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TORONTO, May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - Rogers Communications today announced that, further to its application in September 2011, the Minister of Finance has issued Letters Patent, incorporating Rogers Bank, an initiative primarily focused on credit card services. "Today's announcement is a significant milestone in our plan to issue a credit card," said David Robinson, Vice-President, Emerging Business, Rogers. "The Rogers credit card program represents a new growth opportunity while...

TSX-V Trading Symbol: FSN CALGARY, May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - FRANCHISE SERVICES OF NORTH AMERICA INC. ("FSNA" or the "Company") (FSN.V) is pleased to announce the closing of the merger between FSNA's wholly-owned subsidiary, Advantage Company Holdings, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), and Adreca Holdings Corp. ("Adreca), as a result of which the Advantage Rent A Car brand is now wholly owned by FSNA. The acquisition was consummated pursuant to a merger agreement (the "Merger Agreement") dated...

Airline celebrates second Randstad Award CALGARY, May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - WestJet is celebrating being named Canada's most attractive employer for the second year in a row, according to the annual award given by Randstad Canada, a staffing, recruitment and HR company. According to Randstad, WestJet is seen as the company offering the most pleasant work atmosphere, the most interesting job content, the strongest management and good training opportunities. The Randstad Award...

RICHMOND, BC, May 3, 2013 /CNW/ - MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates Ltd. ("MDA" or the "Company") (TSX: MDA), a global communications and information company, announced today that it has signed a five year agreement with a confidential customer to supply space-based radar surveillance and intelligence information, with a ceiling of CA$50 million. About MDA MDA is a unique global communications and information company providing operational solutions to commercial and...

DALLAS, May 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Trust, as Trustee of the Sabine Royalty Trust (NYSE - SBR), today declared a cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.35200 per unit, payable on May 29, 2013, to unit holders of record on May 15, 2013. Sabine's cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports and tax information booklets, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website...

TORONTO, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Celestica Inc. (NYSE, TSX: CLS), a global leader in the delivery of end-to-end product lifecycle solutions, is pleased to announce that its Oradea, Romania facility is now certified to ISO 13485. ISO 13485 is an internationally recognized quality management system (QMS) standard for the medical industry. It requires strict adherence to quality and reliability standards in healthcare, including corrective actions to drive consistency for...

HALIFAX, May 2, 2013 /CNW/ - Bell Aliant Inc. (TSX: BA) today announced that the nominees listed in the management information circular for the 2013 annual meeting of shareholders were elected as directors of the company at its Annual General Meeting held on May 2, 2013. The results of the vote are as follows: DIRECTOR VOTES FOR % VOTES % TOTAL WITHHELD...

___________________________________________________________________ |This release should be read with the Company's Financial Statements| |and Management Discussion & Analysis ("MD&A"), available at | |www.tasekomines.com and | |filed on www.sedar.com. Except | |where otherwise noted, all currency amounts are stated in Canadian | |dollars. Taseko's 75% owned Gibraltar Mine is located north of the | |City of Williams Lake in south-central...

Production increased 36% from first quarter 2012 to 40.5 MMcfe per day HOUSTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Gastar Exploration Ltd. (NYSE MKT: GST) today reported financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2013. Net loss attributable to Gastar's common shareholders for the first quarter of 2013 was $4.6 million, or $0.07 per share. Excluding the impact of an unrealized hedging loss of $9.6 million and a litigation settlement expense of $1.0 million,...

DENVER, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bill Barrett Corporation (NYSE: BBG) today reported first quarter 2013 results and announced operational updates highlighted by: Oil and natural gas production of 21.2 Bcfe, on track for full year guidance of 86-90 Bcfe Oil production averaging 8,827 barrels per day, or 23% of production Average realized price of $6.58 per Mcfe, reflecting the benefit of growing oil volumes. Oil sales accounted for 47% of pre-hedge sales revenues Discretionary...