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<title>Quebec to spend billions to retrofit aging nuclear plant</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184119597</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  a good business decision for the regional economy as well as for the rest of  ...  completely false.&quot; Between 2002 and 2005, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission repeatedly found radiation protection  ...  comes at a time of growth for Canada&apos;s nuclear industry as governments expand their power  ...
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<title>Leaders ramp up rhetoric</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184119174</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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... Election talk between Canada&apos;s top two political leaders bordered on fighting  ...  trigger an election. &quot;I am listening to Canadians and many Canadians are telling me now,  ...  is) worried about the state of the economy. He is ready to break the spirit  ...
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<title>Target&apos;s 2Q profit declines 7.6 per cent but beats analyst expectations</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118944</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  7.6 per cent but beats analyst expectations (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW  ...  despite continued weak sales in a challenging economy. The Minneapolis-based discounter said Tuesday that earnings  ...
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<title>The Canadian Press Business News Budget for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118942</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
<description>
... The Canadian Press Business News Budget for Tuesday, Aug.  ...  comes at a time of growth for Canada&apos;s nuclear industry as governments expand their power  ...  2nd Writethru. Moved. TORONTO _ The Canadian economy appears to be growing after grinding to  ...
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<title>TJX sells Bob&apos;s Stores to Versa Capital Management and Crystal Capital</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118938</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  to Versa Capital Management and Crystal Capital (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) CHICAGO  ...  were turning to discount retailers as the economy sours. TJX shares fell 82 cents, or  ...
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<title>Medtronic first quarter profit up on stent, spinal strength</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118937</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  quarter profit up on stent, spinal strength (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Medtronic  ...  when compared to other segments of the economy,&apos;&apos; Hawkins said. The company spent US$66 million  ...
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<title>Astral Radio shuts down online and TV classified ad division, 38 jobs affected</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118934</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  TV classified ad division, 38 jobs affected (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MONTREAL  ...  with employees to help them find other employment and will provide pro-rated refunds to all  ...  or on-air classified ads. Montreal-based Astral is Canada&apos;s largest radio broadcaster, but is also involved  ...
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<title>Business staffing plans for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118933</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  staffing plans for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008 (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BUSINESS  ...  comes at a time of growth for Canada&apos;s nuclear industry as governments expand their power  ...  Will be Updated. TORONTO _ The Canadian economy appears to be growing after grinding to  ...
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<title>Mega Brands expects to restore profitability with $75 million cash infusion</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118931</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  restore profitability with $75 million cash infusion (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) MONTREAL  ...  to release shipped product. He expects rising inflation in China and the lower Canadian dollar  ...
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<title>Apple says battery problem with single supplier caused iPod overheating</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118926</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  problem with single supplier caused iPod overheating (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SEATTLE  ...  while being recharged, according to Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry official Hiroyuki Yoshitsune. A  ...
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<title>Cross-border shoppers may get tax break in guards&apos; contract dispute</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118925</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  get tax break in guards&apos; contract dispute (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NIAGARA  ...  just a ridiculous offer ... especially when inflation is close to four per cent,&apos;&apos; he  ...  without paying duties and taxes on it.&apos;&apos; Canada Border Services Agency spokeswoman Tracie LeBlanc described  ...
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<title>General Motors offers employee discount to all on 2008 models</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118922</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  employee discount to all on 2008 models (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW  ...  boost its declining sales amid a weak economy and a rapid shift in demand away  ...
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<title>Wholesale sales register fifth hike in six months in June, economy slowly growing</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118919</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  fifth hike in six months in June, economy slowly growing (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) TORONTO  ...  be as bleak as first thought. Statistics Canada reported Tuesday wholesale sales were up two  ...
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<title>Home Depot&apos;s 2Q profit drops 24 per cent, hit by housing slump</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118911</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  24 per cent, hit by housing slump (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) NEW  ...  business has been hurt by the sluggish economy and the housing slowdown, that&apos;s also battering  ...  year. Last week Rona, which competes in Canada against established rival Home Depot and newcomer  ...
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<title>U.S. wholesale prices rising at fastest pace since 1981</title>
<link>http://www.einnews.com/news.php?wid=184118904</link>
<pubDate>20 Aug 2008 09:31 GMT</pubDate>
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...  prices rising at fastest pace since 1981 (Canadian Press (delayed) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON  ...  Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) WASHINGTON _ Wholesale inflation in the United States soared in July,  ...  April through July intended to keep the economy out of a deep recession. Retail giants  ...
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