by allowing them to see the progress and successes of each individual brand more clearly .
Blackberry makes a comeback For years the Blackberry brand was at the head of the pack as the smartphone of choice for the business world . But as consumers started to favor touch screens and apps over PDA-style manual keyboards , Blackberry took a back seat to iOS and Android . Though it has retained diehard fans like Kim Kardashian West , analysts in 2014 analysts predicted that 2015 could spell the end of Blackberry for good . But on the contrary , this year
Blackberry is fiercely vying for a comeback , launching the Blackberry Leap early on and the Blackberry Priv in September . The Blackberry Priv in particular has been picking up press for its incorporation of an Android operating system and its bold return to the keyboard format after years of trying to keep pace with the touch screen market .
Blackberry ’ s careful investments in security acquisitions have also paid off , as the latest phone is being praised for its privacy features like encryption and frequent updates to ward off malware and vulnerabilities — meaning that your private life and your business secrets will stay safe . Blackberry could be looking at a return to the top of the executive game .
Canada hits a tourism high and an exploration low It has been a rollercoaster year for Canada in terms of financial progress , with distinct peaks and valleys from sector to sector . The travel and tourism industry for instance has enjoyed success throughout 2015 : this summer US tourism to Canada hit a seven-year high , while Air Canada and WestJet set all-time single day records for passenger numbers
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