ALC on hot seat over lotto wins by retailers
Officials from the Atlantic Lottery Corp. fielded a series of tough questions Wednesday from a Nova Scotia legislative committee about measures taken to ensure the integrity of its games. more »
Compliments frozen beef burgers recalled over E. coli fears
Canada's food watchdog has issued a health hazard alert warning consumers that some packages of Compliments frozen beef burgers may be contaminated with the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. more »
Growth cramping Calgary's quality of life: survey
Turned off by traffic jams, increasing crime and housing costs, the majority of Calgarians polled by the city said their quality of life has deteriorated in the past three years. more »
HST chatter not so harmonious, N.L. minister says Audio
The Newfoundland and Labrador government is warning that reducing the harmonized sales tax may depend on another province's tax decisions. more »
84.37-carat diamond expected to draw bids of up to $16M
An 84.37-carat white diamond touted by Sotheby's for its unprecedented size and beauty could beat the record Wednesday for the most expensive jewel ever sold at an auction. more »
Researchers try to make robots approachable, not creepy
A University of Calgary researcher is studying cartoons, looking for ways to help people accept robots into their lives. more »
Lululemon stock drops after seaweed clothing claims disputed
Shares of yoga-inspired apparel maker Lululemon Athletica Inc. fell by seven per cent in early trading Wednesday after a newspaper report disputing company claims about the benefits from clothing it says contains seaweed. more »
Store clerk receives his $100K after three-peat lotto win
A three-peat lotto win investigated by the Atlantic Lottery Corp. has been cleared for a Fredericton convenience store clerk. more »
Ontario to help create $165M company startup fund
Premier Dalton McGuinty says Ontario is helping to create a $165 million fund to help the province's startup companies. more »
U.S. magazine warns against decking halls with gift cards
Consumer Reports is warning shoppers against giving gift cards this holiday season, saying American shoppers failed to redeem gift cards worth a total of $8 billion US last year. more »
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