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Potash Corp. in talks with Israeli government

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan confirmed Wednesday that it has held talks with Israeli government officials about increasing its stake in Israel Chemical Ltd. However, the fertilizer giant said no deal has been formulated.
Panasonic's red ink flows fast

Panasonic's red ink flows fast

Panasonic Corp.'s losses ballooned to 698 billion yen ($8.

Canfor reopens Radium mill

Canfor Corp. has reopened its sawmill in Radium Hot Springs after a $38.5-million upgrade. The company says once the mill is operating at full capacity next year it will produce 240 million board feet annually and employ 144 people.

Ballard reports $9-million loss

Fuel cell company Ballard Power Systems is reporting a loss for the third quarter on weak sales and revenue.

Chefs gather for good cause

Greater Victoria's top chefs are ready to dish out dinner for the winner of a draw to support local food sustainability. Cook Culture, at 1317 Blanshard St., is raising money and awareness between Nov. 10 and Dec.

St. Andrew's stays hot in Colonist Cup soccer

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New operator for Sidney market

A former co-ordinator of the Sidney summer market has been named its new operator after the previous manager and the town battled over who should run the popular event. Laurie McDermid's new job starts January 1.

TSX buoyed by rising oil, copper prices

The Toronto stock market racked up a solid gain, led by advances in mining stocks amid rising oil and copper prices.

China deal turns Canada into 'resource colony': foes

An investment treaty with China that would turn Canada into a "resource colony" is about to be ratified despite almost no parliamentary debate, opposition critics charge.

Bill to expand police access to data set to return

The Conservative government's widely criticized online surveillance legislation may be on the back burner, but another bill that would expand police access to Internet users' data is about to resurface.