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Canadian stocks, including growth and resource companies.

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In Category Canadian Stocks

Subject	Date Asked

Pure Silver Mines Limited	10/4/2008
Q: My father just passed away and while going through his papers I found a certificate dated November ... A: April, the good news is that it appears there may be some value in the shares. The bad news is that ...
Stock Investment	10/4/2008
Q: Steven, I have never bought any stocks before. I am very interested in buying some stocks in some ... A: You are correct - you will have to go to a broker to buy the stock. However, I cannot give you an ...
United accumulative fund	10/3/2008
Q: My aunt gave me an envelope that has some shares of Canadian stock? Who do you think I can contact ... A: Brian, the difficulty here is that there were two United Accumulative Funds - one in Canada, and one ...
Proto explorations & holdinds Inc	10/2/2008
Q: My Dad bought 83 shares of Proto Explorations & Holdings Inc. in July 1972. How do I find out if ... A: It appears there may not be any value there. The Company went through some name changes before going ...
"TRITEX PETROLEUM CORP. STOCK VALUE	10/1/2008
Q: My Aunt willed to me one hundred (100) fully paid and Non-assessable common shares without par value ... A: Paul, I don't have any information on the current status of Tritex. If there is a Transfer Agent ...
Old shares worth anything?	10/1/2008
Q: I have some old shares belonging to a lady who has recently passed away, and I was wondering if you ... A: Cindy, Jannock was acquired in 2000 for $16 per share cash, 1 preferred share, and 1 share of ...
Share value .	9/30/2008
Q: Good afternoon, On 19 November 1975 I bought 500 shares of Spanex Resources Ltd. from J.Appleby ... A: Andy, Spanex did another reverse split, this one in 1997 on a 1 new for 3 old basis. The stock ...
old Canadian stock certificates	9/30/2008
Q: I have come across some old stock certificates which belonged to my late father. If possible could ... A: Unfortunately, most of the companies you listed are older than most of the information I have ...
Old stock certificates	9/29/2008
Q: I have recently found old stock certificates bought by my grandfather, from a company named "The ... A: It is very difficult to research certificates that old, as the records are far from complete. If ...
Docu-Fax International Inc	9/27/2008
Q: I have come across a statement form E.A. Manning Limited for some stock I had purchased back in ... A: If my information is correct, it appears the stock has gone through many changes since you acquired ...
Old Stocks in a Drawer	9/27/2008
Q: I have finally looked into cleaning up my file cabinet and found 3 stocks which I bought through ... A: First, I want to say I have ZERO affiliation with A.C. Macpherson, or any Ontario penny stock ...
Peace River Petroleums Limited	9/27/2008
Q: My friend owns shares in the above company to the value of $407 Certificate numbers 4642, 4312,10075 ... A: Unfortunately, it does not. I have been asked about Peace River from those dates before, and have no ...
olymic rom world inc.	9/26/2008
Q: I bought 500 shares in this company in 95 thru GORDON-DALY GRENADIER SECURITIES is there any value ... A: Maybe there is some value. It appears that in 1998, they had a 1 for 10 reverse split, which would ...
KOP Beverages Ltd	9/26/2008
Q: I just recently found a stock certificate from KOP Beverages Limited, dated 1950. It was registered ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on the Company. Guaranty Trust was not taken over by TD - ...
Peace River Petroleums Limited	9/25/2008
Q: My friend owns shares in the above company to the value of $407 Certificate numbers 4642, 4312,10075 ... A: You did not give me a date on the certificates, so I don't know how old they are. I don't currently ...
Caral Mining Company Stock	9/25/2008
Q: Steve I have certificates for 600 shares of Caral Mining Company Limited in the name of my uncle ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information regarding the stock. The Transfer Agent is no longer around, so ...
Old Stock Certificate	9/25/2008
Q: I have found a stock certificate of my fathers dated 5/07/1951. It is from Keylode Cobalt Silver ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information about the Company, except that it may have made the US SEC's ...
Old Stock Certif	9/24/2008
Q: I have in my possession a share certificate from Centennial Mines Ltd issued in 1968. How do I know ... A: Owen, I don't have any information on Centennial, although it is older than much of the information ...
mining stocks	9/23/2008
Q: as part of my father's estate was included shares of Lafayette Long Lac Gold Mines Ltd. dated April ... A: Don, it is true that the mining camp is active, but it is very rare for a company to remain involved ...
Old stock certificate	9/23/2008
Q: I've had an old stock certificate My dad had purchased in 1953 from the Great Island Prospecting and ... A: Ken, the collecting of old stock certificates as art is actually a very popular hobby. The hobby is ...
Ford of Canada	9/23/2008
Q: Could you give me some history for Ford of Canada stock certificates? I understand trading stopped ... A: Michael, I believe that is correct. Ford acquired the remaining Ford of Canada shares they did not ...
CANADIAN STOCKS	9/22/2008
Q: I BOUGHT SHARES IN CANADIAN BARRANCA CORP AND CRESCENT MINES LTD BACK IN 1979 OR 1980 HOW CAN I TELL ... A: Dan, I don't believe there is any current value in either Company. Canadian Barranca ran into ...
Old canadian stock	9/22/2008
Q: Do you have any information regarding Consolidated Rexspar Minerals & Chemicals Limited? I have a ... A: I appears the company may have gone private around 1987 under the new name Conrex. I have no ...
Old Share Certificates	9/18/2008
Q: Recently clearing out our Mums house we found quite a few share certificates belonging to our grand ... A: Because of the large number of old certificates you need to research, I suggest you enlist the help ...
Gordon-Daly Grenadier Securities	9/18/2008
Q: In September 1997 I bought 300 shares in Westhope Capital Corp. from Gordon-Daly Grenadier ... A: Good question - Gordon-Daly is out of business, but I assume the shares were transferred to another ...
Old stock certificates	9/18/2008
Q: I have 3 stock certificates of Cop-Gold Explorers Ltd dated Feb. 8, 1968, countersigned and ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Cop-Gold. I do know it is not around in its current name, ...
Canadian Stock - Cedar Oils Ltd.	9/17/2008
Q: I have a stock certificate for Cedar Oils Limited - it was countersigned and registered by Gauranty ... A: I have no information on Cedar Oils beyond that it doesn't appear to exist anymore. However, I don't ...
Royal Arch Oils Limited	9/17/2008
Q: Have stock certificate any value? A: Vicki, you did not give me a date on the certificate, but I have been asked about this stock at ...
Old gold mine stock	9/15/2008
Q: My Grandmother since passed away and we found Norgold mines ltd shares,one in the name Richarson ... A: Scott, I don't have much information on the stock, but I do know the company is no longer around. ...
Lake Otter Uranium Mines LTD	9/15/2008
Q: I was wondering if you had any information on Lake Otter Uranium Mines LTD the Guaranty Trust Co of ... A: Monika, I don't know the current status of the stock, but I do see that in the early 1960's the ...
Complex Minerals Corp	9/13/2008
Q: I also found some old stock purchased from A.C. MacPherson & Co. Inc from 1996 but this was for ... A: It appears the stock is not currently trading. In 2000, the company did a 1 for 10 reverse split and ...
caroline mines	9/12/2008
Q: I think it had a sister company Caroline mines and wondered if they ever did anything A: Robert, I have no information on Caroline Mines. You did not give a date, but it is likely at least ...
West Plains Oil	9/5/2008
Q: I recently inherited a certificate of shares for West Plains Oil Resources Limited. I am unable to ... A: Valerie, I have been asked about West Plains several times, which suggests there are quite a few ...
Stock Symbol WNPRF - Western and Pacific Resources Corp.	9/4/2008
Q: I found a stock certificate in my deceased father's name issued May 22/91 (1500 Shares) together ... A: Patricia, it seems the company has gone through a lot of changes. In 1992, it did a 1 for 20 reverse ...
Old Gold Mines Stock	9/4/2008
Q: I have just inherited some old stocks from my grandfather. They are all gold mine stocks and he had ... A: Gordy, those stocks all go much farther back than any information I have available. If there is a ...
Dominion Jubilee Ltd New	9/3/2008
Q: Is there any value of the above listed stock? A: I have been asked about Dominion Jubilee a lot, which suggests there are a lot of certificates out ...
