Will dollar drop save GTA manufacturers?
The “loonie’s” recent swan dive to a four-year low against the U.S. dollar is putting a smile on the face of Toronto’s manufacturing industry.
Year: 2014
Hayley Wickenheiser named Canadian Olympic flag-bearer
Hockey star Hayley Wickenheiser will carry the flag for team Canada on Feb. 7 during Sochi’s opening ceremonies. The Shaunavon, Saskatchewan native won a gold medal with Canada’s women’s hockey team in the past […]
Girl planned to stab half sister
A 14 year-old Illinois girl was in court this morning revealing details of her plan to kill her 11-year-old half sister, CNN is reporting. The girl is currently charged with murder as a juvenile, but […]
Justin Bieber admits using drug and alcohol
Justin Beiber made a court appearance this afternoon, where bail was set at $2, 500 on charges of drag racing, driving under the influence, driving under the enfluence. According to US immigration law, none of […]
Great Lake’s ice a danger to ships
According to the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, approximately 60 per cent of the Great Lakes is covered with ice which could pose danger to shipping operations. The percentage of ice covering the lakes has […]
Tessa Bonhomme helps bring some Canadian love to Sochi
As a member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey team,Tessa Bonhomme knows how important it is to have the support of the fans. So she and current Olympian Kallie Humphries, along with sponsor Proctor & Gamble, have […]
Oakland teen wounded in shooting expected to recover
A teenage boy was wounded in a drive-by shooting Jan. 9 in Oakland, CA. The teen was at a bus stop near Rudsdale Continuation School, where he is a student, around 10 a.m. when he […]
Water safety warnings issued following “wintermission”
Ontario’s recent “wintermission” caused snow to melt across the province, but local residents need to know the hazards a quick thaw can bring. Credit Valley Conservation issued its second watershed warning of the week on […]
David’s Tea launches #cupofwarmth campaign
David’s Tea is adding social media to traditional fundraising tactics to raise money for hunger relief charities in Canada and the United States from Jan. 15 to 28. In its #cupofwarmth campaign, the company will […]
Google Ads violate Canadian privacy law
Canada’s interim Privacy Commissioner has ruled that some of Google’s ad operations are violating the privacy of Canadians. The violations in question stem from a complaint filed earlier this year from a man who was […]