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UPDATE: Globalive says it could launch as early as next week in Toronto and Calgary

December 11, 2009 - 9 h 21

New cellphone company Globalive could launch as early as next week in Toronto and Calgary after the federal government ruled it's Canadian-owned and controlled, a move that should give consumers more choice as it and other new players enter the...

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Allen-Vanguard files for court approval of recapitalization agreement

December 10, 2009 - 16 h 56

Allen-Vanguard Corp. has made a filing under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act that could forestall an $80-million class-action lawsuit launched against the defence products firm in October.

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Trade data gives loonie a boost

December 10, 2009 - 15 h 41

Canada's trade balance moved back into positive territory in October. According to Statistics Canada, "Canada posted a trade surplus with the world of $428 million, as imports decreased 0.8 per cent in October, compared with a deficit of $850...

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Feds relocating revenue agency from Place Vanier

December 10, 2009 - 15 h 25

Public Works plans to begin qualifying landlords this month to provide up to 245,000 square feet of office space outside Ottawa's central business district for the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Federal stimulus effort faces key test in beleaguered Smiths Falls

December 10, 2009 - 14 h 48

Maggie Swanson is worried about the backlash she'll be facing when she raises the price of women's blouses by 25 cents to $3.50.

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DragonWave has its sights set on big U.S. carriers AT& T, Verizon

December 10, 2009 - 12 h 37

Traffic jams on wireless networks due to iPhone and other smartphone users surfing the Internet and downloading video are an opportunity for DragonWave CEO Peter Allen.

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DragonWave has its sights set on big U.S. carriers AT& T, Verizon

December 10, 2009 - 12 h 37

Traffic jams on wireless networks due to iPhone and other smartphone users surfing the Internet and downloading video are an opportunity for DragonWave CEO Peter Allen.

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OSI Geospatial Inc. granted U.S. Army contract worth $5.7M

December 10, 2009 - 12 h 06

The U.S. army has awarded contracts worth $5.7 million to OSI Geospatial Inc. ( TSX:OSI ), a Canadian company whose technology integrates live visual data with any combination of sensor data, imagery, maps and charts.

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WiLAN revenues and pro forma income down in most recent earnings

December 10, 2009 - 10 h 08

Profits surged into the eight figures in Wi-LAN Inc. ( TSX:WIN )'s most recent three-month period, but revenues fell 34 per cent year-over-year amid the backdrop of the economic downturn.

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The envision Group buys Ottawa-based paving company

December 10, 2009 - 9 h 15

The envision Group has made its third acquisition of the year, this time of local paving and concrete company Arnone.

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