Elan Industries Inc.	9/3/2008
Q: I hold a share certificate for 100 shares in the above company dated 31st December 1986. Does this ... A: Brian, it does not appear the stock has any current value. In 1990, the company did a 1 for 4 ...
old stocks	9/3/2008
Q: I have 100 year old stock certificates from Cobalt Development Company Limited , incorporated under ... A: I have actually been asked about this stock before, and 100 years is going back farther than any ...
baba's old stock	9/2/2008
Q: my baba passed on so now i need to know if this stock is worth anything. she bought shares in ... A: Brent, I don't have any specific information on Western Clay, as the stock is older than most of the ...
Old Oil Stock	9/1/2008
Q: In 1959 my father-in-law purchased 100 shares of M & S Limited, incorporated in the province of ... A: Jim, I don't have any information on M & S, although 1959 goes back farther than most of the ...
Canadian withheld tax	9/1/2008
Q: I read that is difficult to get a credit offset on my Frederal Income Tax when a Canadian company ... A: Carl, I am not a tax expert, and I suggest you contact a tax expert regarding your individual ...
stocks listed on multiple markets	9/1/2008
Q: I'm interested in ECA. It is listed on both TSX and NYSE. What are the differences and consequences ... A: You are correct - the linkage in the markets is completely supply/demand. The market specialists ...
ALCHIB DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED	8/30/2008
Q: I have come across an old stock certificate for 90 shares of Alchib Development Limited dated ... A: Dan, I don't have any information on Alchib, although 1969 goes back farther than most of the ...
stocks listed on multiple markets	8/30/2008
Q: I'm interested in ECA. It is listed on both TSX and NYSE. What are the differences and consequences ... A: Steffen, as long as the stock is traded on exchanges in each country, they should track pretty much ...
OLD STOCK CERTIFICATE	8/29/2008
Q: Another gordon Daly pump. I purchased shares in a company called Impact capital resources 15 years ... A: Unfortunately, like many of the stocks pushed by the Ontario penny stock brokers, this one does not ...
old stock certificates	8/29/2008
Q: I am trying to find out if some old stock certificates held by an elderly gentlemen still hold any ... A: Les, you did not give any dates on the certificates, but it appears most of them are much older than ...
Big Dan Mines Limited Shares	8/28/2008
Q: I have a paper which indicates that my father purchased 200 shares of stocks from Big Dan Mines ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Big Dan Mines. Usually in these cases, the best way to track ...
share certificate	8/25/2008
Q: I have shares in a electricity cooperative in bonaventure Quebec the date issued is the 6th of may ... A: Harold, because of the obscure nature of these electric co-ops and that the shares were almost never ...
Shares of Rexplore	8/23/2008
Q: We were contacted and unable to find our certificate and have lost the phone number of the people ... A: From the information I was able to find, Rexplore has gone through several name changes - to Kemgas ...
Kamalta Exploartion Ltd	8/23/2008
Q: Have one certifcate for 650 shares.looking for it value is and how do I cash it in..thank you A: Rhonda, unfortunately, I do not have any information on what ultimately happened to Kamalta. The ...
Old stock certificates	8/22/2008
Q: I recently found 2 old stock certificates, both dated 1956, in my Mother's drawer. One is from ... A: Susan, I have been asked about both companies before, and I don't have any information on either of ...
2 Share certificates	8/21/2008
Q: my husband and I have share certificates in the following companies and are wondering what is ... A: Wanda, Blue Gold appears to have no current value. It was cease-traded by Ontario on 5/25/2001, and ...
stock exchange, begginer	8/21/2008
Q: Sir, I do not know anything about the procedures and terminologies of stock exchange, but I have ... A: Shanza, I applaud your efforts to educate yourself about the markets. Too many people jump right in ...
Old Share Certificate	8/19/2008
Q: I own 150 shares in Lockwood Petroleum Inc. which were purchased Sept 16, 1983 through Durham ... A: Jack, the company that Lockwood morphed into has current value. That is the good news. The bad news ...
old stocks	8/17/2008
Q: I am trying to find out about some old stock certificates I have. One is from Mount Wright Iron ... A: Judy, Mount Wright went through a host of name changes, and at least 2 reverse splits that I can see ...
Found old stocks	8/17/2008
Q: Steven, My friend and I are moving and while packing we came across several stocks he had bought ... A: Ellen, coincidentally, someone else sent me a question about both companies just recently. There ...
found old investment certificate	8/15/2008
Q: I recently found a old investment certificate from 1942 in a trunk which says upon surrender you get ... A: for several reasons. First, unless it is a "bearer" certificate, just having possession does not ...
Midswana Diamond Exploration Corp.	8/14/2008
Q: Taylor As per your answer to Virginia of 7/19/2008 to see a broker with his old stocks. I wonder why ... A: Frank, there are several reasons why I suggest people contact a broker in my answers. First, my ...
Stock Split	8/13/2008
Q: In 1996 I bought stocks in Indostar Gold Corp. which later changed name to Petroflow Energy. ... A: Maria, your broker should be able to quickly tell you how many share of Petroflow you have - they ...
Old Stocks	8/13/2008
Q: I have located an old stock certificate from my great-grandfather for a company named Bonnie Brae ... A: Todd, I just did a google search and briefly reviewed the information that was returned. I may have ...
Old Stocks	8/13/2008
Q: I have located an old stock certificate from my great-grandfather for a company named Bonnie Brae ... A: Unfortunately, that goes back much farther than most of the information I have available. Looking ...
Banana Hill Mutual Telephone Company	8/12/2008
Q: My Father has a one share certificate from the above company issued Jan 1, 1938. I was able to ... A: Eric, I don't have any information on the value of the stock, but it pre-dates most of the ...
are these shares valued	8/12/2008
Q: drope lake explorations ltd.500 shares 1957 fontana mines 1945 ltd.1000 shares 1958 explorers ... A: Robert, I don't have any information on these shares, or on the ones you provided in the second ...
Continental Potash Corporation/New Cinch Uranium	8/11/2008
Q: I am hoping you may be able to help us with these. We have to certificates-one is for Continental ... A: Mike, I don't have any current information on Continental, but for New Cinch, the stock was slapped ...
old stocks	8/8/2008
Q: my father found a file with old stock certificates and receipts. Just wondering if any of them are ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on the value of any of those companies, but they are older than ...
Rally Energy Stock	8/8/2008
Q: Steve, - a while ago someone asked you thisI had purchased 400 shares of Rally Energy from ... A: All I can say is try talking to someone else at Valiant. Below is the official TSX Bulletin from ...
Madison Mining Corp	8/7/2008
Q: I have found stock cerificates issued to my father in 1955 for 200 shares of Madison Mining ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Madison Mining. I don't believe the Eastern Trust Company is ...
value of old stock	8/6/2008
Q: I currently own 250 shares of Century Financial Capital Group, a stock that was caught up in the ... A: Surprisingly, the Company is still around and up-to-date with their filing requirements. They don't ...
Canadian Stock de-listed 1990	8/4/2008
Q: I am trying to find historical prices for Decorstone Ind Inc, cusip 24364J108. I think the symbol ... A: From the information I have available, this is what I found. 06/30/88 - $0.20 12/31/88 (12/29 ...
Mining	8/3/2008
Q: Have shares in a mining company called Marathon PGM Corporation. stocks were at about $8.00 a share ... A: I don't follow Marathon closely, and I can't give you any recommendations on the stock. However, ...
stocks	8/3/2008
Q: Have shares in Millstream Mines Ltd and Petroflo Petroleun Corporation since around 1982,can't find ... A: Millstream Mines is currently active and trading. Trades for about 11 cents on the TSX Venture ...
Mountainview Explorations Inc.	8/3/2008
Q: Steven June 18 1980 and Aug. 6. 1980 My husband purchased 500 shares of Mountainview Explorations ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either company. Since they were sold by A.C. MacPherson, the ...
Worth of stock cetificates	8/1/2008
Q: I have two stock certificates dated 1953. Gwillim Lake Gold Mines, Limited Heath Gold Mines Limited ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either of those companies, although most of the information ...
Americanadian Mining and Exploration Co. Limited	8/1/2008
Q: Okay, I recently Inherited My Grandmother's Estate. In Her Safety Deposit Box Was a Stock ... A: I have actually been asked about the company before, so there are some other certificates floating ...
Share Certificates	7/31/2008
Q: I have three share certficates Dubenski Gold Mines Limited, New Texmont Explorations Ltd and ... A: Lynn, I don't have prices for Dubenski or New Texmont of that date. The closest prices I have for ...
Canadian Stock de-listed 1990	7/30/2008
Q: I am trying to find historical prices for Decorstone Ind Inc, cusip 24364J108. I think the symbol ... A: The actual symbol was DSS on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. The DECRF symbol was only a US clearing ...
