The new merger was effective on January 1, 2004.

No new mergers have been planned since March 2008.

This new merger, they say, will make them feel even more powerless.

At yesterday's announcement, both companies put on the happy face typical of new mergers.

With each new merger, pressure has built on many utilities, particularly weak ones, to find partners to stay competitive.

If the new merger is completed, Canada will be home to two major gold mining companies.

In early 2003 many started advocating a new merger in the city.

All this does not mean we should prohibit every new merger or technology that threatens local communications.

It is hoped public consultation on the new merger plans will begin this summer.

To many, this new merger undercuts not only competition, but also that elusive quality.