Corrupt civil servants, shady engineering bosses, a mayor who didn't see anything and another who allegedly acted as a gangster, although - and this is a redeeming factor - he does not smoke crack.

SARNIA, Ont. - Activists plan to protest in Sarnia, Ont., as a two-day national conference on oil sands bitumen kicks off today. The �Bitumen Adding Value Conference� is meant to bring together industry leaders, experts and decision-makers to discuss the ...

Since the start of the year, the S&P/TSX bank index is up just 3 per cent, leaving investors who rely on these institutions for returns incredibly underwhelmed.

Julie Dickson, Canada's banking regulator, said the current period of low interest rates threatens to increase risks for the country's lenders and that it has become an issue she's closely monitoring.

Wed May 22, 2013 6:19am EDT. * U.S. dollar falls 0.1 percent vs basket of currencies. * Fed officials calm fears over end to bond buying.