Old Canadian Mining Stocks.	7/30/2008
Q: I found some old stock certificates that belonged to my husband. Who would I contact to find out if ... A: I don't have any information on either company, as both seem to have disappeared in the late 1970's. ...
Golden Crown Resources	7/28/2008
Q: Recently I came across a stock certificate for 2,000 shares of Golden Crown Resources, LTD. Is this ... A: Unfortunately, from the information you provided, it appears the stock has no current value. The ...
Ossington Explorations Limited	7/26/2008
Q: I have found a certificate for 100 shares issued November 25/68. Is there any value to this? Is ... A: Barbara, I have no information on Ossington Explorations, but 40 years is a long time in exploration ...
Consolidated Yukeno Mines Limited	7/26/2008
Q: Do you know what happened to Consolidated Yukeno Mines Limited stock? I have 100 shares from a ... A: I don't have any information on the stock, but searching the web it appears there are a lot of the ...
1954 Caneonti Mines Limited Stock	7/24/2008
Q: When my dad passed away he left 3000 shares of Caneonti Mines stock. It was countersinged and ... A: Sandy, I unfortunately have no information on Caneonti Mines. 1954 is going back a long way in terms ...
Quebec Ascot Copper Corporation limited	7/23/2008
Q: I have a certificate for stock purchased July 16, 1957. The name of the company is Quebec Ascot ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Quebec Ascot Copper. However, 50 years is a long time in ...
Emerald Lake Mines	7/23/2008
Q: I have 500 shares of Emerald Lake Mines Ltd, purchased from Durham Securities in 1966. I am ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Emerald Lake, although 1966 goes back farther than most of ...
DCS Intl. Systems Crp	7/21/2008
Q: A friend, now residing in the UK, purchased shares in the VSE listed company DCS Intl. Systems in ... A: Brian, DCS has changed its name several times. In 1993, they had a 1 for 5 reverse split and changed ...
en-ola explorations limited	7/19/2008
Q: I have 2500 shares of En-Ola Explorations Limited. Do they have a value. Is there a successor A: Barry, I cannot find a reference to En-Ola anywhere. If there is a transfer agent listed on the ...
A.C. MacPherson & Co. Inc.	7/19/2008
Q: Steven, as my family was cleaning out our father's home we came across some purchased stocks with ... A: Virginia, as with most A.C. MacPherson peddled stocks, this one had a unusual history. From the ...
dominion jubilee corp ltd shares	7/17/2008
Q: My sister has shares for Dominion Jubilee Corp ltd dated August 1969 in her deceased husband's name. ... A: I have been asked about Dominion Jubilee before, and unfortunately I have no information on what ...
Portfield Industries Inc.	7/16/2008
Q: In Sept. 1987I received a certificate for 125 shares of Portfield Industries Inc. These were ... A: Bob, it appears Portfield became Canmine Resources in 1994. Unfortunately, Canmine went bankrupt in ...
old stocks	7/16/2008
Q: i have 1000 share certificate for Northland oils limited(Calagary dated Jan 1974) any ... A: Larry, this is a difficult one. I have not been able to make the exact link, but I think it likely ...
Progress Oil & Gas Company, Limited	7/15/2008
Q: In my grandfather's papers I found a stock certificate #371 for the above company of Calgary, ... A: Linda, from information on the web, it appears Progress went defunct about 1920. However, the ...
Flying Cross Petroleum Corp	7/15/2008
Q: Had found a certificate with 50 shares of it dated decemeber 1981 is there still any value in these ... A: Josh, I have no information on Flying Cross. If there is a transfer agent listed on the certificate, ...
De Ville Copper Mines Limited	7/15/2008
Q: My father just passed away, and in his bank box we found a certificate for 50 shares of De Ville ... A: Gary, I was unable to find any additional information regarding De Ville, although the certificate ...
Dubenski Gold Mines Limited	7/14/2008
Q: My father recently passed away. He left some stock certificates (36500 shares), dated Nov.28 1990, ... A: Unfortunately, it appears there is no value to the stock at this time. The stock was delisted by the ...
old stock	7/13/2008
Q: Purchased from National Trust in 87. Company name is Continental Precious Minerals Inc. and Lingside ... A: Len, I have no information on Lingside beyond that it was traded on the CDN but no longer appears to ...
Who's stock is it now?	7/8/2008
Q: my grand-mother died 4 years ago, going trought her things i found a certificate of 500 shares in ... A: Samuel, I am not an expert speaker of French by any means, but it appears to be a letter from Bell ...
canadian stock	7/7/2008
Q: I have 200 shares of UPPER CANADA RESOURCES LIMITED dated from 9/13/1974 at $1.00 per share.Crown ... A: It appears to have changed its name to Challenger International Services in 1978, then Challenger ...
mine stock	7/7/2008
Q: I have a share certificate. #7262, for Hutchison Lake Gold Mines Ltd. Value is 1000 shares dated ... A: Ron, I don't have any information on the stock, which is not surprising considering the age. ...
Rally Energy	7/7/2008
Q: I had purchased 400 shares of Rally Energy from Marchment&Mackay back in 1996.(I still have the ... A: Don, Rally Energy is no more. They were acquired in 2007 for $7.30 per share. Assuming that it is ...
old inheherited stock in gold	7/6/2008
Q: min-ore mines ltd issued aug 28 l968 incorporated in ontario guaranty trust company of canada ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on this stock. However, I do see it seems to have made the US ...
Old Stock	7/6/2008
Q: I have a share certificate for 100 shares in Precambrian Shield Resources Limited dated July,1976. ... A: Grant, Precambrian was acquired in 1993 for $3.25 per share cash. The agent handling the transaction ...
old canadian oil stock	7/4/2008
Q: in the 1940's my mother purchased 500 shares of a stock called "I'm not sure of the spelling" Laduce ... A: Lillian, Turbo did at one time have value. It did a 1 for 10 reverse split and became Canadian Turbo ...
Porterfield Industries Inc.	7/4/2008
Q: In 1987 my 500 shares of Pensec Explorations Inc. was converted to 125 shares of Porterfield ... A: Bob, I can find no information on Porterfield at all. If there is a Transfer Agent listed on the ...
old mining shared	7/4/2008
Q: i have many old mining shared from different compagnie and i would like to know if they aves any ... A: Nancy, if you have many old shares, you should probably enlist the help of a broker to run them down ...
Shares in Polar Innovative Capital Corp	7/3/2008
Q: I have bought some shares into Polar Innovative back in 2000. In my research I have read that Polar ... A: Randy, I show that the transaction was a little different. Ones Signature bought just over 50% of ...
Canadian stocks	7/3/2008
Q: I recently came accross some certificate of shares purchased by my late husband from Globe ... A: Martha, I have no information on either Globe Exploration or Spanish River Mines. I have been asked ...
stocks value	7/3/2008
Q: In 1989 I purchased stocks in Blake River Explorations Ltd. I would like to know what they are worth ... A: Mary, I have been asked about Blake River before. In my prior answer, I said Blake River was still ...
Oil Exploration Stock	7/1/2008
Q: Norwood Resources is traded in both in Canada (as NRS) and in the US (as NWOOF). There seems to be a ... A: David, you have discovered a problem with many Canadian companies in the US. Norwood actually does ...
Globe Exploratioon & Mining Company Ltd.	7/1/2008
Q: I found some old certificates of shares purchased in the 1960's. Is this company still out there? A: Martha, I have been asked about Globe Exploration before, but I have no information on the Company ...
Stock Certificate	6/30/2008
Q: I have four shares in J. & R. Weir Limited, Incorporated under teh laws of Canada as a Private ... A: Private companies are always difficult to research, as many do not have established transfer agents ...
old stocks	6/30/2008
Q: I recently found some old stocks that my great grandmother had bought in the 1960s and i am curious ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on the Company except that I see they made the US SEC's ...
Old stock - locating company	6/28/2008
Q: On Sept. 17, 1980 I purchased 150 shares of ANCHOR PETROLEUM CORP stock. On July 18, 1983 that ... A: Unfortunately, it appears the company is long out of business. In 1988, British Columbia slapped a ...
BCRIC stocks	6/27/2008
Q: Are these stocks worth anything? My certificate is for 5 shares and is dated August 7,1979 Thanks A: June, this question comes up fairly often, as just about everyone in BC received BCRIC shares free. ...
Chief Redwater Oils Limited/West Plains oil Resources lImited	6/27/2008
Q: my parents purchased this stock in February l949. What happened to this company which was ... A: Elaine, I have been asked about Chief Redwater Oils or West Plains (I believe Chief Redwater merged ...
