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Eureka project expands

Gary Brownstone, director of the Eureka Project at Smartpark. The operation will be expanding with a $3.2-million renovation.

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Gary Brownstone, director of the Eureka Project at Smartpark. The operation will be expanding with a $3.2-million renovation.

Bond amount increased to US$100K for man accused in videos taken of reporter Erin Andrews

LOS ANGELES - An Illinois insurance executive accused of secretly making nude videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews posted US$100,000 bond on Friday - a much larger amount than previously imposed. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 8:52 PM | 0

  1. A board on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average as it crosses 10,000 Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009.

    Economic concerns, rising U.S. currency push stock markets, crude oil lower

    TORONTO - The Toronto stock market closed slightly lower Friday, pressured by falling energy stocks as demand concerns and a rising U.S. dollar pushed crude prices down. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:18 PM | 1

  2. Pro-government mob hits, shouts down husband of top Cuban dissident blogger

    HAVANA, Cuba - The husband of an acclaimed dissident Cuban blogger was punched and shouted down by a pro-government mob Friday after he challenged the presumed state agents who earlier roughed up his wife to a street corner debate. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 7:54 PM | 0

  3. An oil rig is seen at sunset in the desert oil field of Sakhir, Bahrain recently.

    Oil edges down toward US$76 amid economic uncertainty, rising U.S. dollar

    NEW YORK - Oil prices fell below US$77 a barrel on Friday on a stronger U.S. dollar and amid concern about the strength of the global economic recovery. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 4:20 PM | 14

  4. Cossette says Cosmos willing to go to $8.10 per share, depending on review

    QUEBEC CITY, Que. - Cossette Inc. (TSX:KOS) said Friday that hostile bidder Cosmos Capital Inc. is prepared to pay $8.10 per share, topping a friendly deal the advertising agency has signed with a U.S. private equity investor, depending on the outcome of a review of the company's books. The Canadian PressCP ONLINE | 20/11/2009 7:32 PM | 0


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  1. Mortgage rates likely to rise soon

    TORONTO -- The Canadian housing market has seen a stronger and faster rebound from the recession than any other segment of the economy, due in large part to enticingly low mortgage rates. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 2

  2. Retailers hope deep discounts spur sagging sales

    TORONTO -- Canadian retailers are getting ready for the holiday season with rock-bottom prices and major promotional campaigns in hopes that shoppers will open their wallets and seize the opportunity to save. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  3. Gary Brownstone, director of the Eureka Project at Smartpark. The operation will be expanding with a $3.2-million renovation.

    Eureka project expands

    The Eureka Project at Smartpark is significantly increasing the capacity of its business incubator and is aiming to cut its dependency on the provincial government for funding. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  4. New program a boon to those with disabilities

    There is a federal government program that can provide a person with $70,000 in tax-free government grants over 20 years. The annual deadline for the current year's grant application is Dec. 31. Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

  5. Business Watch

    Wholesales figures down Winnipeg Free PressPRINT | 20/11/2009 1:00 AM | 0

Agriculture

  1. Smoke from a stubble fire passes over Highway 3 in southern Manitoba on Wednesday. An unusually warm, dry fall allowed burning later than usual this year.

    Permits needed again to burn stubble: province

    WINNIPEG - The Manitoba government today extended the requirement for farmers to get permits before burning stubble on their fields. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 19/11/2009 4:02 PM | 14

Personal Finance

  1. Money makeover: Curb urge to splurge

    PAUL and Tammy are not all that different from other 30-something couples with two children. They own a home, work two jobs and have investments for retirement and their children's education. They also carry a heck of a lot of debt. Winnipeg Free PressONLINE | 14/11/2009 9:47 AM | 10

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