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Tuesday Nov 24

Galahad raises $260,000 for promising gold mining project 8:25 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Galahad Metals Inc. ( TSX-V:GAX ) has raised $260,000 in a private placement to develop its Regcourt gold mining project in Quebec, which the company said is showing good prospects for the precious metal.
TerraPro wins expanded canal contract 7:39 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
A local firm has extended its relationship with the National Capital Commission after winning a contract, worth up to $579,000, to manage the signs, trees and tents along the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Orezone starts up new uranium joint venture in Niger 6:25 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Orezone Gold Corp. ( TSX:ORE ) is expanding its business to include uranium exploration, with the announcement that it's buying three licences to hunt for the mineral in the Republic of Niger.
Marble Unlimited fined $50,000 for workplace injury 6:24 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An Ottawa manufacturer of synthetic marble and natural stone countertops was fined last week after pleading guilty to violating provincial workplace safety rules.

Monday Nov 23

So You Have A Trust. Are You Certain? 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Trusts are used in financial and estate planning because they enjoy special treatment under our income tax law. The use of trusts can result in significant tax savings, savings that can be even greater when combined with another jurisdiction's preferential tax rates.
One Size Fits One 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
It's become abundantly clear that no matter the economic times, employers need to pay close attention to keeping their talent engaged, committed and content.
Pressure vs. Stress 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
If you are like me you probably have always viewed stress and pressure as being synonymous, two sides of the same coin. I did until I recently read an article by John Schrock, where he states that there is a difference and described them in this way.
I'M SO SORRY! – The Apology Act Takes The Sting Out Of Apologizing 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Individuals and corporations have long been reluctant to express any kind of sympathy or remorse to a person who has made a claim against them, even though it might clearly be the humane thing to do.
Resources To Sharpen Your Skills As A Government Supplier 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
What does it take to be successful in doing business with the government? While it is not rocket science (unless, perhaps, you are bidding on an opportunity with the Canadian Space Agency) it is different than being successful in the private sector or with consumers.
Filling in the missing links for women in business 3:10 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
When Laura Booker moved to Ottawa in 2006, she says she was amazed at how disconnected businesswomen across the city were, especially given Ottawa's relatively small size.
Retailers cautiously optimistic on holiday shopping season 3:09 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Ottawa retailers and market watchers say the 2009 holiday shopping season will probably be as good as or better than last year's. But then again, they add, things could hardly get worse.

Friday Nov 20

U of O researchers hit provincial pay dirt 9:24 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
The University of Ottawa on Friday announced more than $15 million in provincial research funding from the Ontario Research Fund. The cash will support more than 130 researchers working on 22 projects, the university said.

Thursday Nov 19

Local manufacturing firms join forces in alliance 8:39 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
An Ottawa-based manufacturing company has formed a strategic alliance with a Hong Kong-based design and manufacturing services provider to combine and expand the two companies' offerings.
Putting your heart into it 6:24 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Something's changed lately in the marketplace, according to Jeff Westeinde – and it's a ripple that's directly affecting the winds of business.

Wednesday Nov 18

The 'Entrepreneurial Effect' makes its presence felt 2:10 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
regarded technology leaders is also being used by OCRI to showcase the city to outside investors, said the tome's editor.
Feds shake up furniture procurement policies 2:09 PM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Ottawa furniture dealers will have more frequent opportunities to sell to the federal government under proposed procurement changes, but they'll have to offer the lowest upfront costs if they want any business, says an industry representative.
Local inflation rises to 0.4% after three months of declines 5:54 AM [Submit Article to Yahoo! Canada News]
Following three months of year-over-year deflation, consumer prices recovered in October, with the local all-items consumer price index rising 0.4 per cent to 114.1 from 12 months earlier.

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