Kamloops Copper Consolidated LTD	6/26/2008
Q: My mom and I were going through some old papers and came along a stock certificate for Kamloops ... A: Kelly, it appears from some information on the web that Kamloops amalgamated with Midland Petroleums ...
Quebecor World restructuring	6/26/2008
Q: My husband and I have a small number of shares in IQW. Someone told use that after they have ... A: Unfortunately, I am afraid it is true. Considering the financial mess that Quebecor World is in, I ...
airnorth mines	6/25/2008
Q: I have in my possession a certificate which states that we have 100 shares in the Airnorth Mines ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on the status of Airnorth Mines. It appears the certificate may ...
Petroleum	6/24/2008
Q: I have 500 shares of Monogram Petroleums Limited, purchased May 16,1951,from L. Carlin Corp.Ltd ... A: William, I have no information on Monogram except that it made the United State's Securities and ...
Stock Certs. from early 1900's	6/23/2008
Q: My Dad recently passed on and left quite a collection of Stock Certificates from 1915 - 1937. There ... A: Cheree, considering the age and size of the collection, your best chance for determining value is ...
Mining Stock Certificates	6/22/2008
Q: We have found two stock certificates dated 1954 and 1955. The first is for Black Bourgon Mines ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either of those companies, although they are older than most ...
offset oil & gas	6/22/2008
Q: SIR in 1981 i purchased some shares from.Durham securities CORP LTD.=OFFSET OIL & GAS. & CELINA ... A: Unfortunately, anything purchased from Durham in that era is unlikely to have much value, either ...
Ashland Oil Cndt Ltd and Dominion Jubilee Corp Ltd	6/20/2008
Q: The above two stocks were listed on a brokerage statement from 9/73 of my father's. Is there any ... A: Sheila, there are several issues in play here. The first is that you suggest that you only have a ...
Flag oils limited	6/20/2008
Q: Found in some important papers of my dads a certificate for 125 shares of Flag oils limited. Is ... A: Robert, another reader just wrote in that you can contact Flag Resources at you still can reach them ...
Mining Shares Certificates - 1924-1927	6/19/2008
Q: I have found some old share certificates dating back to 1924 that were my great grandmothers. I am ... A: Rachel, I have no information on those companies at all. Going back eighty plus years is a long way, ...
old canadian stock	6/17/2008
Q: my friend has a certificate for a uranium stock in Saskatchewan called 'majestic mines' that he ... A: I have no information on any company named majestic mines from that era. If there is a transfer ...
Canabec Explorations	6/16/2008
Q: What happened to the Stock "Canabec Explorations Ltd it was on the mining exchange in 1976. EGA A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Canabec Explorations. If there is a transfer agent listed on ...
Old stock certificate	6/16/2008
Q: We just received a stock certificate that a bank had been holding for forty some years. It was ... A: Eric, I have no information on Founders Acceptance. I suggest you might want to take the certificate ...
Canadian MIning Stock	6/12/2008
Q: My father will be 93 next month, and we’ve discovered 300 shares he purchased in June 1950 of the ... A: Neil, for just a stock search, it should not matter. Most brokers and their "back office" should be ...
1970's stocks	6/12/2008
Q: steve i have shares of united accumulative fund and br resources both from the seventies do these ... A: Robert, I have no information on BR Resources. In regards to United Accumulative Fund, is that the ...
Canadian MIning Stock	6/12/2008
Q: My father will be 93 next month, and we’ve discovered 300 shares he purchased in June 1950 of the ... A: Neil, I have been asked about the company before, but I have no information on the ultimate ...
Looking for CAPITAL PETROLEUMS LTD STOCK WORTH (	6/11/2008
Q: I have a certificate of 200 shares of Capitol Petroleums Limited (no personal liability) registered ... A: Unfortunately, I have no hard data about the company, as the dates you gave are older than most of ...
Grandma Lee's Inc. Stock Certificate	6/11/2008
Q: I found this stock certificate for 500 shares in my mother's papers. The sybol was GLI, but it is no ... A: Good question. Most companies that are subject to cease-trade orders from multiple jurisdictions do ...
Grandma Lee's Inc. Stock Certificate	6/11/2008
Q: I found this stock certificate for 500 shares in my mother's papers. The sybol was GLI, but it is no ... A: Ruth, Grandma Lee's went through two name changes. It first became Heritage Concepts, then Nexus ...
1955 gold stocks	6/10/2008
Q: where do i find information about dominion Malartic Gold Mines Limited. I would appreciate any ... A: Robert, there were quite a few Canadian companies with the Malartic Gold Mines name during that ...
off shore tax havens and penny stocks	6/10/2008
Q: Could a person but penny stocks in Cananda or the US and use it as a vehicle to move money off shore ... A: It is possible, but it is not exactly that simple. There are a lot of variables here, not the least ...
Canadian Stock values?	6/9/2008
Q: I began going through some old papers and come across some stocks I purchased in the 1990's. I was ... A: Rod, I took a look at your list, and of the 7 shares, I think there might be value in 3. SFP ...
off shore tax havens and penny stocks	6/9/2008
Q: Could a person but penny stocks in Cananda or the US and use it as a vehicle to move money off shore ... A: Kathy, I am not sure what exactly you are asking. There seems to be lots of tax dodges, and as soon ...
Old Canadian Stock certificate	6/9/2008
Q: We recently found a stock certificate for Bellechasse Mining Corporation Ltd. Countersigned and ... A: Linda, besides appearing on the SEC's restricted list, I did see that the Montreal Exchange delisted ...
Isaac's Harbour Gold Exploration Inc.	6/6/2008
Q: My husband and I bought shares in Isacc's in the early 80'sI It was brokered by Durham Securities ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on that stock. Considering it was a Durham stock, it was ...
Hargor Resources Inc.	6/1/2008
Q: I bought this stock back on March 1983. Is this company still in business? It was incorporated in ... A: Bill, it appears there is no current value to the shares. In 1986, the Company changed its name to ...
CANADIAN MINING STOCKS	5/31/2008
Q: I HAVE A STOCK CERT. FOR QUESABE MINES LMT. THAT MY GRANDFATHER BOUGHT IN 10-1-1948. IT APPEARS TO ... A: Mike, I did not check out the trail from Quesabe to Sunburst, but I did follow it from Sunburst on. ...
1960's Mining Stocks	5/30/2008
Q: I have 2000 shares each of Whitegate Mining Company Limited and Kateri Mining Company Limited from ... A: Julian, I have no information on Whitegate, but for Kateri, I do see that twice in the early 1960's ...
King Resources Company Stock	5/29/2008
Q: I have 1300 shares of King Resources Company Stock. Is there any value to this stock. It was ... A: I have been asked about King Resources before - there is quite a bit of it floating around. Here is ...
ansell lake resources ltd.	5/29/2008
Q: I have a certificate for 500 shares of the above company purchased in 1988.whatever became of this ... A: It appears there is currently no value to those shares. In 1996, the Company merged with Diversafile ...
Old Jaycopter Stock	5/27/2008
Q: I came across some stock certificates dated Mar/64 owned by my parents & myself, handled by Guaranty ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot find any specific information on the ultimate fate of Jaycopters, but if I ...
Chiblow Mines Limited & Canamiska Copper Mines Limited	5/27/2008
Q: I've recently found a certificate for Chiblow Mines Limited in the amount of $500 for 500 shares. ... A: Peter, I have no information on Chiblow Mines at all. For Canamiska, I have been asked about that ...
OLD MINING STOCKS	5/24/2008
Q: I have 2 stocks certificates and am trrying to find ojut if they are worth anything. One is from ... A: Scott, you did not say how old the certificates are. Cobalt Consolidated was formed in 1953, and ...
David Minerals Ltd.	5/23/2008
Q: I have stock in David Minerals Limited (issued November 24, 1982) which has now ceased trading. Are ... A: It appears the Company has no value at this time. The stock was served with a cease-trade order in ...
McAdam Resources Inc. Share Certificate	5/23/2008
Q: We are solicitors for an estate wherein the deceased held a share certificate of McAdam Resources ... A: It looks like there may be some value to that certificate, but not much, unfortunately. In December ...
Old Stock Certs	5/21/2008
Q: Good afternoon, Let me first say thank you for your time & assistance. I have two stock ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either of those companies, although both are older than most ...
Old stock	5/20/2008
Q: I have Diversafile International Inc. stock and was wondering if this stock is worth anything Thanks A: Currently, the stock likely has no value. In 1998, Ontario hit the company with a cease trade order, ...
