Rogers profit rises on wireless growth

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by optimize

Rogers Communications Inc. announced an 11 per cent increase in its dividend Wednesday as the telecom giant reported higher fourth-quarter profits that easily beat analyst expectations.

Most Canadians expect to work past age 66, says survey

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by optimize

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Greece downgraded further

Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by optimize

Greek debt was downgraded by Fitch Wendesday as it scrambled to adopt a batch of emergency laws that will further cut incomes and government spending, a day after securing a new bailout and debt relief deal.

Gasoline prices rise as oil hits $106 US

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by optimize

The Canadian average price for regular gasoline rose more than a 10th of a cent Tuesday as oil prices spiked 2.5 per cent and hit their highest levels in nine months.

Electro-Motive, CAW reach closure deal

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by optimize

Electro-Motive Canada says it has reached a tentative closeout deal for the "safe and orderly" shutdown of its locomotive manufacturing plant in London, Ont.

U.S. cashing in on Canadian shoppers

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by optimize

Canadian shoppers looking for bargains in the U.S. are being credited for helping to boost tax revenues in popular cross-border destinations across the U.S.

Gasoline prices follow crude higher

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 by optimize

Gasoline prices in Canada rose Tuesday as oil prices hovered near their highest levels in nine months.