Justice Minister Shares Plans of Reviving White-Collar Crime Bill
On Monday, the Justice Minister Rob Nicholson was in Montreal and he announced the plans of his party to reintroduce and revive the "tough-on-crime" legislation that is particularly aimed at white-collar criminals. The legislation was first put forward last fall in the House of Commons.
Cars and Truck Continue to Remain Biggest Users of Energy
The Environment Minister has stressed that conservation efforts across Ontario now seriously need to shift to cars and trucks which have managed to collectively become the biggest utilizers of energy in the province.
Loblaw Records 25.7% Growth in Quarterly Earnings on Growing Sales
Official reports have confirmed that the largest supermarket operator in Canada, Loblaw Cos. Ltd., has managed to record a 25.7% jump in earnings. Profits rose to $137 Million, or 50 cents per share, in the three months up-to March 28.
World to Be Solely Dependent on Fossil Fuel until 2050: Shell CEO
Shell's Chief Executive quoted Tuesday that the world will remain severely dependent on fossil fuels for the next 40 years, following massive US oil spill cast a cloud over the industry.
LSL Becomes the Preferred Bidder for Home of Choice
LSL Property Services is reported to have become the preferred bidder for mortgage network Home of Choice, Money Marketing revealed.
The news is cited to extend hopes to hundreds of appointed representatives who are jittery to lose their businesses should the deal collapse.
Sainsbury's Becomes 2012 Paralympics Sponsor
Sainsbury's is reported to have become the first sole sponsor of the 2012 London Paralympics, in what the organizing committee reveals is the largest sponsorship of the event signed in its history.
Exports Mark a Jump, Margins Decrease
A recent survey conducted by the CBI employers' group has uncovered that the export growth is assisting to boost the prospects of smaller manufacturers; however, profit margins are being squeezed on account of surging commodity and raw material prices.
Aer Lingus Reveals to Face a 20m Euros Loss Due to Ash Cloud Chaos
Aer Lingus, the Irish airline, has announced that the disruption to air travel service as a result of volcanic ash cloud last month has cost it nearly 20m Euros ($26.3m; £17.2m).
However, it revealed that this estimate is just a preliminary one, and the final figure relied on the actual level of customer claims.
British Manufacturing Sector Touches 15-year High
British manufacturing activity is reported to have marked a rise last month at its fastest pace in more than 15 years, triggering hopes that the wider economic recuperation process is grabbing momentum.
Mortgage Lending Marks a Fall in March
The official data released has revealed that the number of mortgages sold to home owners during the first three months of this year has marked a sharp squeeze, reflecting that the recovery in the housing market has almost stagnated.
4 million Plus Californians Admit to Experience Sexual, Physical violence
A novel study has revealed that nearly 4 million adults in California have admitted to have been a victim of physical or sexual violence at the hands of a spouse, companion or other intimate partner.
Under the new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, of those victims, nearly 1 million plus revealed being forced to have sex by an intimate partner.
Transnet Gets Candid on Possible Industrial Action
South Africa's transport system was speculated to be stagnated from May 10 as 50,000 Transnet workers planned to launch a strike over their salary dispute.
"This will be the biggest strike in the history of South Africa," posted Chris de Vos, general secretary of the United Transport and Allied Trade Union (Utatu) at a press conference in Johannesburg on Friday.
Young Americans Overweight to Join Military: US Ex-generals Jittery
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Two retired American generals have cautioned that surging obesity rates witnessed among young Americans could pose a threat to the future of the US military, as many potential recruits are highly obese to serve military.
House prices Carries With an Upward Trend
The recent report on the state of the housing market released revealed that home owners are in a bid to sell their properties holding off, while waiting for their price.
The NZ Property Report, a monthly report of market activity, is reported to be formed by the Realestate. co. nz, a property listing website hailing 118,000 plus listings.
Syncrude Face Charged to Breach Federal and Provincial Laws
An Alberta judge is reported to have disapproved the arguments made by energy giant Syncrude Canada Ltd. that the accusations against it stemming from the deaths of 1,600 plus ducks in 2008 should be done away with.
Absa Discovered Guilty of Reckless Lending
Port Elizabeth - Absa bank was reportedly discovered guilty of unchecked lending after granting a Port Elizabeth pensioner a loan, without knowing the installments would be far above his entire monthly income, the Herald Online revealed on Friday.
Bridgestone Shuts Gates after 45 Years of Production
It was seen that Bridgestone Australia's last tyre factory was shut down after operating for 45 years.
A farewell barbecue was arranged for 600 workers at Bridgestone's Adelaide plant after they clocked off for the last time today.
China’s Manufacturer Opens New Headquarters in LA
It was seen lately that China’s carmaker are planning to sell autos in US by the End of the year and would open its new North American headquarters in Los Angeles.
Decrease in Salmon Stocks
It has been seen lately that the wild salmon stocks are decreasing because of which the industry is at risk which employs thousands of residents of Vancouver.
HTC Desire Found With Tiny Software Problems
It was seen lately that HTC Desire was found with a small software problem. The GPS of this phone did not work properly. The problem was fixed by HTC by updating the software overnight.
It was told by the brand new users of the HTC Desire that they were facing problems with the GPS location system. The facility did not work at all.