Millstream Mines	5/19/2008
Q: My deceased Dad purchased some shares of Millstream Mines from M.Rash & Co. Ltd. some time back in ... A: Millstream is still around - it trades for about 16 cents per share on the TSX Venture Exchange. ...
E.A. Manning and Gowest Gold	5/19/2008
Q: My father passed away and has stock from EA Manning - Gowest Amalgamated Resources Ltd. x 2 at 2 ... A: Sheri, Gowest Amalgamated is still around. It is traded on the TSX Venture Exchange under the symbol ...
Settlement Question: Canadian stock transfer to overseas broker	5/16/2008
Q: I've been living for years in Asia (have lived in Canada and other countries too). I want to bring ... A: The SWIFT Code is the international designator for each financial institution. It is used for asset ...
Tax treatment of dividends	5/14/2008
Q: I am a Canadian. I have a Canadian investment account and a U.S. investment account held with a ... A: I am not a tax expert, so I cannot give you a definitive answer. When you say a Canadian stock ...
Empire Resource Exploration Ltd.	5/13/2008
Q: In 1979 I bought 1000 shares in Empire Resource Exploration Ltd. through E.A.Manning Limited in ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Empire Resource Exploration. That is not too unusual, as ...
Raleigh Minerals Limited	5/13/2008
Q: In 1980 I bought 500 shares in Raleigh Minerals Limited through J.Appleby Securities Limited in ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Raleigh Minerals at all. I would suggest trying to contact ...
Fenimore Iron Mines	5/12/2008
Q: I also have a cert for 1000 shares of fenimore iron mines ltd. Do you have any more info on this ... A: Unfortunately, I have no additional information on Fenimore. During my time on AllExperts, I think ...
summit gold mines inc.	5/11/2008
Q: my dad had purchased shares in the Summit Gold Mines Inc. from M. Rash & co. limited. Is this still ... A: Unfortunately, it seems there is no value today, but I believe there was at one time. If my ...
Canadian stock question	5/10/2008
Q: AS executor of my uncle's estate, I came accross a stock certificate purchased 12/2/1949 for 100 ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Capewell. Usually in these cases, you need to contact the ...
mackfie resources sinc.	5/6/2008
Q: 1)I too have discovered a shares certificate for macfie dated june 27, 1989. Have you ever gotten ... A: For Macfie, they were cease traded on both British Columbia and Ontario in 1986, and delisted by the ...
Noranda - Falconbridge - Xstrata shares	5/5/2008
Q: I need to trace some old Noranda stock certificates (circa 1969). I know they merged with ... A: Laura, I recommend you contact Xstrata and/or Xstrata's Transfer Agent directly. You can find ...
stock search	5/4/2008
Q: My father purchased shares of stock in the 1980's in a company called: Canadian Worldwide Energy ... A: The progression of Canadian Worldwide is somewhat complicated, but I think it went something like ...
Chartier Quebec Explorations Limited	5/3/2008
Q: Is there any information on Chartier Quebec Explorations Limited? My wife just found a stock ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information about Chartier Quebec Explorations. 1959 goes back farther than ...
E.A Manning Limited	4/30/2008
Q: My father recently found some stocks he bought back in the 90's from E.A.Manning Limited. Just ... A: At the current time, there is no value to the shares. The stock was cease-traded by Ontario in 2002, ...
warrants	4/29/2008
Q: I have never bought warrants before. I noticed that people will buy warrants to increase their ... A: Warrants are very similar to options in that they guarantee conversion of the warrant into a fixed ...
Global Exploration and mining company ltd	4/28/2008
Q: Have 500 shares of above share from 1957 A: Unfortunately, I have no information on the stock at all. 1957 is older than most of the information ...
Volume Selling Wall.	4/27/2008
Q: I've recently found a stock I was investing in where there seemed to be a 'wall' volume. There was ... A: Lee, the name depends on what approach the seller is taking, but this type of strategy is not ...
Stock classes	4/25/2008
Q: Can you explain the difference between AC.A-T and AC.B-T Air Canada shares? Thanks A: According to Air Canada, the "A" shares are "Variable Voting Shares" and can only be owned by ...
Price of shares	4/25/2008
Q: I have been trying to find out what my Nortel Networks shares are worth, these shares are common ... A: Geoff, since your certificate pre-dates the reverse split, I believe you should have 11 shares of ...
S.T.I. Industries Inc.	4/25/2008
Q: I have a 1991 stock certificate from S.T.I. Industries Inc., it was purchased through Oxbridge ... A: Unfortunately, it does not appear to have any current value. S.T.I was slapped with a cease-trade ...
maple leaf industries stocks and bonds circa 1960s	4/22/2008
Q: are they of any value and if so what are there worth at this time thanks A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Maple Leaf Industries at all. Since you have both shares and ...
Old Canadian Stocks	4/22/2008
Q: Hey, I have found some old stocks from 1963-1973. The companies are - Monpre Iron Mines - Bonwitha ... A: These are somewhat older than most of the information I have. I have no information on Monpre, ...
fanex resources	4/22/2008
Q: I have a certificate for Fanex Resources Limited. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you A: I have no information at all on Fanex Resources. If there is a transfer agent listed on the ...
Old Stock	4/20/2008
Q: Good Day Mr. Taylor: I have some old stock in holding. Two of which are from Ekersval Resources, 100 ... A: I have been asked about Ekersval Resources a lot, and I have no information on it at all. But, ...
stock certificate	4/18/2008
Q: Have Fontbrune Nickel Mines Ltd. inc. under Quebec Mining Companies act. Is is still in existence? A: I have no information at all on Fontbrune Nickel. If there is a transfer agent listed on the ...
OLD STOCK	4/17/2008
Q: What did Roy Silver Mine do A: I have no information on Roy Silver. If there is a transfer agent listed on the certificate, I would ...
Canada Oil	4/16/2008
Q: I own the name canadaoil.com Can you tell me which way you would develop this high profile web ... A: Good question - I would think that "Canadaoil.com" would be attractive to someone, but I have no ...
Multico Holdings Corporation	4/16/2008
Q: I have a stock Certificate of Multico Holdings Corporation that was issued from Guaranty Trust ... A: TD originally was short for Toronto Dominion, one of the largest banks in North America. However, ...
Mystery Mountain Minerals LTD stock	4/15/2008
Q: I have 38000 shares of the above mentioned stock, dated from April 22,1986 to September 18, 1986. ... A: It appears the stock has no value. In the late 1980's, they ran into operational and financial ...
Stackpool Mining and Holding Corporation Limited	4/15/2008
Q: I'm looking for information about the Stackpool Mining and Holding Corporation Limited. The stock ... A: Adam, I have no information on Stackpool. Usually the way to track old stocks is through the ...
bison petrolem	4/14/2008
Q: re; http://en.allexperts.com/q/Canadian-Stocks-1073/Old-Canadian-Stock-Certificates-2.htm we have a ... A: Michael, as I recommended to the person who asked the original question, contact Mellon Investor ...
Price of shares	4/14/2008
Q: I have been trying to find out what my Nortel Networks shares are worth, these shares are common ... A: It depends on when you bought them. Nortel had a 1 for 10 reverse split in December 2006, so if you ...
Canadian Export Gas & Oil Ldt.	4/13/2008
Q: Purchased 100 shares in 1969-1971 time frame of Cd.Exp.Gas & Oil and pretty much forgot about them. ... A: Perhaps not. I believe Canadian Export was acquired by Placer Development and became Placer Cego, ...
Sapawe gold mine certificates	4/12/2008
Q: I understand there has been a cease trading order from the Canadian Government. Should I keep the ... A: It appears the cease-trade order against Sapawe was issued by Ontario way back in 1972. Although ...
OLD stock Certificates	4/11/2008
Q: I just came across 500 shares of a company from 1976 that my parents purchased and was wondering if ... A: I don't have any information on the current status of the Company except that it was slapped with a ...
stock certificate	4/11/2008
Q: I have a stock certificate issued by "Able Land & Minerals Limited" issued in 1959. The company was ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Able Land. Since the Transfer Agent is a dead end, you can ...
Multico Holdings Corporation	4/11/2008
Q: I have a stock Certificate of Multico Holdings Corporation that was issued from Guaranty Trust ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information about Multico Holdings. Usually, the best way to track old ...
Ekersval Resources Ltd.	4/10/2008
Q: My father has two shares in this company I would like to know where I can find out what they are ... A: I have been asked about Ekersval several times in the past, and have been able to find nothing on ...
