Mill Street Brewery: Finding Its’ Own Niche
Craft Brewery Celebrates Eight Years of Success Patrick Connors-Toronto: On October 27, Mill Street Brewery won five medals at the Canadian Brewing Awards, an event they have dominated for several years. The medals were as follows: Gold – Coffee Porter – Porter Category; Silver – Pilsner – European Style Lager (Pilsener) Category; and three Bronzes [...]
YES, VIRGINIA, THERE IS A BOB
TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW/ – One of the world’s most beloved and legendary figures made his eagerly anticipated arrival today, bringing with him bundles of mirth and merriment. Mass high-fiving followed a chorus of cheers as Bob from Accountemps walked through the office door. Realizing they now had the help they needed to dig out [...]
Sears Charity Bears Capture the True Meaning of the Christmas Spirit
TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW/ – Amongst the noise of electronic toys topping wish lists this holiday season sits a warm and lovable teddy with a great story to tell. Part of its dedication to the communities in which it operates, Sears Canada Inc. (TSX: SCC) is continuing its tradition of supporting the healthy development of [...]
TELUS introduces new early device upgrade program
TORONTO, Nov. 30 /CNW/ – TELUS today announced another milestone in its journey to simplify the cell phone ownership experience for Canadians.TELUS’ Clear and Simple Device Upgrade program helps consumers get their hands on the latest and greatest TELUS devices faster, without waiting for contract renewal time. “Smarter and more powerful smartphones are coming to [...]
YOUNG, FABULOUS AND BROKE!
TORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ – “I’m young, fabulous and broke,” writes Fahmida Kamali, a 19 year-old at the University of Toronto Psychology and Economics student in her weekly blog at GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca. Forest Conservation graduate student Stacey Bowman echoes Kamali’s lament in her blog: “I’m 27 years old and what do I have to show for [...]
CANADA’S HOMEOWNERSHIP AFFORDABILITY IMPROVES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER A YEAR: RBC ECONOMICS
TORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ – After four consecutive quarters of rising homeownership costs, housing affordability improved in the third quarter of 2010 thanks primarily to a drop in mortgage rates and some softening in home prices, according to the latest Housing Trends and Affordability report released today by RBC Economics Research. “The improvement in affordability [...]
Boosting CPP benefits through higher payroll taxes would kill jobs and harm the economy, but there’s room to compromise: report
TORONTO, Nov. 25 /CNW/ – In advance of a December meeting of ministers of finance to discuss retirement income, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has released a new study simulating the economic impact of recent calls to boost CPP and QPP benefits and premiums. Using macro-econometric modeling to simulate proposals made by the [...]
The new Kobo Wireless eReader includes unlimited access to Bell’s Wi-Fi network – the largest Wi-Fi network in Canada.
TORONTO, Nov. 25 /CNW/ – Users of the new Kobo Wireless eReader now have even more opportunities to experience the joy of reading as Kobo, a global eReading service, today announced that Canadian Kobo Wireless eReader customers now enjoy free, unlimited access to Bell’s Wi-Fi network at any one of Bell’s over 800 Wi-Fi network [...]
SIRIUS Canada and XM Canada to merge
KJ Mullins: SIRIUS Canada and XM Canada announced today that they are combining their companies. The merger equals a combined enterprise value of approximately $520 million, which includes long-term debt of approximately $130 million. Canadian Satellite Radio Holdings Inc. (CSR), parent company of XM Canada’s board of directors will consist of nine directors. Subject to [...]
TD Insurance Poll reveals one-third of Canadians don’t have life insurance
TORONTO, Nov. 24 /CNW/ – A new poll shows that Canadians are conservative, and it has nothing to do with politics. According to the TD Insurance Risky Business Poll, the majority of Canadians say they’re cautious and risk-avoiders (55%), with only 8% saying they are risk-takers. No surprise, given the reputation of Canadians as careful [...]
