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Excellent development. Hopefully, with the right support this process can help replace fossil fuels. Chemists accidentally turn carbon dioxide to ethanol in breakthrough study In a fortuitous turn of events, researchers in Tennessee have turned carbon dioxide into ethanol in what they’re...

Next elections are secured. Blob Ford is attempting to roll in his grave. Ontario reaches agreement on $7B transit funding plan for Toronto The Ontario government and the City of Toronto have reached an agreement to fund $7 billion in transit projects, including funding for SmartTrack as...

Climate change kills resources folks. Don't know how many times you have to be reminded. Time to buy more Canadian wine? Climate change driving up prices from other wine regions The weather in the summer of 2015 was unlike anything Chile's Aurelio Montes Jr. had experienced in nearly 30...

The market's just not ready. Housing and debt risks best addressed by government, rates blunt tool: Poloz Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz says risks from household debt and the housing market will be better addressed by the government's recent policy moves than by adjusting interest...

Liberals announce changes to spousal sponsorship rules Starting early next year, migrants sponsored by their Canadian spouses won’t be required to stay in a relationship for two years in order to keep their permanent resident status in the country. In a notice published Friday, the Liberal...

For the people who find the economics stuff incredibly important (even though the economy doesn't really matter)... Canada's GDP grew for 3rd straight month in August The goods-producing sector is now "within a hair's breadth of where it began the year," TD economist Brian DePratto said...

Oil, eh? :lol: U.S. pipeline project pushes Enbridge Energy Partners to $406.4-million loss Enbridge Energy Partners said it lost $406-million (U.S.) in its third quarter, primarily due to the indefinite deferral of the proposed Sandpiper pipeline in the U.S. Midwest. The limited partnership...

What I've said all along. There really is no need to be concerned about the economy. The top issues are still xenophobia and climate change. Canadians must lose irrational fear of increased deficits, economist says As Canada's finance minister consults widely in preparation for the next...

Brad Wall's still blowing smoke on climate change Three examples illustrate how Premier Wall’s ideas run counter to Canada’s interests. First, his proposal that Saskatchewan (and by extension Canada) should get credit for exports of uranium is plagued by inconsistencies. It ignores the fact...

Alberta private school closed amid allegations of pocketing public dollars An Alberta home-schooling association has been ousted for allegedly pocketing nearly $1 million taxpayer dollars from Alberta Education that was meant to fund the education of thousands of students. According to the...

Not a fan of free trade but for those who are... Belgium reaches deal to back EU-Canada trade agreement BRUSSELS — The Belgian government has reached a deal to back the free trade deal between the European Union and Canada on the day the agreement was supposed to be officially signed with...

I believe it. He's done a good job. The unbelievable popularity of Canada’s Justin Trudeau OTTAWA — Justin Trudeau just keeps on moving. On one day, he’s at a Montreal arena with the visiting Chinese premier dropping a ceremonial puck. Both are wearing Canadiens hockey sweaters. On...

So now we know why Walter left. So-cons warn split with religious right could cost Ontario PCs next election Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown needs to understand the message social conservatives sent him in Niagara West-Glanbrook or the party will lose another election...

Enough with oil already. Bella Bella Oil Spill Called ‘An Environmental Disaster’ BELLA BELLA, B.C. — A report says two tanks containing oil or contaminants from a submerged tug west of Bella Bella, off British Columbia’s central coast, were either torn open or severely damaged when the...

For those of you who actually worry about things like the economy.... I don't know why you bother but here's some good news for yous Canada in a 'very good fiscal situation' to run deficits, says Poloz Canada is in a very good fiscal situation and should not be worried about running up...

Economic performance and policy during the Harper years Relative to the 1984-2005 period, Canadian economic performance during the Harper government years worsened on most aggregate measures of growth and jobs. Canadian macroeconomic performance during the Harper government years was driven...

Soon we won't have any conservatives anywhere. I'm so stoked! Trudeau draws big Alberta crowd in traditional Conservative riding Justin Trudeau drew a crowd of 1,300 people in Medicine Hat, Alta., last night, as he is helping local Liberal candidate Stan Sakamoto campaign in a by-election...

Shocking. I am shocked. Chris Christie Facing 10 Years In Prison As Summons Issued For Misconduct In Office NBC4 in New York reported: A judge has found probable cause for a complaint of official misconduct against Gov. Chris Christie related to the George Washington Bridge closure. The...

Canada’s economy gains 67,200 jobs in September, beating economists expectations OTTAWA — For the first time in two years, the Canadian economy managed to string together two consecutive monthly employment gains — helping to keep the jobless rate in check during September. As well, the pace of...

Liberal carbon price at $10 a tonne in 2018, rising to $50 by 2022 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal Liberal government will establish a "floor price" on carbon pollution of $10 a tonne in 2018, rising to $50 a tonne by 2022. Trudeau is making the announcement as he kicks...