Big Four Oil Company of Canada	4/9/2008
Q: I have a copy of a share certificate for this company, issued in Calgary in 1914 but can find no ... A: Don, if they were struck from the registry, it means they are defunct. 99.9% of the time a company ...
west plain oil resources	4/9/2008
Q: What was the symbol for this stock? We found a stock certificiate and wanted to know if it can ... A: I have been asked about West Plains Oil several times. The frequency of the questions suggests that ...
old mining stocks thru Gordon-Daly grenadier	4/8/2008
Q: My aging father is dying of cancer, and during the course of going thru his things trying to settle ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on any of those companies. As you have discovered, anything ...
lost stock	4/7/2008
Q: I purchased Dynast Ginseng Ltd. in 1996. It got taken over by Pacific Northwest Herb Corp. in 1999. ... A: Pacific Northwest was a reporting issuer in British Columbia until 2002, when they stopped filing. ...
Old Stock Certificates	4/4/2008
Q: I have the following old stock certificates for the following companies and would like some help and ... A: John, I do not have any information on any of those companies. You could try tracking them down ...
DOME PETROLEUM	4/4/2008
Q: I e-mailed to bp.com and also shareholdersus@bp.com and received absolutely no response. I also ... A: It is disappointing that BP has not bothered to get back to you - that is poor investor relations. ...
Fees for buying Canadian stocks listed on U.S. exchanges	4/1/2008
Q: Do you know if a broker can charge additional fees for purchasing foreign stocks listed on U.S. ... A: Rich, I don't know enough details about your particular situation to fully comment on what happened ...
Old Stock Certificates	4/1/2008
Q: I noticed a few people in this forum asking you about old stock certificates. I wonder if you can ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either company, as it is likely they are older than the ...
Stocks	3/31/2008
Q: I bought stocks in Tejas Petroleum Res. Ltd. from E.A.Maning in Feb./82. I can not find info on ... A: I have no information on Tejas Petroleum at all. However, if it was sold by E.A. Manning, chances ...
trying to help aging parents	3/31/2008
Q: I am trying to find info on these stocks my step father bought 10-12 years ago. I am pretty sure ... A: Brenda, I don't know if they were all scams, but most everything sold by Daly Grenadier was of "low ...
lost stock	3/31/2008
Q: i had stock in 2 canadian company i purchased the stock in the late 90's the 2 companys are golf ... A: Richard this get complicated. GolfNorth is gone - it was acquired in 2002 for $0.30 per share, while ...
Millstream Mines and Concho Res & Energy.	3/30/2008
Q: I bought shares in both companies in 1983. Do they still exist? Ron A: I have been asked about Concho many times before. I have no information on it at all, but ...
1950 Canadian Gold and Uranium Shares	3/30/2008
Q: I have certificates for shares in Macho River Gold Mines Limited, and Pitch-Ore Uranium Mines ... A: Unfortunately I have no information on stocks that old. If there is a transfer agent listed on the ...
Home Mining Developments Limited	3/28/2008
Q: My father in law has 500 shares of HOme Mining Developments Limited registered with Canada ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Home Mining. Usually in these cases you need to go to the ...
Elk Oils Ltd Humboldt Sask.	3/27/2008
Q: Old shares purchased in 1952 worth anything? A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Elk Oils. 1952 goes back quite a bit further than most of ...
Stocks no longer listed	3/27/2008
Q: I have two certificates 1 from Ryanor Mining Company Limited 2000 shares and 1 certificate from a ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either of those companies. I suggest that you start by ...
Old Canadian Shares	3/26/2008
Q: Sorry this is one of those 'I have just found' questions! It is a share certificate dated 17th June ... A: Lorna, it was actually very common pre WWI for UK banks and brokers to package and sell North ...
Old International Mogul Stocks	3/26/2008
Q: I am in a similar position as the question asked from 2005. I have certificates of International ... A: Helen, they might have some value, but might not. It is a long and involved trail. In 1982, ...
easynet data corp	3/25/2008
Q: I purchased shares in this company in 86 from E A Manning Ltd. I have the shares. Can no longer ... A: You might want to hold off on that Capital Loss just now. The Company is still alive - they have ...
registering stocks	3/24/2008
Q: Can common shares be registered in both my name and my spouse with right of survivorship. We are ... A: Joni, from experience I can tell you your husband has a right to be concerned. Some unintentional ...
Premier Trust Company, Toronto	3/20/2008
Q: Steven: Did you ever learn what happened to Premier Trust Company? I'm trying to find out about ... A: I don't know for sure, but Premier's assets may be a part of ScotiaBank's ScotiaTrust now. I don't ...
Palermo Gold Mines Ltd	3/20/2008
Q: I have a stock certificate for Palermo Gold Mines Limited issued to my mother 5/25/48 with Crown ... A: I have no information on Palermo Gold, as 1948 goes back a lot farther than most of the information ...
Hollyhead Resources Inc.	3/19/2008
Q: I purchased shares in Hollyhead Resources Inc. in 1986. I would like to know if these are worth ... A: Sandra, I have been asked about Hollyhead before by someone who also purchased the stock in 1986. ...
VSM MedTech Share	3/19/2008
Q: I have read your answer regarding "VSM", thanks. I also have some shares of VSM. May I "write-off" ... A: It depends on what jurisdiction you are in - I would suggest you contact your tax advisor, as it ...
Info on Old stock Certificates	3/18/2008
Q: Steve: My late father had stock certificates for the following: Burbank Minerals Limited 1000 shares ... A: I cannot find any information on any of those companies - my guess is that they are all quite old, ...
Stocks from the early 90's	3/17/2008
Q: Steven, I have read through many of your older answers and have found one of the stocks that I ... A: Good question. Kingly is pretty much just a shell company these days, and it appears the management ...
Stocks from the early 90's	3/17/2008
Q: Steven, I have read through many of your older answers and have found one of the stocks that I ... A: Bad news - it appears there is no current value to either company. Firesand underwent a 1 for 4.49 ...
old stocks	3/16/2008
Q: In 1980 I purchased 100 stocks on Texcan Energy & resouces inc. sold to me by M.Rash & Co Ltd 159 ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Texcan, which is not surprising considering it was sold by ...
Magra Computor Technologies Corp.	3/16/2008
Q: Morning: Is above company still holding stocks and/or Olympic Rom World Inc.? These stocks were ... A: Unfortunately, if it was a stock "sold" by Gordon Daly, there is usually little chance of there ...
Stocks	3/15/2008
Q: Purchased stocks with A.C. MacPherson & Co. Inc., Oct.31, 1997. The stocks were for Nucanolan ... A: Mary, Nucanolan has gone through a couple of name changes, but they are still around. Currently they ...
Inquiry about old stocks	3/15/2008
Q: I have old stocks and I would like to find out if these companies still exist and what happened to ... A: I am afraid that is too many stocks for me to research, and most of them are older than the period ...
Old Share Certificate for Solo Resources & Energy Inc.	3/15/2008
Q: My Dad has asked me to research this for him. In 1979 he purchased 200 shares of Solo Resources & ... A: Stacy, M. Rash was a notorious penny stock house that pretty much only sold trash. After a long ...
Quinalta Pertoleum Ltd	3/14/2008
Q: We found some shares of this stock in my father-in-laws papers and I can not find out anything about ... A: Wayne, I have no information on Quinalta, but I do see it was twice named to the US SEC's Canadian ...
Need info on old stock-Bobby Blooms Furs	3/14/2008
Q: I've gone through your q&a's hoping someone already asked about this stock. My uncle has asked me to ... A: Lucy, what a great name - Bobby Blooms. Unfortunately, I have no information on them at all. I would ...
old stock certificate	3/13/2008
Q: have stock cetificate for pan-ore gold mines limited do you have any info on this company. thank you A: Rick, you did not give me a date on the certificate to help my search, but I did not find anything ...
Mining stock certificates	3/13/2008
Q: We have found certificates from 1957-1960 for Jardun Mines, Haitian Copper Mining Limited and ... A: I do not have any information on any of those companies, as they are too old, but I do see that at ...
stock certificates	3/12/2008
Q: I am in possession of 2 stock certificates for a total of 200 shares of Ibsen Cobalt Silver LTD. ... A: I have no information on Ibsen Cobalt at all. Premier Trust, however, is listed as part of ...
