TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Toronto's mayor, facingallegations that he has been caught on video smoking crackcocaine, saw his dreams of a building a full-service casino inthe heart of Canada's largest city dashed on Tuesday, as councilvoted against a

* TSX rises 129.38 points, or 1.03 percent, to 12,742.43 * Eight of the 10 main sectors advance * Gold shares rise 3.3 percent * RBC up 2.7 percent, ranks among market's most influential names By John Tilak TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main s

* TSX rises 129.38 points, or 1.03 percent, to 12,742.43 * Eight of the 10 main sectors advance * Gold shares rise 3.3 percent * RBC up 2.7 percent, ranks among market's most influential names By John Tilak TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main s

* C$ at C$1.0268 versus US$ or 97.39 U.S. cents * U.S. dips after comments by Fed officials on Tuesday * Fed chairman Bernanke to speak on Wednesday * Bond prices higher across the curve By Solarina...

* C$ at C$1.0268 versus US$ or 97.39 U.S. cents * U.S. dips after comments by Fed officials on Tuesday * Fed chairman Bernanke to speak on Wednesday * Bond prices higher across the curve By Solarina...

TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index jumped more than 1 percent on Tuesday, supported by gains in most major sectors and optimism following positive economic data from Europe. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index unof

Perry Ellis International (Nasdaq: PERY) announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with Delta Galil Industries USA, granting rights for Original Penguin by Munsingwear men's underwear and sleepwear for the U.S. and Canada.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CHICAGO (Reuters) - The United States is poised to introduce stricter rules on the labeling of meat imports this week, a move that is likely to heat up a simmering trade dispute with Canada and Mexico.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba/CHICAGO (Reuters) - The United States is poised to introduce stricter rules on the labeling of meat imports this week, a move that is likely to heat up a simmering trade dispute with Canada and Mexico.

* Bank of Canada chief says Europe should learn from Japan

* Bank of Canada chief says Europe should learn from Japan

* Bank of Canada chief says Europe should learn from Japan

TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Jacobson will join Bank of Montreal as vice-chairman after he leaves his diplomatic post and will work in the bank's U.S. division, BMO said on Tuesday.

* TSX rises 126.50 points, or 1 percent, at 12,739.55 * Eight of the 10 main sectors advance * Gold shares rise 3.5 percent * RBC up 1.2 percent to play market's biggest influence By John Tilak TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index ju

The market yesterday was a write-off in terms of price action, as a few sovereign nations managed to squeeze in a national holiday in parts of Europe and in Canada. This week's U.S. fundamental highlight will be delivered tomorrow ? the Federal

TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's top banking regulatorsaid on Tuesday she is focused on the risk Canada's big banksface from low interest rates and real estate lending, but ishappy that the...

TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's top banking regulator said on Tuesday she is focused on the risk Canada's big banks face from low interest rates and real estate lending, but is happy that the housing market is moving into more balanced territory

TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's top banking regulator said on Tuesday she is focused on the risk Canada's big banks face from low interest rates and real estate lending, but is happy that the...

* C$ at C$1.0293 versus US$ or 97.15 U.S. cents * Fed chairman Bernanke to speak on Wednesday * Bond prices mixed By Solarina Ho TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was weaker against the...

* C$ at C$1.0293 versus US$ or 97.15 U.S. cents * Fed chairman Bernanke to speak on Wednesday * Bond prices mixed By Solarina Ho TORONTO, May 21 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar was weaker against the...

Amazon.ca (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced the launch of Amazon Cloud Drive on Amazon.ca. Customers in Canada can now easily upload and securely store all of their digital files in the Amazon Cloud, and access them using Cloud Drive for Windows and Mac

May 21 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index looked set to open slightly higher, catching up with gains in global equity markets following a Canadian long weekend, as investors cautiously awaited the release on Wednesday of minutes from the latest U.

