market, … More »'Hard Brexit' could cost British finance firms 38 billion pounds
Britain's financial industry could lose up to 38 billion pounds in revenue in a so-called 'hard Brexit' that would leave it with restricted access to the European Union's single market, according to a report commissioned by an industry group. If finance firms lose the right to freely sell their services across Europe, …
Real estate agent Ilia Fabbri has been showing Seifried and McLennan listings in the $500,000 to $600,000 range, a target based on the couple's combined income and the hefty down payment they've saved up. Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced Monday that from now on, all insured mortgages must undergo a "stress test" …
The prospect of the European Central Bank eventually winding down its bond-buying stimulus programme rattled investors on Wednesday, dragging stocks lower in Europe and Asia and pushing up government bond yields. Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials also saw markets firm up expectations of a U.S. rate rise before …
The prospect of the European Central Bank eventually winding down its bond-buying stimulus programme rattled investors on Wednesday, dragging stocks lower in Europe and Asia and pushing up government bond yields. Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials also saw markets firm up expectations of a U.S. rate rise before …
Oil prices rose towards $52 a barrel on Wednesday, hitting their highest level since June, supported by an industry report that U.S. inventories probably fell for a fifth straight week and OPEC's supply cut deal. The American Petroleum Institute (API) said on Tuesday that U.S. crude inventories dropped 7.6 million barrels, …
Oil prices rose in early trading on Wednesday after a report that U.S. fuel inventories may have fallen for a fifth straight week, but contracts remained near the $50 marker where many traders currently see fair value for crude. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were trading at $49.22 per barrel at 0649 …
By Olga Sichkar MOSCOW (Reuters) - A mobile phone application that helps Russian shoppers find the best …







