100 former students at U.S. Everest College owner go on 'debt strike'

Sarah Dieffenbacher is on a debt strike. She's refusing to make payments on the more than $100,000 in federal and private loans she says she owes for studies at a for-profit college that she now considers so worthless she doesn't include it on her resume....

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U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 28% as part of new treaty

The United States pledged Tuesday to cut its greenhouse gas emissions up to 28 per cent as part of a global treaty aimed at preventing the worst effects of climate change, the White House said. The Obama administration's contribution to the treaty,...

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Amazon tests delivery drones at a secret site in Canada — here's why

If your Amazon order gets delivered by a drone sometime in the near future, you'll know Canada helped make that happen. Seattle-based Amazon wants to deliver packages of under 2.3 kilograms (five pounds) in 30 minutes or less using its Amazon Prime...

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Canada's economy shrank 0.1% in January

Canada's gross domestic product shrank by 0.1 per cent in January, a weak showing, but better than what economists had been expecting. Statistics Canada said Monday the service sector declined by 0.3 per cent even as the goods-producing industry rose...

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Cineplex Entertainment expands screening program for people with autism

Screenings include increased lighting, lower volumes and smaller crowds The Canadian Press Posted: Mar 31, 2015 10:34 AM ET Last Updated: Mar 31, 2015 10:34 AM ET Cineplex Entertainment is expanding its special screening program for...

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Future Shop's closure not necessarily a death knell for big box electronics

The elimination of the Future Shop brand may be the end of an era for the once-successful Canadian retailer, but it does not foretell the end for stand-alone electronics stores, says one business expert. Mark Satov says closing Future Shop was an "inevitable"...

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Most of Ottawa's tax cuts will be offset by provincial hikes, BMO says

About three-quarters of the billions in federal tax cuts and increases in benefits promised to Canadians this year will be offset by provincial tax hikes and cutbacks, the Bank of Montreal says. In a research note early Monday, BMO economist Robert...

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What killed Future Shop? The pampered cybershopper — and free online advice

Electronics stores are suffering from the rise of the pampered, fulfilled cybershopper who can now get everything online, even advice. Experts say it's no surprise that Future Shop shut down on Saturday, closing 66 of its stores and converting...

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Bell accused of 'ganging up' on resale buyers by blacklisting phones

A Montreal father is taking on Canada's largest telecom, after Bell blacklisted his teenager's phone — not because it was reported stolen, but because the original buyer didn't pay Bell for the device under contract. "It infuriated me," said Jeremy...

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Montreal-based Amaya sells Cadillac Jack casino games for $476M

Montreal-based Amaya made a big splash with it's $5B deal with PokerStars last year. (Ryan Remiorz/CP) Amaya announced a $476-million deal Monday to sell its holdings in the Cadillac Jack casino game business as the PokerStars owner focuses on the...

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Future Shop stores closed across Canada, some to rebrand as Best Buy

Dozens of Future Shop stores have been closed across Canada, its parent company Best Buy Canada Ltd. announced Saturday – a move that shocked workers. The company said it was shutting down 66 Future Shop stores effective immediately. Meanwhile,...

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6 ways that deferring tax credits, deductions can pay off

Most people doing their income tax returns don't think twice about claiming all their deductions immediately, but there are cases where a little knowledge and patience can turn into a big payoff. Generally, most deductions and credits Canadians...

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Alberta's oil money vs. other public savings plans: How to measure success

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the country's collective bank account now valued at $1 trillion and built from off-shore oil reserves, is often held up as a prime example of how such funds can succeed. The usual rule: make prudent investments,...

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Why the Middle East's tech sector is 'a transformative force'

It's fair to assume that when the average westerner thinks of Beirut, they're more likely to picture sectarian conflict than digital innovation. But a technology conference held in the Lebanese capital last week showed that the region is becoming a...

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Norway's oil riches and Canadian cord-cutting: BUSINESS WEEK WRAP

One of our most-viewed pieces of journalism this week was CBC reporter Aaron Saltzman's look at the growing trend of homeowners of new units noticing that their fibre optic internet connections are under control of one of the Big 3 such as Bell,...

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More parcels, less mail push Canada Post to $194M profit last year

Canada Post earned $194 million before taxes last year, a turnaround from 2013 when the Crown corporation lost $125 million. In a year in which it overhauled its business, phased out home delivery in many areas and drastically hiked prices, Canada...

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Norway's oil riches and Canadian cord-cutting: BUSINESS WEEK WRAP

One of our most-viewed pieces of journalism this week was CBC reporter Aaron Saltzman's look at the growing trend of homeowners of new units noticing that their fibre optic internet connections are under control of one of the Big 3 such as Bell,...

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6 ways that deferring tax credits, deductions can pay off

Most people doing their income tax returns don't think twice about claiming all their deductions immediately, but there are cases where a little knowledge and patience can turn into a big payoff. Generally, most deductions and credits Canadians...

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Alberta's oil money vs. other public savings plans: How to measure success

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the country's collective bank account now valued at $1 trillion and built from off-shore oil reserves, is often held up as a prime example of how such funds can succeed. The usual rule: make prudent investments,...

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