Alitalia files for bankruptcy protection Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:14:25 -0400 Italy's national airline Alitalia says it has filed for bankruptcy protection, taking the first step in reshaping what has been a failing company. Canada avoids recession Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:12:27 -0400 Canada's economy limped ahead by an annualized 0.3 per cent in the second quarter, but a revision of the first quarter contraction to 0.8 per cent confirmed that the economy narrowly avoided sliding into recession. GM recalling 944,000 vehicles Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:52:20 -0400 General Motors is recalling 944,000 vehicles because of a problem with the windshield wiper fluid system that could lead to a fire. Gulf storms could spike gas to $1.75: CIBC Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:10:09 -0400 How high could the price of gasoline go? TSX lower after 3-day win streak Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:58:03 -0400 The Toronto stock market snapped a three day winning streak Friday with financials leading the TSX lower after handing in a series of strong earnings reports while investors took in data showing Canada's economy barely grew in the second quarter. Zoom hopes to fly again Fri, 29 Aug 2008 04:30:00 -0400 It didn't take long for Hugh Boyle, the Scottish-born co-founder of Zoom Airlines, to shake up the Canadian travel industry shortly after arriving in Ottawa a decade ago.
Weekly Reader Publishing - Updates
Summer Movie Fun Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:19:15 -0500 Take a break from the sun and catch a cool flick
Rotten Tomatoes Mon, 30 Jun 2008 07:03:45 -0500 The U.S. copes with tomato troubles.
Secrets of the Soil Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:08:44 -0500 Probe dig deeps to solve a Martian mystery.
Super Summer Reads Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:54:45 -0500 Weekly Reader presents the best books to start your summer off right.
Gas Prices Soar Mon, 09 Jun 2008 07:50:38 -0500 People and businesses feel the pinch.
Winging It! Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:30:22 -0500 Special wing takes pilot to new heights.
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