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Soldier's surprise baby >B10

Sony ushers in 4K resolution, $25,000 cost

Even Sony concedes its latest TV is a tough sell.

Canadians like paying under table

Survey says most of us avoid taxes - and don't feel guilty about it

Giant diamond field found in Siberia

A diamond field containing trillions of carats has been discovered hidden under a giant meteorite crater in Siberia, Russian scientists have disclosed.

McCain doubles China capacity

McCain Foods Ltd. announced plans Wednesday to double the capacity of its potato processing plant in Harbin, China. Financial details of the expansion were not immediately available.

Gold merger valued at $1.1 billion

B2Gold Corp. expects to make a "a big jump forward" in its expansion plans by acquiring CGA Mining Ltd. and its mine in the Philippines through a friendly all stock deal they value at $1.1 billion.
Report pushes for arsenic limits in rice

Report pushes for arsenic limits in rice

Consumer Reports is urging U.S. limits for arsenic in rice after tests of more than 60 popular products from Kellogg's Rice Krispies to Gerber infant cereal showed most contained some level of inorganic arsenic, a known human carcinogen.

Firms take wrong approach on hiring top talent: agency

A new report suggests Canadian firms are having trouble attracting skilled employees, and it may be because they are not attuned to what top talent wants.
Auto negotiations 'optimistic'

Auto negotiations 'optimistic'

General Motors and Chrysler were still at the bargaining table Wednesday with the Canadian Auto Workers Union, and analysts believe the union will be victorious in achieving similar deals to the one inked with Ford.

CN admits CP Rail rival will catch up

New CEO will fix shortcomings; good for industry