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Irony Defined: Paying $122,000 For a Speech About Fiscal Responsibility

Irony Defined: Paying $122,000 For a Speech About Fiscal Responsibility

The Globe and Mail reported today that current Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has admitted handing an un-tendered contract to Hugh Macphie, a one-time speechwriter for former-Ontario premier Mike Harris, to work on last year’s budget [...]

Viral Marketing: Nova Scotia's Video Invitation to David Letterman

Viral Marketing: Nova Scotia's Video Invitation to David Letterman

Your World Today is likely the first online site to break the story of Rodney MacDonald’s ‘Top 10′ video to David Letterman. The Nova Scotia ‘Come to Life’ website was the source of the video, ofcourse, [...]

Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molson

Why Mexicans Don't Drink Molson

A great quote from Andrea Mandel-Campbell‘s discussion today on the Globe and Mail Report on Business: “… But we can’t compete on price, because someone will always be cheaper than you – which is why, for [...]

Sharia-Compliant Financing in Canada

Sharia-Compliant Financing in Canada

An article on the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business indicated that mainstream Canadian banks and regulatory bodies are beginning to seriously consider offering Muslim-friendly banking solutions. Sharia (in Layman) is the religious social doctrine and [...]