TORONTO, May 20 (Reuters) - The mayor of Canada's largestcity, facing allegations that he smoked crack cocaine, and maderacial and homophobic slurs on video, must either refute theaccusations or step down, fellow city politicians say.

The Gold Report: Thibaut, at your presentation at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada in March, you said that country risk was the second most important factor investors should look at when analyzing mining companies. Obviously, mana

The Gold Report: Thibaut, at your presentation at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada in March, you said that country risk was the second most important factor investors should look at when analyzing mining companies. Obviously, mana

May 20 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories fromselected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified thesestories and does not vouch for their accuracy.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness" grossed $70.6 million this weekend in the U.S. and Canada, falling short of Paramount Pictures' hopes. But the movie sold better overseas than the 2009 "Star Trek."

Nigel Wright resigned on Sunday over his role in an mounting expenses scandal which is threatening to undermine the Conservative government

May 19 (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

May 19 (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newestinstallment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted tothe top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekendticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

May 19 (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

May 19 (Reuters) - "Star Trek Into Darkness," the newest installment in the classic intergalactic franchise, blasted to the top of movie box office charts with $70.6 million in weekend ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada.

Canada's oil sand mines will eventually produce up to two trillion barrels of oil and what that could mean for the environment has been debated for years. What's often overlooked though is a coke byproduct that results from refining the tar-like bitu

According to an analyst, the Canadian device maker is making significant strides on its home turf.

This week, an unidentified man redefined generosity by anonymously donating a large sum of money to a Canadian animal shelter. According to Canada's Metro News,...

Refining Canada’s petroleum-soaked oil sands produces petroleum coke, which an environmentalist calls “the dirtiest residue from the dirtiest oil on earth.”    

A former investment-banking analyst at a unit of Bank of Montreal (BMO) agreed to pay a total of 1.2 million Canadian dollars ($1.2 million) among other penalties to settle insider-trading charges, as Canada's biggest securities regulators continue t

The Obama administration is still playing it cool with environmentalists. First it skirted the protracted battle over the Keystone XL pipeline, which could carry dirty tar sands oil from Canada to the American Gulf Coast. Now it’s facing opposi

The good news is that the system of checks and balances worked.

* TSX rises 105.45 points, or 0.84 percent, at 12,613.05 * Nine of 10 main sectors advance; materials lag * Decent U.S. data, possible end to easing aids confidence * RBC biggest positive influence, up almost 2 percent * Fed warns BMO on anti-money l

* TSX rises 105.45 points, or 0.84 percent, at 12,613.05 * Nine of 10 main sectors advance; materials lag * Decent U.S. data, possible end to easing aids confidence * RBC biggest positive influence, up almost 2 percent * Fed warns BMO on anti-money l

* C$ ends at C$1.0291 vs US$, or 97.17 U.S. cents * Weak Canadian inflation means no rate hike on horizon * US$ strengthens near 10-mth high on Fed QE debate * Bond prices mixed By Andrea Hopkins...

* C$ ends at C$1.0291 vs US$, or 97.17 U.S. cents * Weak Canadian inflation means no rate hike on horizon * US$ strengthens near 10-mth high on Fed QE debate * Bond prices mixed By Andrea Hopkins...

But I have bad news for you, Canada: Americans have learned about Rob Ford, and we’ll have no more of your smug superiority

TORONTO, May 17 (Reuters) - The main Canadian stock index ended higher on Friday as strong performances from some heavyweight banking and energy stocks minimized the damage from gold miners stung by bullion's continued decline. The Toronto Stock Exch

* TSX rises 35.39 points, or 0.29 percent, at 12,543.99 * Nine of 10 main sectors advance * Suncor biggest positive influence, up 2 percent * Fed warns BMO on anti-money laundering; stock up By John Tilak TORONTO, May 17 (Reuters) - Canada's main sto

(The following statement was released by the rating agency) CHICAGO, May 17 (Fitch) Canadian bank regulators have moved ahead of their global counterparts in specifying the terms under which certain types of contingent capital could be converted to c

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