Canada defends block on BHP bid for Potash decision

BHP Billiton's $39bn (£24bn) bid for Potash Corp would have given Australia an edge in key markets such as China and India, Canada's agriculture minister said yesterday, giving the first hints to the reasons behind the country's rejection of the proposed deal.- 05/11/2010, Business News

BlueBay founders net £82m from sale

Royal Bank of Canada has agreed to buy the London-based fund manager BlueBay Asset Management for £963m in a push to cement its position as leading global wealth manager.- 19/10/2010, Business News

Air force pilot admits killing two women

A Canadian commander who once served as pilot for the Queen has pleaded guilty to the murders of two women, the sexual assaults of two others and dozens of breaking and entering charges. - 19/10/2010, Americas

X Japan confirms North American tour details

X Japan, the biggest rock band in Japanese history, is set to make its first tour of the United States and Canada, announced the band on August 16. The seven-date tour runs from September 25 through October 10.- 19/08/2010, Music

Toxic BPA detected in 91 percent of Canadians: study

The toxic chemical Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is detectable in the urine of more than nine in 10 Canadians, according to a study released Monday.- 17/08/2010, Health & Families

Dana pays £270m for Petro Canada Netherlands

Dana Petroleum has agreed to buy rival Petro Canada Netherlands for £270m in a deal that will give the Aberdeen-based oil prospector access to the Dutch sector of the North Sea. - 15/06/2010, Business News

Chrysler recall goes international

Chrysler has expanded its vehicle recall to cover models sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico and other countries.- 08/06/2010, Motoring

Canada's privacy czar launches Google investigation

Canada's privacy commissioner said Tuesday she was probing Google's inadvertent collection of data from unsecured wireless networks as its cars photographed streetscapes for its mapping service.- 02/06/2010, Media

Canadian forestry firms agree to curb boreal forest logging

Forestry companies announced Tuesday a pact with environmentalists to stop logging huge swathes of Canada's boreal forest and protect caribou herds in exchange for suspending protests.- 24/05/2010, Environment

Canada seeks to turn Sable Island into national park

The Canadian government is seeking to list Sable Island, renowned for shipwrecks and unlikely wild horses off the coast of Nova Scotia, as a national park, Environment Minister Jim Prentice said Tuesday.- 23/05/2010, Environment

Canada broadcaster seeks to revolutionize energy consumption

Imagine loading your dishwasher after supper and walking away, allowing radio-activated technology and your energy provider to figure out when it would be cheapest to wash your dishes.- 02/05/2010, Environment

Ash cloud could hit Canadian coast Monday: forecasters

Volcanic ash from last week's eruption in Iceland could hit the eastern coast of Canada on Monday, forecasters at Britain's Met Office said.- 19/04/2010, News & Advice

Countdown Shanghai: Canada calls on Cirque du Soleil to add a little Expo magic

Canada wanted something a little different for its pavilion at World Expo 2010. And when it comes to being a little bit different, the people behind the nation's famous Cirque du Soleil set a pretty high standard.- 16/04/2010, New Articles

Canada reports mildest winter on record

Canada jumps into spring after having recorded the mildest and driest winter on record, Environment Canada reported Friday.- 20/03/2010, Environment

Automotive recall recap

General Motors and Nissan both announced product recalls this week.- 06/03/2010, Motoring