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If you worry about online privacy, pay attention to this debate - Globe and Mail
“This,” a government official speaking on background acknowledged, “is where it gets sticky.” Under the new law, police will be able to acquire your online and mobile ID without a warrant, just as they acquired Ms. Smithers'.
Key Greek bondholders meet to 'take stock' of crisis - Globe and Mail
The so-called steering committee of the Institute of International Finance will gather in Paris for an “important meeting ... to really take stock” of the talks, the person said on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
'Pragmatic, operational-type guy' takes over reins at RIM - Globe and Mail
But sources close to the company describe the production and planning process at the Waterloo, Ont.-based global giant as almost completely broken – plagued by conflicting messages from a divided leadership, organizational confusion that led to product ...
Tories ponder cuts to MP pensions after watchdog details lucrative trough - Globe and Mail
A senior Tory MP, who asked not to be named, told The Globe the caucus will “support some reforms,” adding this will be a “caucus decision not an edict from PMO or Finance.” Making the rounds of political talk shows Wednesday, Mr. Clement picked his ...
Cooling dim sum bonds: more palatable to more players - Globe and Mail
Buyers of China Development Bank's recent 15-year bond included insurance companies from Taiwan and fund managers in Europe, according to a person close to the matter, indicating broader interest than before in holding long-dated yuan debt. ...
Mayor's team scrambles as moment of truth approaches - Globe and Mail
Left-leaning councillors want to go even further with a plan to undo about $40-million worth of the mayor's budget, according to several councillors speaking on background. What's clear is that council will not simply rubber-stamp the mayor's fiscal ...
Banks' consumer lending units proving a tough sell - Globe and Mail
HSBC Bank Canada has tried for months to unload its consumer finance division, which specializes in non-prime consumer loans, but a deal is unlikely to be reached, according to a person familiar with the process. The sale of HSBC Finance Canada was ...
Ontario Place has been proposed as a potential location for a casino in Toronto. - Globe and Mail
But a government official said the province does not plan on making a decision until it receives a report from the lottery corporation, expected in March. “It's all just speculation, because we haven't been presented with a proposal,” a government ...
Oakville woman found dead, minutes after man is killed by police - Globe and Mail
A neighbour across the street, who declined to give her name, said Ms. Newman had moved in during the summer. She had two pre-teen sons and although the two women weren't close, Ms. Newman was always friendly and waved hello. “I'm staying in my house,” ...
Former common-law husband of Toronto Mayor's sister arrested for alleged death ... - Globe and Mail
The man, who parked a red two-door Chevrolet with licence plate MD FORD, in the driveway declined to give his name or speak to reporters. "I'm in no mood to talk," he said. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford spoke briefly to the media outside of his home after ...
Source: Stampeders sign Drew Tate to three-year deal - Globe and Mail
The source requested anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. The signing likely signals the end of Henry Burris's six-season stint with the Stampeders. Tate took over the starting quarterback job from Burris late last season and led the ...
Police fear four-year-old's attacker will strike again - Globe and Mail
It was night time, three or four o'clock in the morning – there was nothing to see,” said one Charleswood Drive resident who declined to give her name. A suspect, described as being a male between 5 foot 6 and 5 foot 10, was spotted running from the ...
Several suspects sought after series of violent home invasions - Globe and Mail
This is the third time the home has been hit with a robbery, according to a police source who asked not to be named. “It does not appear at this stage – and it's very early to say – to be random,” said Staff Sgt. Barredo. Although one of the female ...
Canadian living in Hong Kong missing, police say - Globe and Mail
The official, who requested anonymity, refused to disclose further details, saying the investigation was at its preliminary stages. A missing person's notice posted online by his friends says the 25-year-old was last seen wearing a black jacket, ...
Flaherty's 10-year health-care plan divides provinces - Globe and Mail
New Brunswick did not join the group of six because of concerns about retribution from Ottawa if officials publicly criticized the federal government, a source said. New Brunswick Finance Minister Blaine Higgs is more concerned about the equalization ...
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... by Yellowpages.ca by eluta.ca At an annual sales conference for Research In Motion Ltd. RIM-T in Toronto this week, co-CEO Jim Balsillie stood in front of roughly 600 of his employees to take questions, according to a source close to the company. ...
Secret Santas paying off strangers' layaway accounts - Globe and Mail
The woman asked to remain anonymous, but she did leave a note. It read, “Happy Holidays from a friend.” One of the people helped out by the secret Santa, a mom who had put $200 worth of toys on layaway for her son, said that the anonymous woman had ...
Commerzbank may ask for state aid - Globe and Mail
German lender Commerzbank AG and the government have been in talks for several days over possible state aid, according to people familiar with the matter. The aim is to reach an agreement in principle by Christmas, sources said on Monday. ...
RCMP investigates Montreal Port Authority controversy - Globe and Mail
Mr. Abdallah had not made the initial short list, but was invited back for a second round of interviews in the summer of 2007, sources said. Still, he failed to get the Port appointment after Conservative ministers and board members bucked the PMO ...
Harper set to surpass Diefenbaker and join 'historic company' - Globe and Mail
... the great civil libertarian, the great patriot, Canada's first 'ethnic' prime minister [he had German roots], an inspirational statesman of Canadian history...,” a former senior Harper official, who asked not to be named, effused. ...
Exit polls show significant drop in support for Putin's party: state TV - Globe and Mail
“I voted just to make sure my ballot is not used for other purposes,” said a 63-year-old woman in a fur hat who refused to give her name. She raised her voice to make sure everyone in the polling station could hear her. “It's all rubbish. ...
Harper won't prorogue Parliament – at least not till summer - Globe and Mail
But numerous government officials, speaking on background, vehemently insist the idea is nonsense. The Tories say they are pushing through Bill C-10, the omnibus crime bill, because they promised during the election campaign to pass it within 100 ...
Tories won't prorogue Parliament – at least not till summer - Globe and Mail
But numerous government officials, speaking on background, vehemently insist the idea is nonsense. The Tories say they are pushing through Bill C-10, the omnibus crime bill, because they promised during the election campaign to pass it within 100 ...
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to seek 2.5-per-cent property-tax hike - Globe and Mail
“This is where the city needs to go,” said a source close to the administration. “This is all about resetting the foundation.” A city-wide directive asked for 10-per-cent savings in all areas. But some, such as police services, failed to reach that ...
Ford to seek 2.5-per-cent property-tax hike - Globe and Mail
“This is where the city needs to go,” said a source close to the administration. “This is all about resetting the foundation.” A city-wide directive asked for 10-per-cent savings in all areas. But some, such as police services, failed to reach that ...