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I f singing at the National Arts Centre wasn’t a shocker now the Prime Minister is singing for Harry. In mailboxes across the country, the preferred customers of high-end clothier Harry Rosen are receiving a card featuring Stephen Harper at a piano promoting...
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T he cardinal rule of political communications is “keep it simple, stupid.” Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak probably writes it on the blackboard 100 times a day; he's good at it. Mr. Hudak earned his job because it was a Blue Tory’s...
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That's the ultimatum Dalton McGuinty gave to rival Tim Hudak after the Progressive Conservative leader called the premier "increasingly slippery" in answering questions on the 13 per cent harmonized sales tax. "I think Ontarians would be interested in...
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F inance Minister Jim Flaherty purchased a board game for the TV cameras at an Ottawa kids toy store this week to highlight new rules that should cut retailers' transaction processing costs when people use credit or debit cards. The name of the game Mr....
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In the technical notes released by Finance Minister Dwight Duncan as he introduced Ontario's proposed HST legislation this week, are equations so terrifyingly complex it seems conceivable the mere juxtaposition of any two figures therein could bring about...
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Thursday will be investigated by the provincial agency responsible for probing incidents involving police that result in death or injury.
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Ontario Revenue Minister John Wilkinson has been travelling throughout the province to sing the praises of the controversial harmonized sales tax. Insisting he's "proud" of the looming 13 per cent HST, Premier Dalton McGuinty says he is not fazed by Prime...
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The code, intended to promote fair business practices and ensure merchants and consumers clearly understand the costs and benefits of credit and debit cards, won't be finalized before early next year. Continued Below It aims to provide merchants with...
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Last updated on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009 9:27PM EST F or those unfamiliar with the dark skies and bitter cold of an authentic Iqaluit winter, Rannva Erlingsdottir Simonsen has some advice. “If they have one good, warm winter coat, I recommend they bring...
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Y ou've probably noticed that Canada's rich are giving away fortunes. Prospector Stewart Blusson handed $50-million he made from finding a diamond mine to the University of British Columbia. Cable magnate Randy Moffat of Winnipeg pledged $100-million...
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