Business archives

April 2011

April 30th, 2011

One-third of Canadian adults pay no income taxes
Data from the Canada Revenue Agency shows 33.4% of Canadian workers were not taxed for 2009.

B.C. minimum wage hike could cost jobs: Report
Premier Christy Clark's plan to raise the province's minimum wage may cost thousands of jobs, a new study reports.

April 27th, 2011

Canadians more confident, hopeful about their finances
Canadians are becoming more optimistic about their finances, but confidence hasn't returned to pre-recession levels.

Canada's corner stores threatened by card fees, contraband
A combination of poor policies are having a devastating impact on Canada's corner stores

April 26th, 2011

Ford posts best first-quarter profit in 13 years
Ford Motor Co has reported its best first-quarter profit since 1998 thanks to higher prices for its redesigned vehicles.

April 25th, 2011

Silver, platinum to outshine gold as metals play catch up
Silver and platinum are likely to continue to outshine gold as inflation fears fuel demand for precious metals.

April 20th, 2011

Loonie soars to 3-1/2 year high
The Canadian dollar reached $1.05 US Wednesday, hitting its highest level since 2007.

April 15th, 2011

Aeroplan miles won't go as far
You might have to wait a little longer to take that much-deserved trip.

Money does grow on trees
Homeowners are ignorant about potential hidden treasures in their gardens, with some plants and trees worth thousands.

April 14th, 2011

Canadians to spend $12B more at the pumps in 2011: Report
Soaring gas prices will cost Canadians an extra $12 billion at the pumps this year, according to a report by CIBC.

April 13th, 2011

TSX rides energy prices to reverse prior losses
Toronto's main stock index shot higher on Wednesday morning in an commodities-led rally.

April 12th, 2011

Bank of Canada holds interest rates, lauds pace of Canadian growth
The Bank of Canada left its key overnight interest rate unchanged on Tuesday, though lauded the pace of Canadian growth.

 

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