Body scanners coming to Canadian airports
Body scanners will be installed in several Canadian airports to comply with new U.S. security protocols. Federal Transportation Minister John Baird and Minister of State Rob Merrifield are due to make an announcement at 3 p.m. ET Tuesday on security at Canada’s airports. CBC has confirmed that the machines, which can scan through clothing, be […]
Canada Bucks Global Trend on Immigration
Cold temperatures have not stopped Canada from being the warmest towards immigrants, in fact, making it the only country to buck a global trend towards lowering the gates. In recent months, several European governments, including Spain, Ireland, Denmark and the Czech Republic, have paid immigrants enticing sums of money to go back to where they […]
Olympic torch light hearts on fire here and across this land
There was a remarkable outpouring of emotion in Stratford, Tavistock and Shakespeare on Sunday for the arrival, passing and departure of the Olympic torch. So much so that we can beat our chests a little with civic pride in the belief that what happened here was a totally unique experience specific to this area. It […]
City archivist protects collection of writings, maps and photographs covering more than two centuries
Karen Teeple lays on a table the oldest object in the Toronto Archives. It is dated Nov. 15, 1792, and it is a chart of Toronto Harbour signed by Joseph Bouchette. It is one of her treasures. It is also one of your treasures: a gift to Toronto and its residents made 75 years ago […]
Minister Kenney Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
A reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s (CRRF) Board of Directors was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society,” said Minister Kenney. “This government seeks to fill the Board with qualified […]
Olympic torch relay heads for city – Track the Torch to Old City Hall
The Olympic torch which started the day in Oshawa has begun to wind its way towards the downtown. Police are asking motorists to be patient throughout the afternoon as the relay heads south on Yonge St. into the city through Richmond Hill, Thornhill and North York and then to the Scarborough Town Centre. From there […]