A dynamic duo: Wendy's puts the bite on Tim Hortons

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Wendy's International purchased the Canadian donut chain Tim Hortons from TDL Group in a stock transaction valued in excess of $400 million Canadian. TDL CEO Ron Joyce now becomes a member of Wendy's board of directors. Several Wendy's and Tim Hortons outlets in Canada have already formed ties.

Fast food restaurants, Wendy's International Inc., WEN, TDL Group Ltd.

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Chipping away at the future: a shortage of raw materials puts pressure on British Columbia's forest policy

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The British Columbia wood products industry is experiencing a 10% shortage in wood-chip supply due to new sawmill procedures and government environmental policies. The failed acquisition of Slocan Forest Products Ltd by Canfor Corp and other industry changes are analyzed.

Industry Overview, Management, Supply and demand, Environmental policy, Forest products industry, British Columbia, Wood chips, Canfor Corp., Slocan Forest Products Ltd., Petter, Andrew

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A buying spree: Canada's real estate market shows signs of life

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The Canadian Real Estate Assoc reports that housing sales increased 7.4% in Jul 1995, from the previous year, and it appears the trend will continue. Low mortgage rates, an abundant supply of houses and continued job growth are the main factors for the increase.

Canada, Housing, Statistics, Real estate industry, House buying, Home buying

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