Nanotech forestry plant gets government funds
The federal and Quebec governments are putting up at least $20 million to build a demonstration plant that aims to bring nanotechnology to the forest industry. cbc.ca |
Freddie Mac asks for $1.8B more
Freddie Mac, the U.S. government-controlled buyer of mortgages, asks Washington for $1.8 billion more in federal aid after losing more money in the second quarter. cbc.ca |
Shares open lower, led by miners
THE Australian share market opened lower, as major miners led the local market down and investors followed weak Wall Street lead. news.com.au |
Low-income families missing out on RESP benefits
A new website launched Friday with the goal of improving low-income families' awareness of the benefits of RESPs and the free federal grants available to help them save for their children's education. cbc.ca |
Bank of Canada rate hikes not ruled out
The Bank of Canada says it doesn't rule out interest rate increases in the future, but adds they would need to be "carefully considered." cbc.ca |