Category Archives: Canadian News

RBC, TD Bank go on acquisition spree to bolster slowing profit

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Administrator

[courtesy of DelawareOnline.com] Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto- Dominion Bank announced acquisitions from U.S. companies for almost $20 billion in combined assets to bolster profit ahead of an expected slowdown in domestic consumer lending. Royal Bank, the country’s largest … Continue reading →

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Downtown condo location delivers: You can have it all

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Administrator

[written by Sarah Kelsey, courtesy of NationalPost.com] Part one of three: The sights and storeys of Toronto’s downtown east If you’re looking to buy a condo in downtown Toronto, but can’t decide if you want to live where the action … Continue reading →

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Occupy Toronto supporters to mark 1-year anniversary at downtown park

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Administrator

[written by Shawn McKeown, courtesy of CityTV.com] Some supporters of the Occupy Toronto movement will gather at the downtown park they camped out at for more than a month in 2011 to mark the one-year anniversary of their protest. According … Continue reading →

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Small businesses less satisfied with Canadian banks than retail customers: study

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Administrator

[courtesy of TheCanadianPress.com] TORONTO – Small businesses are less satisfied with Canada’s five largest banks than retail customers, says a J.D. Power and Associated study that ranked Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) in top spot in terms of satisfaction among this key banking … Continue reading →

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Toronto casino up for debate at town hall

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Administrator

[courtesy of CBC News] The controversial topic of bringing a casino to Toronto will be up for debate at a town hall meeting Wednesday evening. Some councillors are expected to attend the special meeting of Toronto and East York community … Continue reading →

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