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U.S. government shutdown: Security services stretched thin

U.S. intelligence officials say that the government shutdown is seriously damaging the intelligence community's ability to guard against threats. More 10:08 PM ET read comments

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Northern Gateway pipeline to be running by 2018, says Enbridge

An Enbridge official says the company expects a decision from the federal government on its proposed Northern Gateway pipeline by mid-2014, meaning the pipeline could be moving oil by 2018. More 12:11 PM ET read comments

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BlackBerry stock driven up by reported interest from new buyer

BlackBerry stock is rising after a report in the Wall Street Journal that the U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management LP has expressed interest in the failing Waterloo, Ont.-based smartphone maker. More 6:42 AM ET read comments

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Cybercrime moving to smartphones and tablets, say experts

The growing popularity of smartphones and open Wi-Fi networks are making Canadians more vulnerable to online fraud and other forms of cybercrime, security experts say. More 11:34 PM ET read comments video

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