This past February, the Synergy Merchant Funding Blog reported that Canada’s inflation rate had dipped to 1.1 percent in January. By the end of February, however, the rate had increased to 1.4 percent. Earlier today, The Canadian Press reported that Statistics Canada has revealed the country’s annual inflation rate had decreased once again to 1.2 percent in the month of…

Yesterday, vacationers and would-be travelers suffered through the revelation that tour operator Conquest Vacations had ceased operations. While those looking to go on vacation may have felt the inconvenience of having to make alternative plans, the immediate victims of this unfortunate occurrence were those who were already on the trip that they booked through the now-defunct organization. According to Toronto’s…

In the seemingly never-ending stream of breaking news from the world of business, earlier today Conquest Vacations announced that it has ceased operations effective immediately. After 37 years in business, this popular tour operator is evidently the latest victim of the global recession. According to their website, customers who have booked trips with Conquest Vacations may contact directcustomers@conquestvacations.com although they…