Business archives

June 2011

June 30th, 2011

Leaked letter describes chaos at RIM
A leaked letter reportedly written by a Research in Motion employee suggests the BlackBerry maker is crumbling.

June 29th, 2011

TMX, LSE pull the plug on merger
The TMX Group and the London Stock Exchange Group have killed their merger agreement for lack of shareholder support.

June 28th, 2011

Taxpayers should subsidize more business R&D: Government think-tank
Taxpayers just aren't doing enough to support private sector research and innovation, a government think-tank has found.

Bell left with big bill for its "misleading advertising"
The Competition Bureau has called out Bell Canada over its advertising.

June 25th, 2011

Robson: Cobweb of calculations no way to value CBC
Apparently there's no better bargain than the CBC.

June 23rd, 2011

Postal talks break down
Now it's up to Parliament to bring an end to the labour dispute that's shut down Canada Post.

Management shakeup at Wind
Ken Campbell is stepping down as chief executive of Wind Mobile.

Péladeau talks competition
Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Péladeau called for fewer rules and more competition in Canada's media market Thursday.

June 22nd, 2011

Feds sell rights to itself for CBC Canada Day broadcast?
The federal government denies it sold exclusive broadcast rights of Canada Day festivities in Ottawa to... itself.

June 21st, 2011

Privacy watchdog calls out Staples Canada
Canada's privacy commissioner has nailed Staples Canada Inc. for reselling returned computers and memory cards.

June 20th, 2011

Tories get tough on striking posties
Canada Post and the CUPW continue to negotiate as the threat of back-to-work legislation hangs over their heads.

Media moguls talk integration at CRTC hearings
Quebecor CEO Pierre Karl Peladeau came out swinging against federal broadcast regulators.

Threat of back-to-work order hangs over postal workers
The opposing sides on the ongoing postal strike continue talks as the threat of back-to-work legislation looms.

June 18th, 2011

Beer drinkers escape barley price hike
Barley crops in Western Canada may again be tight this year, but beer lovers can relax.

Canada Post lockout lays golden eggs for competitors
Private courier services are salivating at all the business they're getting because of the Canada Post lockout.

What do you think of the CBC? The broadcast regulator wants to know
Is the CBC relevant? Does it meet the needs of Canadians?

June 17th, 2011

'Time for a decision,' locked-out posties warn
Canada Post and locked-out postal workers are still at odds over contract issues after last-ditch negotiations.

June 16th, 2011

Best Buy going the Netflix route
Best Buy Co. Ltd. is preparing to launch its CinemaNow video downloading service in Canada later this summer.

June 15th, 2011

Postie union cries foul over lockout
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has slammed Canada Post for a lockout of employees it calls "irresponsible."

Tories table Air Canada back-to-work bill
The Federal Labour Minister will introduce legislation Wednesday to force striking Air Canada employees back to work.

Postie union cries foul over lockout
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has slammed Canada Post for a lockout of employees it calls "irresponsible."

June 14th, 2011

Don't cross picket line, striking Air Canada workers urge pilots
Air Canada has assured its customers it will be business as usual, even with 3,800 service workers off the job.

Air Canada workers walk out
Air Canada service workers are on strike after the airline and the union failed to reach an agreement on contract talks.

June 13th, 2011

Air Canada says contingency plan in place in case of strike
As talks continue to avoid a strike, Air Canada says a contingency plan is in place just in case.

June 12th, 2011

Sun News Network shines in prime time
It's been almost two months since Sun News Network hit the airwaves and network execs say it's surpassing expectations.

June 11th, 2011

Air Canada says 'business as usual' they prepare for a strike
Air Canada is reassuring its customers that it's "business as usual" as it prepares to deal with a strike by its staff.

June 8th, 2011

Court backs up Wind mobile
The Federal Court of Appeal ruling will allow Wind Mobile to continue operating in Canada.

June 7th, 2011

Golf industry teed off at taxman
Canada's golf industry is teed off at the taxman. They've brought their case to the green lawns of Parliament Hill.

June 6th, 2011

Molson to appeal ruling shunning NHL deal
Molson Coors will appeal a ruling that sided over the rights to be the official beer of the NHL.

June 5th, 2011

Selling Toronto the right way to tourists
Visitors come to the city for its big attractions, not an unbuilt bridge.

June 4th, 2011

189 jobs packed off into history

Bank of Canada, Environment Canada jobs cut
Thirty-three Bank of Canada employees found out Thursday they're out of work.

June 3rd, 2011

B.C. businesses push for HST drop
B.C tourism and hospitality industry representatives rallied in support of the proposed 10% HST plan Thursday.

June 2nd, 2011

TV profits up, jobs down
The business of Canadian television is coming back in a big way, but coming somewhat at the expense of jobs.

June 1st, 2011

Canadian consumer debt rises $1,000 per person
The average debt load per Canadian consumer rose 4.5% this quarter over the same period last year.

 

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