Tekmira shares soar on US contract
Vancouver-based Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corp.'s shares soar, a day after the firm announced a contract with the U.S. Defence Department worth up to $140 million. cbc.ca |
N.W.T. lawsuit against Bell now class action
A lawsuit against Bell Mobility by two Yellowknife men, who say the mobile carrier charges for non-existent 911 service, has been certified as a class-action lawsuit within the Northwest Territories. cbc.ca |
Strong data increases rate hike chance
STRONGER than expected retail trade and building approvals figures have "blitzed expectations" and make a rate hike by the end of the year all but certain, economists say. news.com.au |
Tax relief offered to Igor victims
The Canada Revenue Agency is offering some tax respite for Newfoundland residents who are struggling to meet their financial obligations because of expenses incurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Igor. cbc.ca |
TIMELINE-Key moments in Yahoo's business
Yahoo Inc shares have gained more than 6 percent since reports last week that a variety of private equity firms, including Silver Lake Partners, were exploring a potential buyout of the company. us.rd.yahoo.com |