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Cartier watch sales dwindled as jewellery stays buoyant

Two dogs’ lives were temporarily spared after they were exposed to the virus during a fight with a raccoon in an animal services van

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras has accused the International Monetary Fund of not playing a constructive role in Greece's bailout. As Sonia legg reports, he's accused the Washington-based global lender of making unrealistic demands both on Greece and on its euro zone partners.

The Amman refugee processing centre is not yet running at capacity and it’s unclear when flights will begin bringing refugees to Canada

At Toronto’s Danforth Music Hall Monday night, Justin Bieber offered an intimate and largely charming acoustic performance in front of 1,500 rabid fans who paid $100 (or significantly more) for the privilege. Proceeds went to the Stratford House of Blessing, a food bank and centre for people in need whose services Bieber’s mother used when he was a child.

The Canadian dollar is currently worth 74 cents U.S., something that hurts the league when some of its most lucrative markets are Canadian. But commissioner Gary Bettman said speculation and commentary about the declining Canadian dollar is “a little off the mark” as business is still going well

Prime Minister commits to building better relationship and expediting inquiry into murdered and missing indigenous women

Economic growth in the 19 countries sharing the euro came in at 1.6 per cent year over year

A solid allocation to investments that can generate a return in excess of inflation is essential

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Few initiatives met with such wide approval as the determination of the government and all parties to assist in securing the freedom of Nelson Mandela

If you get the impression that 47-year-old Acadian Dominic LeBlanc is a major power in this government, you may be right

The challenge with genetic tweaking, as with all new advances, is to capture the promise without turning a blind eye to the perils

The best of the web on money, markets and all things financial, as chosen daily by Globe and Mail personal finance columnist Rob Carrick

Weak global, domestic demand clouds hopes for fourth-quarter stabilization

Mining company unveils far-reaching restructuring in face of commodity rout; suspends dividend until end of 2016

A surprise leap in Chinese commodity imports helps steady oil prices and energy-exposed currencies

New reports highlight Saskatchewan as an example of success in reducing wait times

Crude prices find some support in news of strong commodity imports by China

Analysts weigh GDI measure, rather than just GDP

Montreal’s LXR & Co. is part of a growing market for preowned luxury brands

Kanata remains the dominant destination for technology companies in the capital region.But smaller ventures and startups are drawn to the downtown area known also for its nightlife

Montreal’s LXR & Co. is part of a growing market for preowned luxury brands. The company features brands that include Hermès, along with Chanel, Céline, Louis Vuitton and Prada.

As good as intentions are, many initiatives miss the mark