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Victoria smashes flower count record
March 9, 2010 - At a record 21 billion blooms, this year's Victoria, B.C. Flower Count recorded enough blossoms in the capital region to give a bouquet of more than 650 flowers to every man, woman and child in Canada. OakBayNews.com reports. | READ MORE
 
Ottawa puts credit card industry on notice
March 9, 2010 - Ottawa is proposing legislation that would give the federal finance minister the authority to regulate the credit and debit card industry, "a huge victory" for merchants and consumers, a coalition of retailers said last Thursday. The Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE
 
What the budget means for small business
March 5, 2010 - The Conservative government unveiled the 2010 federal budget yesterday. Here's a look at how the budget will affect small business, according to business groups and media analysts.  | READ MORE
 
Casting call for floral designers
March 4, 2010 - Female floral designers in search of their 15 minutes of fame need not look any further. A Vancouver television production company is looking for you - but act fast because the deadline is tomorrow.  | READ MORE
 
Seven Canadians to design at AIFD Symposium
March 2, 2010 - The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) have invited seven noted Ontario designers to present a programme at AIFD's prestigious annual Symposium taking place this July in Boston.  | READ MORE
 
Teleflora announces its 2010 seminar line-up
March 2, 2010 - Teleflora has announced its 2010 Education Center schedule, which kicks off in June at its training centre in Oklahoma City, Ok.  | READ MORE
 

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Credit Card Crunch

The credit card industry is undergoing a major upheaval, as Visa and MasterCard get ready to enter the debit market. This section will highlight the latest news on the issue:

Small biz groups react
Monday, Jan. 18 marked the last day for banks, credit card companies, consumer groups, retailers and others to make their submissions for the government on the proposed credit card and debit code. | READ MORE


Audit of 'excessive' bank profits
Dec. 15, 2009 – Service and credit card fees too high, advocacy group says. CBCNews.ca reports. | READ MORE

CFIB
Dec. 15, 2009 – The Canadian Federation of Independent Busiess is another organization lobbying to change the payment card industry. | READ MORE

Retail Council of Canada
Dec. 15, 2009 – The Retail Council has put together a credit and debit watchdog page with letters of response from Visa Canada and TD Merchant Services. | READ MORE

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Floral design by Robin Hamilton of Petal Art Fresh Floral Designs in Ladner, B.C.

This fresh floral arrangement features golden cymbidium orchids, burgundy ti leaf, curly willow and moss.