OTC-BB Certificate	3/4/2008
Q: I'm a Canadian Resident with a share certificate in an American company that has recently become ... A: Good question. Unfortunately, I don't know the answer. These days, as you have discovered, most ...
selling stock with 4 month hold	3/4/2008
Q: we have a lot of stock, that has a 4 month hold on it, and wanted to know if anyone would purchase ... A: Since you are in the United States, you have additional laws to deal with. You are bound by both ...
selling stock with 4 month hold	3/4/2008
Q: we have a lot of stock, that has a 4 month hold on it, and wanted to know if anyone would purchase ... A: Unfortunately, I cannot answer that question for you. Since you have stock with a 4 month hold, I ...
lost shares	3/3/2008
Q: About 1988 I purchased some shares in a company I think was called Borealis or Aurora Borealis Gold ... A: There is a good chance that is Borealis Exploration, which used to be headquartered in Calgary but ...
cedar ridge explorations ltd	3/2/2008
Q: my father recently passed away and we found shares that he bought in 1981. unable to find any info ... A: I can find no reference to Cedar Ridge. Usually the best way to track old stocks is through the ...
Canadian (or non-Canadian) oil	3/1/2008
Q: Taylor, I would like your opinion on a couple of things. First, it seems logical to me that oil ... A: I have believed for a long, long time that oil and gas investments are a very wise place to put some ...
NORWICH VENTURES	2/29/2008
Q: As per a lot of people writing in, I'm going through estate papers trying to track down some old ... A: Phil, I don't see a Norwich Corporation, just the Norwich Ventures Ltd. It was definitely Norwich ...
Oil Stocks	2/29/2008
Q: I have come across two old stock certificates. Would they have any value &/or what would have ... A: I have no information on stocks that old. Considering the age, I suggest you might want to take them ...
Cadomin Coal Co. Ltd.	2/28/2008
Q: I have some shares for the Cadomin Coal Co. Ltd. What company or companies have these shares evolved ... A: I have no idea. You did not say what year the certificate was from, but considering the namesake ...
Selling Candian Stocks	2/27/2008
Q: I worked for a software start up in Ottawa years ago. To my surprise, they went public recently. ... A: Mike, your problem here is twofold. First, the stock is restricted. Secondly, the stock is not ...
mining stocks	2/25/2008
Q: I am inquiring about Rouyn Quebec Mines, Ltd These are countersigned with Prudential Trust Company ... A: I have no information on anything as old as 1926. Unfortunately, very few mining companies survived ...
Bankfield Consolidated Mines	2/25/2008
Q: Been working on this for a client but only got as far as this: Roxmark caps two purchases - Roxmark ... A: Gary, the best way to track old stocks is through a transfer agent. It should be listed somewhere on ...
West Plains OIl	2/24/2008
Q: I also have found share for the following companies: - West Plains Oil REsources Limited -Automatic ... A: West Plains is one of the stocks I am most frequently asked about. I have no information on what ...
canadian stocks	2/24/2008
Q: Does anybody know the name of a business development investment company that is based in Vancouver, ... A: If you go back to the Amex site, you can search all listed companies by location. In this case, for ...
McMarmac Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd.	2/23/2008
Q: I have 400 shares in McMarmac Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. The shares were purchased on June 22, ... A: Dennis, I know Goldcorp well, but am not familiar with McMarmac or if it is in any way related to ...
VSM	2/21/2008
Q: I still own 600 shares of the stock. Is it possible to get any money back from it and can I sell it ... A: Cindy, is what you gave me the symbol of the stock or the actual name? The last company to use that ...
old shares	2/21/2008
Q: I have shares in Freeholders Oil Company Limited dated 1954. Are they worth anything? A: Donna, I have no information regarding the ultimate status of Freeholders Oil. If there is a ...
Royco Mining Company Limited	2/21/2008
Q: Just found this certificate for 200 shares. Is it worth anything? A: Garry, I have no information on the ultimate disposition of Royco. It appears to have disappeared in ...
Valid shares????	2/20/2008
Q: We recently discovered that our deceased father had shares in SOLO RES & ENERGY INC. These were ... A: John, I have been asked about this stock before. It seems M. Rash & Co. sold a lot of it to a lot of ...
Old mining shares	2/19/2008
Q: Can you give me any information about La France Explorations Limited, or New Force Crag Mines ... A: I don't have any information on either of those two companies. If there is a transfer agent listed ...
Fenimore Iron Mines	2/18/2008
Q: Is this company still around?? My father-in-law had 3 stock certificates dating back to 1955. I ... A: I have been asked about Fenimore Iron Mines several times in the past, and I have no information ...
Old Stock	2/17/2008
Q: Steven, I have found serval old stock certificates, how would I find out if they have any value, and ... A: Dave, International Eagle Tool has gone through at least 6 name changes, but I believe it is now ...
old stocks how do you find theyre worth	2/15/2008
Q: When going thru my dad's estate we found old share from 1951 the company is New Laguerre mines ... A: Paul, I have no information on New Laguerre. However, I can tell you that I think you have the wrong ...
Old stock	2/13/2008
Q: do you have any info on an old stock called Sasko-Wainwright oil and gas? My grandfather purchased ... A: Sorry, but I have no information on anything that old. Keep in mind that most smaller companies did ...
Beacon Mining Company Ltd.	2/13/2008
Q: My mother-in-law has a stock certificate from The Beacon Mining Company Ltd, associated with the ... A: Ron, try the Province's website. Unfortunately, much of the business information on the site is only ...
Beacon Mining Company Ltd.	2/13/2008
Q: My mother-in-law has a stock certificate from The Beacon Mining Company Ltd, associated with the ... A: Before you can cash it in, you have to determine if the certificate has any value. Unfortunately, I ...
Old Stock Certificatw	2/12/2008
Q: I found an old stock certificate for Marlboro Mines Limited, number 0442, issued to my father on ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on Marlboro Mines. Usually the way to track old stocks is ...
Blake River Explorations Ltd	2/12/2008
Q: I bought shares from Blake River Explorations Ltd in 1989. Can you give me some information about ... A: Julie, Blake River is still alive. I don't believe the stock is currently trading on any exchange at ...
Key Anacon Mines Ltd Stock	2/11/2008
Q: My wife holds 50 shares of Key Anacom Mines stock. We have learned that the company was absorbed by ... A: You are correct - Key Anacom was part of a large merger of 5 companies in what was considered a ...
Canadian Stocks	2/11/2008
Q: My uncle purchased some stock in the following companies: Velvet Exploration Co., Ltd, United Hearne ... A: Jason, without copies of the certificates I cannot be certain of anything. But, I think your uncle ...
Old Stocks	2/10/2008
Q: Going through my dads things I found stock sold to him by M.Rash&Co.Limited,for concho resources & ... A: I have been asked about Concho Resources before - Rash & Company really got around selling this ...
old farmers co-operative stock of regina saskatchewan	2/9/2008
Q: is this stock worth anything dating back to 1910? also have a stock fromlamb railway service ... A: I have no information on any stock that is that old. Considering its age of almost 100 years, ...
Queen City Yacht Club of Toronto Ltd.	2/5/2008
Q: A share certificate for capital stock from the Queen City Yacht Club was issued to my great ... A: Interesting question - chances are, Queen City Yacht Club was never traded in public. Instead, it ...
Ekersval Resources ltd	2/4/2008
Q: I found a share certificate for Ekersval Res. in my father-in-law's stuff. It appears to be a gold ... A: Alan, I cannot find anything firm on Ekersval either. In these cases, the best way to track an old ...
Old Stock Certificate	2/4/2008
Q: When cleaning out my fathers papers, after his passing. We came across a stock certificate, ... A: I have been asked about Spindle Top before, which is not surprising considering lots of shares were ...
chisholm resources inc stock	2/3/2008
Q: I have a stock certificate for five hundred and sixty-six shares of the above mentioned stock and I ... A: Unfortunately, it appears the company ran into serious financial difficulty around the time or ...
old mining stocks	2/3/2008
Q: While re-locating my Mom we came accross old mining stock The Porcupine Imperial Gold Mining Company ... A: Most Transfer Agents were located in Toronto or Montreal during this period. Before computers, it ...
Old Canadian Stocks	2/2/2008
Q: A friend recently found stock purchased by her late husband in 1960 and 1961. They are 1.Crown ... A: Mike, none of the names you gave me are the names of companies. They are either the transfer agent ...
Trifield and Lashburn Petroleums Ltd.	2/2/2008
Q: I recently bought the contents of an estate, and found 2500 shares of Trifield Petroleum Limited, ... A: Unfortunately, I have no information on either company. Considering the age, even if there was once ...
stock	2/1/2008
Q: My parents own Bison Petroleum stock purchased in 1960. Stock #7251. 15 shares. The Soc. Sec. # of ... A: Roger, I have been asked this exact question before from someone else who has parents that bought ...
