At $199, Google's Nexus 7 may seem like a tempting tablet, but some potential buyers and analysts say that it lacks hardware features and is a feeble attempt to energize the Android OS in a market dominated by Apple. Google on Wednesday ...
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Microsoft has recognised NeoStream as a company that demonstrates best-in-class capability and market leadership through proven technology success and customer commitment. NeoStream Technologies Inc., Calgary's largest energy services ...
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With approval from the Canadian government granted on Friday, China National Offshore Oil Corp. has crossed the biggest hurdle to its $15.1 billion takeover bid for Nexen and the deal should close by the end of the year, analysts said in ...
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Centre Street Bridge seen in a new light "The Lions Awaken" – which is the new lighting installed on the Centre Street Bridge in Calgary, Canada has received one of two new Design Lion Awards. The Calgary Heritage Authority Lion ...
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Reflecting an improvement in demand for its products,Ply Gem Windows has announced plans to add of 200 jobs and make a significant capital investment at its Rocky Mount,Va.-manufacturing facility by the end of 2014., "The investment in ...
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Tourism Calgary,in partnership with internationally acclaimed fashion designer Paul Hardy,recently unveiled an unparalleled couture"Tweet Dress",the result of a first-of-its-kind social media campaign that highlights Calgary's unique style ...
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FELLFAB CEO Glen Fell and Integral Tactical President Evan Jones jointly announce that an agreement has been made by both companies for the acquisition of Integral Tactical by FELLFAB.FELLFAB will relocate Integral Tactical's operation to ...
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Williams Energy will apply in early 2013 to Alberta's Energy Resources Conservation Board to build a natural gas liquids and olefins processing facilities in the province, even as it aims to add a new petrochemical value chain, the ...
Nordstrom announced plans to start serving customers with its first full-line stores in Canada beginning Fall of 2014. The company is partnering with Cadillac Fairview, one of North America's largest investors, owners and managers of ...
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When it comes to kitchens, the 21st century homeowner is deciding to simplify. Yet, while functionality and comfort when it comes to everyday interaction in this very busy room of the average home, they still want to get the balance right ...
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TORONTO --- After announcing its blockbuster decision earlier this week to acquire its archrival The Brick, retailer Leon's Furniture posted a 15% decline in net profit for the recently ended third quarter, attributing the fall to increased ...
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Retrofitting Calgary's streetlights with LED technology will save money and energy, but comes at a cost, says a report coming before a city committee. A report coming Wednesday to the Standing Policy Committee on Transportation and ...
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TORONTO -- Registration for the 2013 edition of the Canadian Home Furnishings Market, Canada's only national trade event for the furniture and home furnishings industries, is open. The market will run Jan. 12-15 at the International ...
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Brazilian beef firm JBS has entered into an agreement that will see its US business assume operational control of the Canadian operations of XL Foods, the company at the centre of a large-scale food scare. JBS USA will take management of ...
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TORONTO -- Canadian retailer The Hudson's Bay Co. will return to the stock market with an initial public offering of shares planned in the next few months, according to documents filed with securities regulators. HBC was last traded on ...
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