Canada is out of recession
We have recorded the two strongest consecutive trimesters in the last decade The Canadian economy grew by 6.1 per cent in the first quarter, on top of 4.9-per-cent growth in the fourth quarter, the two strongest consecutive trimesters in the last decade. That news on Monday pretty well locked in the Bank of Canada’s announcement […]
Canada’s economy creates 24,700 jobs in May
The Canadian economy keeps outperforming expectations, continuing a trend of strong monthly gains by adding 24,700 jobs in May after a massive pick-up the previous month. Economists had expected a more modest 15,000 increase, particularly following April’s oversized 108,000 gain. Several underlying factors in the May numbers announced Friday by Statistics Canada pointed to a […]
TD Toronto Jazz Festival
The warm weather and longer days remind us that summer is almost here, and that the city’s largest music festival is ready to kick off a musical celebration like no other! The TD Toronto Jazz Festival, running from June 25 – July 4, will feature local, national, and international musical sensations in almost every neighbourhood […]
Thousands watch Victoria Day parade
Victoria, B.C. – People of all ages packed Douglas Street this morning to enjoy the Island Farms Victoria Day parade. The American marching bands were a big hit as they are every year, with the high school students playing and dancing for the crowd. “They’re my favourite,” said 86-year-old Richard Begg, tapping his toes and […]
Get ready for security checks during G20 summit
Getting home will become a lot more complicated for residents of 33 University Ave. The 28-storey financial district condominium is the only residential building slated to be stuck inside a fenced security perimeter when the G20 summit touches down in Toronto next month. The only way in and out will be through police checkpoints. “It’s […]
Canada Immigration extends Canada – Ontario Immigration Agreement
Recently, Canada Immigration Minister Jason Kenney and Dr Eric Hoskins the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration signed an extension to the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement (COIA). “In extending the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, we signal our commitment to continue to collaborate to attract, retain and integrate immigrants into communities in Ontario while exploring new ways to […]