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Ford workers in Windsor finally told how many will be laid off and when

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:56:00 -0400

After months of waiting, workers at the Ford Motor Co. engine-making facility in Windsor have been told that 388 union members will be laid off.

New Kindle coming to Canada next month

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:11:00 -0400

The third-generation Kindle electronic book reader will be available in Canada as well as 139 other countries, Amazon spokesperson Kinley Campbell confirmed to the Star Thursday.

Porn industry set to cash in on the iPhone 4

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:51:00 -0400

Porn providers have always been early adopters to new technology. The iPhone 4 is no exception.

Suncor books strong Q2 production

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:20:00 -0400

Suncor Energy Inc. says it has just completed one of its strongest quarters ever in terms of oilsands production, despite the fact that much of its equipment was taken offline for maintenance during the period.

Japan orders Apple to explain iPod overheating

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:16:00 -0400

Japan�s trade ministry said it has ordered Apple Inc�s Japanese unit to explain incidents of overheating in some models of its first generation iPod nano portable music players.

Goodyear reports Q2 earnings of $28M

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:39:00 -0400

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. reported a US$28-million second-quarter profit Thursday in contrast to a loss a year ago as demand for its tires increased worldwide, especially in the key U.S. market.

Touchscreen BlackBerry expected next week

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:15:00 -0400

Shares of Research In Motion jumped Wednesday on speculation that next week it would unveil a new touchscreen BlackBerry that could compete more effectively with Apple Inc�s iPhone and other smartphones.

Tembec reverses earns $59 million profit

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:57:00 -0400

Forest products company Tembec Inc. reversed a year-ago loss by earning $59 million in the third quarter as sales increased nearly 35 per cent to $545 million.

TSX up slightly as jittery investors counter upbeat earnings

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:10:00 -0400

The Toronto stock market eked out a small gain Thursday afternoon as investor nervousness about the pace of economic recovery countered a batch of upbeat earnings from key resource companies.

WestJet told to pay more for lost luggage

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:14:00 -0400

WestJet Airlines must raise its $250 per passenger limit for lost luggage, the transport agency says.