Big Missouri Mines Corporation	1/31/2008
Q: This company was incorporated under the Quebec Mining Companies Act and was purchased in March 1954. ... A: I have no information on the stock, but if you perform a Google Search, you will find that in an ...
Gold Mine Stock	1/31/2008
Q: My father bought shares of New Otisse Long Lac Gold Mines Limited in 1938. How can I find out if ... A: 1938 is going back a very long way in stock market terms. I don't have any information on much of ...
gold stock	1/29/2008
Q: i bought a gold stock called gold lake mines I bought it 1986to1990 i have lost the cert. is the ... A: There were at least 2 companies named Gold Lake Mines. The first was in Canada but was gone before ...
Lobo Gold & Resources Inc ; Offset Oil & Gas Resources Ltd	1/29/2008
Q: Are these two companies still in business. I found few thousands shares from each of these companies ... A: I cannot find anything current on either company. The best way to track old companies is through the ...
roxana oils company	1/27/2008
Q: I found a 1947 share certificate in my grandfathers desk of roxana oils company which incorporated ... A: George, I am afraid I have no information regarding Roxana Oils. In cases such as these, the best ...
The Lithium Corp. of Canada	1/25/2008
Q: I bought stock from E.A. Manning Ltd. in June 1987 for The Lithium Corp of Canada, how do I find out ... A: Diane, sometime after you bought the stock, it became Rusty Lake Resources. From a prior question I ...
info on old 1985 stock	1/17/2008
Q: Im very impressed with your site and service--- I have a stock purchased in 1985--- Redwing ... A: Unfortunately, it appears Redwing is no longer around. They ran into serious financial trouble as ...
Albermont Petroleum Limited	1/16/2008
Q: I am trying to find out information on this stock. What is it worth? It was issued in the 1950's. ... A: Unfortunately, Crown Trust is defunct. I believe the trust company that originally acquired its ...
stock certificates	1/16/2008
Q: In going through a deceased parents papers (of old) I came across a warrant certificate (?) of 1013 ... A: Cheryl, for the Tap, those are warrants, which are like options to purchase a stock at a specific ...
Albermont Petroleum Limited	1/15/2008
Q: I am trying to find out information on this stock. What is it worth? It was issued in the 1950's. ... A: I have no information on the status of Albermont Petroleum. I suggest you try and contact any ...
Canadian penny stocks	1/14/2008
Q: I purchased some stocks in Easynet Data Corporation in 1985, Owenbrook Resources Ltd in may 1987, ... A: Warren, it looks like these may have been E.A. Manning stocks. Easynet has gone through several ...
Jahala Lake Uranium Mines Ltd. Stocks	1/10/2008
Q: I have recently found a stock certificate for the above company in my father's papers. It is dated ... A: Mary, I have no information on this company. From the date, it is clearly one of hundreds of new ...
Shares	1/9/2008
Q: I have 100 shares in Petroflo Petroleum Corporation. Purchased in July 1982 Are they of any value? ... A: Kenneth, there must be lots of Petroflo out there, as I have been asked this question several times. ...
gold in them walls	1/7/2008
Q: i recently found 4 old mining certificates in our attic. They are... sudbury lode mines limited 1928 ... A: Randy, I have no information on any of those companies, which is not surprising considering their ...
Shares	1/3/2008
Q: We recently inherited 200 shares in Duvex Oils and Mines Limited, dated Sept 19, 1958. They were ... A: Barrie, I can't find anything current on the stock, but I do see that United Duvex Oils & Mines ...
Share Value if any	12/31/2007
Q: I found 200 shares my brother had given me back in 1988 for a company called Lode Resource ... A: Stan, there is both good and bad news. The good news is that the stock still looks to have some ...
shares in gold mines	12/31/2007
Q: bought shares in gold minning company in 1987 company name: COXHEATH GOLD HOLDINGS LTD. in 1987, ... A: Unfortunately, I does not appear so. The stock ran into serious financial trouble and was suspended, ...
biolargo tech. inc	12/29/2007
Q: My aunt and uncle were both given honorary stocks in lieu of payment for work he had done in the ... A: Brad, this seems like a very complicated situation. I checked the SEC filings of the current ...
Consolidated Skeena Mines Ltd.	12/29/2007
Q: I have stock certificates ..are they worth anything? A: You don't say how old the certificates are, but I don't see anything on the company since the ...
OLD CANADIAN STOCK	12/28/2007
Q: I HAVE 500 SHARES OF CANADIAN STOCK: ALICE LAKE MINES. I KNOW THROUGH THE YEARS THAT IT HAS CHANGED ... A: David, it appears your stock may have some current value. Unfortunately, it is substantially less ...
Scurry Rainbow Oil LTd	12/28/2007
Q: I have a fractional certificate from Scurry Rainbow dated 1959. Is this worth anything? Thanks' ... A: Unfortunately, I don't have any information on any of those 4 other stocks. Since you are likely ...
Sagewood Resources Limited	12/28/2007
Q: I have some old shares of Sagewood Resources Limited formally Paragon Exploration, formally Rob ... A: Kathleen, Sagewood may be still around, but that does not mean there is currently any value to it. ...
Scurry Rainbow Oil LTd	12/26/2007
Q: I have a fractional certificate from Scurry Rainbow dated 1959. Is this worth anything? Thanks' ... A: Patrick, Scurry Rainbow was acquired in 1993 by Home Oil for $26.50 cash per share. Home Oil is long ...
Silver Century Explorations	12/19/2007
Q: I purchased shares in this company in the 80s - are they worth anything today A: They might be. In 1999, Silver Century merged with Sudbury Contact Mines on a 1 for 1 basis. Sudbury ...
e.a.manning ltd	12/15/2007
Q: i bought a share too at manning ltd sept 30 1992 rusty lake resources ldt please let me know what ... A: Roger, it is too bad you did not ask this question 10 years ago, because at that time there probably ...
wi-lan	12/14/2007
Q: i've heard theres been a change in American treatment on patent law that makes it difficult to ... A: As far as I am aware, there is a possible change in US patent law under the Patent Reform Act of ...
OLD GOLD & Oil Stock cerificates	12/13/2007
Q: we found Many Old mining & Oil & Gas stock certificated from mostly 1920's and 1930's Richfield ... A: Unlikely there is any value to these considering their age (and if there once was through a merger ...
old stock certificate	12/12/2007
Q: I have an old certificate for 1500 shares in Nova Uranium Mines Ltd. (Saskatchewan) dated 1955 and ... A: Randy, I have no information on Nova Uranium Mines. Back in the 1950's, there was a huge uranium ...
Stocks	12/11/2007
Q: I Found in my deceased fathers papers a certificate for 500 shares of New Continental Oil Company Of ... A: Renee, I do not know what happened to the Company. Somewhere on the certificate will be listed the ...
Strata Oil and Gas	12/9/2007
Q: Steven, I wrote you before but you didn't answer. What would your revised analysis of Strata be now. ... A: Steve, I cannot make a reasonable evaluation of the Company as they are not up-to-date in their SEC ...
old stocks	12/7/2007
Q: recently my grandfather passed away and we came across 28 shares in JEANETTE MINERALS LIMITED that ... A: Mike, I don't have any information about Jeanette. Usually the best way to track old stocks is ...
old stocks	12/5/2007
Q: I have these old bonds quite a few but one which is Mexnorwest Holding Company Ltd. and the other ... A: There is always some hope, but considering the age of these as well as the fact they are bonds, the ...
old stocks	12/3/2007
Q: I have these old bonds quite a few but one which is Mexnorwest Holding Company Ltd. and the other ... A: Unfortunately, I doubt either has any value. Both of those companies are old and well-known defunct ...
merimac mines ltd	12/3/2007
Q: just woundering ever heard about merimac mines stock bought in 1964 countersigned by premier trust ... A: Ed, I have no information on Merimac Mines. For the Transfer Agent, Premier Trust, I believe that is ...
opinion on Canadian Gas & Oil Royalty Income	12/2/2007
Q: What is your opinion on Canadian Gas & Oil Royalty Income Trusts? I’m selling my house and I will ... A: Mitch, with such a short time line and the need for a certain amount of safety and liquidity to ...
Fenimore Iron Mines	12/1/2007
Q: You suggested in your previous answer to contact Quebec...Could you give me a contact point, ... A: George, I have not contacted Quebec personally in many years, so I do not have that information. I ...
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