| BlackBerry security targeted in UAE The United Arab Emirates' telecommunications watchdog says BlackBerry smartphones are a threat to national security and it is seeking changes in how the devices operate. cbc.ca |
Canada's EI claims rise in June Statistics Canada said Wednesday the number of people who received regular employment insurance benefits climbed for the third straight month in June. cbc.ca |
Miners drag shares lower FALLS to mining and energy stocks led the share market to close about half a per cent lower. news.com.au |
Rio Tinto says no decision on BHP deal MINING company Rio Tinto PLC says it hasn't made any "final decisions" about its planned joint iron ore venture with BHP Billiton Ltd in Western Australia. news.com.au |
Housing affordability improves: RBC Dropping mortgage rates and softer house prices pushed housing affordability higher in the third quarter, the Royal Bank of Canada says in its quarterly housing. cbc.ca |