May 15th, 2008
Louis Vuitton's current advertising campaign--starring Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards using the brand's original monogrammed steamer -- is a departure from recent campaigns, in which actresses like Scarlett Johansson and Uma Thurman promoted the company's handbags.
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May 15th, 2008
OTTAWA, Ontario, May 15, 2008 ? New home construction will begin to slow in 2008, but remain high by historical standards, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation?s (CMHC) second quarter Housing Market Outlook, Canada Edition report.
Higher mortgage carrying costs will be a catalyst for the decrease in residential construction to 214,650 units in 2008, from 228,343 in ?
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May 14th, 2008
The federal government is being called upon to explain why an amendment to the Canadian Transportation Act, which passed through Parliament last summer and would force Canadian airlines to divulge all fees, costs and taxes in the advertised price of airfares, has not been enacted.
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May 13th, 2008
HAMILTON, Ontario, May 13, 2008 ? A ground breaking ceremony is being held today for a new women?s shelter in Hamilton. The 40-bed facility is the first of four buildings designated for the site that will be named Good Shepherd Square and will help provide women fleeing abuse and their children with a safe and supportive environment.
?Our government is committed to making ?
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May 12th, 2008
You've filed your 2007 tax return and are anxiously awaiting your Notice of Assessment. What if the Canada Revenue Agency
disagrees with your filing position or denies some of your business expenses?
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May 12th, 2008
Most international shoppers draw a blank when asked to name products, companies or brands they associate with Canada -- the result of years of branding neglect by Canadian business and government, a leading marketing scholar says.
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May 12th, 2008
Old-fashioned thrift is in short supply in North America.
Savings rates in Canada and the United States have been -1% since
2005, a phenomenon known as "dissaving."
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