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The Canadian PressCBC.ca

Last Updated: November 21 2009, 7:09 PM

Wheat board couldn't explain to auditor why producers' 'personal data' sent to companies: document

OTTAWA - The Canadian Wheat Board, apparently for no reason, shared "sensitive information" about farmers with companies that handle grain, says a newly released document.

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Chocolate moves down the production line at the Cadburys factory in Birmingham, England. Chocolate makers The Hershey Co. and Ferrero International SA said Wednesday they are considering a possible offer for Cadbury PLC, already the target of a hostile bid by Kraft Foods Inc. Friday, Nov. 20, 2009 (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Simon Dawson)

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 7:35 PM

Hershey may make US$17-billion bid for Cadbury, topping Kraft, Journal reports

NEW YORK - Hershey Co. may make a US$17-billion bid for UK candy company Cadbury PLC, topping the recent $16.5-billion hostile offer by Kraft Foods Inc., the Wall Street Journal reports Friday.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 7:15 PM

As interest rates fall back near zero, there aren't many happy returns

NEW YORK - The United States is finally becoming a country of savers. Now if only we could get something for our money.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 7:14 PM

Judge reserves decision on whether Scotiabank overtime suit can move forward

TORONTO - An Ontario court judge deciding whether a class action lawsuit against Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) over unpaid overtime should be dismissed has reserved his decision.

In this product image provided by Hewlett Packard, the HP Mini laptop computer is shown. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Hewlett Packard)

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 7:13 PM

Consumers trade up for less on latest electronics as prices come down

MONTREAL - Prices for the latest gadgets and TVs haven't fallen dramatically, but enough to allow consumers to trade up at lower prices, says the research firm NPD Group Canada.

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The Canadian PressCBC.ca

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 6:45 PM

AbitibiBowater juggles to avoid large tax bills from $250-million loan

MONTREAL - AbitibiBowater's worsening financial position is forcing the insolvent company to juggle its corporate structure to avoid a big tax bill.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 6:44 PM

Transat beefs up France operations by teaming with travel agency network

MONTREAL - Tour operator Transat A.T. (TSX:TRZ.B) is hoping to expand its presence and revenues in France by partnering with that country's largest travel agency network.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 6:43 PM

Two bidders vie for Nortel's optical networking business in auction

TORONTO - Some of Nortel Networks' most-prized assets were on the auction block Friday as two technology giants put their best bids forward in hopes of gaining control.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 6:42 PM

Brookfield increases long-term contract for power generation in Ont.

TORONTO - Brookfield Renewable Power Inc. said Friday it has signed a 20-year contract Ontario Power Authority to sell all of its output from 16 of its Ontario hydro facilities.

Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty speaks to a luncheon meeting of the combined Canadian and Empire Clubs in Toronto on Friday November 20, 2009. Flaherty says the Conservative government doesn`t plan to undertake major new spending initiatives in next year`s budget. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 6:31 PM

Flaherty says government will undertake no new spending in next year's budget

TORONTO - Emphasizing that government stimulus spending is a temporary measure, federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty says the Conservative government doesn't plan to undertake major new spending initiatives in next year's budget.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 5:55 PM

Recession catches up to businesses as more join the line to bankruptcy

OTTAWA - After withstanding recessionary headwinds for most the past year, Canadian businesses are now succumbing to the same economic malaise that has already sent tens of thousands of individual Canadians to the bankruptcy office.

Chairman of the Board of Saputo Lino Saputo addresses the company`s AGM in Laval, Que., Wednesday July 6, 2008. THE CANADIAN PRESS Graham Hughes

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 5:53 PM

Saputo, Kraft appeal court ruling upholding federal cheese regulations

MONTREAL - Saputo (TSX:SAP) and Kraft aren't taking no for an answer and have appealed a Federal Court ruling that upheld new federal cheese regulations.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 5:20 PM

TSX Venture Exchange closes up 7.12 points to 1,408.06 Friday

TORONTO - The TSX Venture Exchange settled at 1,408.06 up 7.12 points on Friday. The volume at 5 p.m. was 254.34 million shares.

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 5:19 PM

Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets

TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Friday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange:

Last Updated: November 20 2009, 5:19 PM

Oil edges down toward US$76 amid economic uncertainty, rising U.S. dollar

NEW YORK - Oil prices fell below US$77 a barrel on Friday on a stronger U.S. dollar and amid concern about the strength of the global economic recovery.