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GM says most of its US dealers agree to upgrades, but some question costs LAS VEGAS, Nev. - General Motors Co. said Saturday that most of its 4,400 U.S. dealers have agreed to upgrade their showrooms over the next four years. The upgrades include new signs, more modern interiors and lounges with free Wi-Fi. In some cases, dealers might also open cafes or salons. The... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 19:18:54

Would Jesus support big tax on the rich? Obama thinks so Plus, Cinderella or Dorothy? How women can change the rules Province: Ontario Newspaper: The Global and Mail Region: Toronto and GTA Feed: Top Report On Business stories Date: 2012-02-04 18:43:19

Greek crisis: Finance minister sets Sunday deadline Evangelos Venizelos said debt negotiations must be completed by Sunday night, without saying why. "We stand at the razor's edge," he told reporters. Province: Ontario Newspaper: Toronto Star Region: Toronto and GTA Feed: All Business news Date: 2012-02-04 17:40:53

BBB wants youth to make biz ethics videos Students are being given the opportunity to create short videos that showcase their ethics in the Student Ethics Award schoolarship Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Tricity News Region: BC Region Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 15:04:26

B.C. business confidence growing slowly The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) business confidence barometer index increased slightly in January Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Clearwater Times Region: BC Region Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 15:02:50

$700K research investment to boost bio-economy A $700,000 investment will help forest companies create jobs by turning their waste wood into high-value bio-products Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Clearwater Times Region: BC Region Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 15:02:49

Province seeks reforestation partners The ministry has issued a request for proposals for replanting Crown land damaged by wildfires, pine beetle and other factors Province: British Columbia Newspaper: Clearwater Times Region: BC Region Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 15:02:48

Vacation deals abound if you know where to look VANCOUVER -- Once the glow of the holidays has worn off, many people will be interested in seeking some sunshine with a winter's holiday. Travel expert Claire Newell says the best deals can be found at resort destinations through charter airlines and vacation companies. "It's always cheaper if Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Finance Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:27

Look to the stars to see what to dump -- or keep IF you had all your savings in cash today, what stocks would you buy? It is perhaps the best way to look at investment decisions. People have the tendency to cling to losing stocks because they want to recover their initial investment. This is really not a healthy way to position a portfolio Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Finance Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:26

What seniors need to know about OAS, GIS benefits CANADIANS can receive Old Age Security (OAS) benefits at age 65. OAS provides up to $537 per month. Low-income seniors can also receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) on top of their basic OAS. On the other hand, if your income is more than $67,688, your OAS benefits are clawed Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Finance Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:25

Know where to invest CALGARY -- The new year isn't exactly getting off to a rosy start, with debt woes in Europe and economic uncertainty in the United States weighing on investors' minds, but experts say there might be some bright spots to look out for in 2012. "People are scared, and rightfully so. It's been a Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Finance Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:24

Anti-pep talk With a nickname like Dr. Doom, it's not hard to figure Marc Faber might have a pessimistic take on investing, the economy and the state of the world. Faber, a Swiss-born economist living in Thailand, is one of the world's leading investment contrarians. His investment newsletter, the Gloom, Boom... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Finance Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:22

Anti-pep talk With a nickname like Dr. Doom, it's not hard to figure Marc Faber might have a pessimistic take on investing, the economy and the state of the world. Faber, a Swiss-born economist living in Thailand, is one of the world's leading investment contrarians. His investment newsletter, the Gloom, Boom Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:08

Be aware of social media benefits, risks CALGARY -- Social media are more pervasive than ever in the workplace and appear to be finding some new uses, along with the usual potential benefits and risks already commonly known to employers and employees. "In terms of workplace relations, social media open up an avenue for a meaningful Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:07

Money Makeover: Monkey on their backs Helen has a pet name for a bank loan dogging her family for the past few years. "I like to call it the 'orangutan," says the 31-year-old mother of a four-year-old child from a previous relationship. The $10,000-plus loan isn't the only debt monkey on her and her partner Braden's back. She still Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:06

Unemployment rate highest in nine months OTTAWA -- Canada's jobs engine appears to have stalled in line with economic growth, prompting some leading economists to call on Ottawa to hold off announced spending cuts. The country's unemployment rate rose to a nine-month high of 7.6 per cent last month, Statistics Canada reported Friday, Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:04

Plant closure puts 450 out of work in Ontario TORONTO -- The Canadian Auto Workers union president said he wasn't surprised Friday to hear American-based heavy-equipment-maker Caterpillar Inc. is closing its Electro-Motive plant in London, Ont., a month after it locked out 450 workers. The closure was a "callous" move but not unexpected, Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:03

Bureaucrats to oversee increased monitoring of oilsands projects EDMONTON -- A long-awaited plan from the federal and Alberta governments on how to gauge the environmental effects of the oilsands will watch for more contaminants, in more places, more often. But monitoring will be run -- at least at first -- by bureaucrats instead of an independent Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:02

New Flyer shares hit the gas NEW Flyer Industries shares have been on a tear the past two weeks, even though the company recently released information indicating its year-end production and order backlog are down. At least one analyst believes the recent surge is caused by investors who are catching up to what had been a Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:01:00

Domtar sticking with care homes, shuns tissue MONTREAL -- Domtar Corp., North America's biggest producer of business and copying papers, is staying with its recent expansion into the personal-care sector and has no designs on the highly competitive tissue market, CEO John Williams said Friday. He told analysts the personal-care business has Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:00:59

Farmers have too little land and food in crowded Ethiopia WOLAYTA-SODDO, Ethiopia -- When you write a column called Rural Revival, it's a rare opportunity to be able to write it occasionally from the perspective of another country. And when it comes to finding a different perspective on rural and agricultural affairs, a place such as Ethiopia is the Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:00:58

The case for shares continues to stand A pretty sharp reader wrote me a while back to argue against my recommendation to buy stocks. He said a lack of volume didn't bode well for shares (volume being a gauge of interest in the stock market). With all due respect, however, I will disagree and reiterate my case for shares. Exhibit A... Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Winnipeg Free Press Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 12:00:56

Reports say China fires 7 officials, punishes 2 after toxic cadmium spill in southern river BEIJING, China - An environmental protection director and six other officials have been fired after a spill of toxic cadmium in a river in southern China threatened drinking water supplies for millions of people, news reports said Saturday. The spill in January prompted residents of Liuzhou, a Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 11:54:34

Report: Russia's Gazprom acknowledges cutting gas supplies to Europe MOSCOW - Russia's Gazprom has acknowledged that it briefly reduced gas supplies to Europe as Prime Minister Vladimir Putin ordered the Kremlin-controlled monopoly to concentrate on domestic customers. Gazprom's Andrey Kruglov is quoted by the RIA Novosti agency as saying Saturday that for Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 11:54:33

Indian court rules against prosecuting powerful government minister in telecoms scandal NEW DELHI - An Indian court has ruled that a powerful minister will not have to stand trial in a multibillion-dollar telecommunications scandal, giving the beleaguered government a reprieve. Judge O.P. Saini on Saturday dismissed opposition politician Subramanian Swamy's request that Home Province: Manitoba Newspaper: Brandon Sun Region: Prairies Feed: Business Date: 2012-02-04 11:54:31

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