Solid growth predicted for T.O.’s economy in 2010
Toronto is poised to have one of the fastest-growing city economies in 2010, says a new study from the Conference Board of Canada. In a report released Wednesday, the private think tank projected 3.5 per cent growth in Toronto’s economy, mainly led by a rebound in construction and manufacturing. “Manufacturing output is expected to increase […]
Wife of minister given Order of Ontario
Seven medical doctors top the list of inductees into this year’s Order of Ontario, including the wife of a freshly minted cabinet minister. Dr. Samantha Nutt, a co-founder of the charity War Child Canada, received the honour Monday just one week after her husband, Dr. Eric Hoskins, was sworn in as Ontario’s minister of citizenship […]
Jay-Z brings fans tricks and treats
http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/music/musicreview/article/719552–jay-z-brings-fans-tricks-and-treats Jay-Z sure knows how to make an entrance. A recording of the Beastie Boys’ “No Sleep Til Brooklyn” launched a 10-minute video countdown for the New York rapper’s appearance at the Air Canada Centre on Halloween night. The arena lights dimmed. With 28 seconds to go, the music stopped and the crowd of 14,000 […]
Even Oprah's coming to the Toronto Film Festival
Like the 33 before it, the 34th Toronto International Film Festival will boast a lot of sexy celebrity power to complement its serious lineup of films. The 2009 guest list is topped by Oscar nominees George Clooney, Matt Damon, Ellen Page and Penelope Cruz, terrific talents who also send fans’ hearts a-flutter. Clooney is coming […]