Laurentian Bank Open to Overtures from Big 5

Canadian Press, Allan Swift, 8 March 2006Montreal � The chief executive of Laurentian Bank of Canada says the bank's improved performance should make it more attractive as a partner for one of the country's five big banks.But a year after he launched a surprise offer to link up with one of the other banks, Raymond McManus admitted yesterday he still hasn't had a single offer.McManus said his