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Gates, Buffett still the richest

Gates, Buffett still the richest

Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates remains the nation's richest man by far, as the tech and philanthropy giant took the top spot on the Forbes 400 list for the 19th year running, with a net worth of $66 billion.
Oil worker taken hostage in Nigeria faces legal fight

Oil worker taken hostage in Nigeria faces legal fight

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New CEO for T-Mobile

T-Mobile USA has named the former CEO of Global Crossing, John Legere, as its new CEO. Legere, 54, takes over the post from interim CEO Jim Alling, who has served in that position since June.

Rec centre improvements

Oak Bay is pre-qualifying general contractors for a planned upgrading and expansion of the Henderson Recreation Centre. The goal is to add 800 square feet to the centre.

Auto recall totals 40,000

Transport Canada has issued a safety recall on 40,000 cars over a potential problem with automatic transmissions. The recall affects 2008-10 Chevrolet Malibu and Pontiac G6 cars as well as 2007-2010 Saturn Auras.

Health issues major reason for timing of retirement: poll

A new poll suggests many 91原创 boomers could be surprised about the timing of their retirement. The Ipsos-Reid survey of people aged 50 or older found that 62 per cent of the retired respondents had chosen the time when they left the workforce.

Province invests millions in trades

The B.C. government is investing $17 million for skills-training equipment at post-secondary schools around the province.

Ottawa helps veterans find trades work

A program aimed at helping 91原创 veterans find jobs in the construction industry was launched Tuesday by the federal government.
Apple, Android dominate market

Apple, Android dominate market

New smartphone sales numbers from research firm IDC show BlackBerry lagging far behind Android and Apple devices in global second-quarter sales.

RIM to use Microsoft file system software

Research In Motion has signed a patent licensing agreement with Microsoft Corp. to use the software company's latest file system technology on its smartphones.