Economics

Canada losing appeal as destination for business investment

Canada has dropped 11 spots since last year on the University of Calgary School of Public Policy’s annual review of global tax competitiveness.

By Staff |November 27, 2013

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Virgin Galactic to accept bitcoins

Those heading to space with Virgin Galactic can now pay for their flight using the digital currency bitcoin, Virgin head Richard Branson said today.

By Staff |November 22, 2013

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Executives sleep outside to face cold reality of homelessness

Seventy-four of Toronto’s top business and community leaders spent a chilly, damp night sleeping on the pavement to raise more than $700,000 for homeless kids at Covenant House, Nov. 21.

By Staff |November 22, 2013

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Canadians flock to Black Friday deals

Canadian shoppers are increasingly circling Black Friday—one of the biggests shopping day in the U.S.— on their holiday calendars, shows the 2013 BMO Holiday Spending Outlook.

By Staff |November 22, 2013

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