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  • New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier New business jet Challenger 350 launched by Bombardier

    GENEVA - Canadian aeroplane maker Bombardier has expanded its leading Challenger family of business jets with the launch of the new Challenger 350 aircraft in collaboration with global leader in private aviation, US firm NetJets. The launch on Monday was held at a special event here at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE). Bombardier said deliveries of the ...

  • Paddy Lowe to join Mercedes early

    Agreement has been reached between Mercedes and McLaren for Paddy Lowe to join the works team ahead of the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix June 9. The announcement of Lowe leaving McLaren for Mercedes was made in February and the British racing engineer was supposed to join the team at the end of 2013. "Paddy will strengthen the team in the role of executive director (technical) and will work ...

  • ConocoPhillips pulls back on plan to sell Canadian oil sands assets

    ConocoPhillips Co. is pulling back on plans to sell its Canadian oil sands assets after it exceeded its target for raising capital by divesting energy properties elsewhere in the world.The oil and gas major had been looking to find buyers or partners for 50 per cent of its mostly undeveloped oil sands holdings as part of its quest to pocket between $8-billion (U.S.) and $10-billion by selling ...

  • Still hope for missing Canadian student

    Police and family members are refusing to give up hope for a Canadian man who went missing in NSW's Snowy Mountains more than a week ago.Prabhdeep Srawn's rental car was found on May 13 at Charlotte Pass Village, one of several ski resorts nestled on the slopes of Mount Kosciuszko, Australia's highest peak.Police say he intended to hike up the 2228-metre mountain and then onto ...

  • Comforting Skin will creep you out of yours

    The weekly home video onslaught also brings some Canadian fare as well that is more than worth our attention. "Comforting Skin" is a psychological thriller that looks at our deep seeded need to be loved and puts a chilling spin on ...

Movie Review

Kuroneko [Blu-Ray]

Kuroneko [Blu-Ray]

Rooted in ancient Japanese folklore, Kaneto Shindos Kuroneko (Black Cat) is a film firmly rooted in both earthbound psychological torment and otherworldly vengeance. It is thus a significant departure from the majority of the directors films, which are praised for their postwar r ... ...

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  • ‘Teen Mom’ star Kailyn Lowry still angry with her friends

    Kailyn Lowry may be excited that her husband is home from the air force, but it sounds like she is going through some personal changes. She has been working a lot to provide for her son and their family, as her husband is gone for his training, and it sounds like she ...

  • Oklahoma tornado rescue crews work through night

    Updated Rescue crews work through the night Death toll at 51 is expected to rise Tornado was EF4, second-most powerful twister on enhanced Fujita scale Downed power lines, open gas lines pose risk in storm's ...

  • Harper to address Tory caucus amid Senate scandal

    Conservative senator and party stalwart Doug Finley , who died earlier this month. Solemn-looking cabinet ministers, senators, aides and strategists declined to speak to reporters about a burgeoning Senate scandal which is likely to receive continued attention this week. Harper will address the Conservative caucus and the media Tuesday morning, before departing to South America for trade ...

  • What kind of home can $380588 buy

    What will $380,588 buy in Vancouver as compared with Windsor? Use the dropdown menus below to filter by province and city and see how the regions stack ...

  • The Bank of Canada’s phantom Council

    Stephen Poloz, centre, walks with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty, left, and Mark Carney after being named as the next Governor of the Bank of Canada during a news conference , Thursday May 2, 2013 in Ottawa. (Adrian Wyld/THE CANADIAN ...

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