Castanet.net - Business http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story--6-.htm Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:01 PDT Updated every 10 minutes - FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY Copyright: (C) Castanet.net http://www.castanet.net/rss/ Castanet.net http://castanet.net/images/castanet-small.gif http://www.castanet.net/ CBC bracing for budget cutbacks http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-70853-6-.htm#70853 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:00 PDT MONTREAL - The head of the CBC says he's anxious to find out just how much of his budget is about to be slashed. Hubert Lacroix says he's wondering whether the looming cuts will keep the CBC from fulfilling the objectives set out in its latest strategic review. In a speech... Greek bailout put on hold http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-70822-6-.htm#70822 Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:47:00 PDT The Toronto stock market appeared set for a sharply lower open Friday amid doubts as to when Greece will get a much-needed bailout in order to avoid bankruptcy. The Canadian dollar was down sharply as traders avoided risky investments and bought into the safe haven status of U.S. Treasuries. ... Housing starts up in North Okanagan http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-70732-6-.htm#70732 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:07:00 PDT The new year got off to a good start for home builders in Kelowna and Vernon. Photo: Kelly Hayes - File photo Housing starts are up in Kelowna and Vernon. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) reports 49 new homes were being built in January 2012,&nb... WestJet adds new regional airline http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-70743-6-.htm#70743 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:27:00 PDT Photo: The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. A WestJet plane takes off from the international airport in Calgary, Thursday February 13, 2003. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld WestJet said Wednesday it will launch a low fare, no frills regional airline, intensifying ... Loonie up amid rising commodities http://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-70717-6-.htm#70717 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:15:00 PDT Photo: The Canadian Press. All rights reserved. A Canadian dollar coin, or loonie, and an American dollar sit in front of a scale in Quebec City, in this April 7, 2010 photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot TORONTO - The Canadian dollar was little changed Wednes...