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 […]
Government of Canada Invests in Four New York Region Welcome Centres
The Government of Canada is investing in four new York Region Welcome Centres to help immigrants settle and integrate into Canada, Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown announced today. The Welcome Centre is a proven and successful model for delivering services to newcomers. A Welcome Centre in Vaughn, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), has helped […]
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 […]
Minister Kenney proposes significant improvements to the Live-in Caregiver Program
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today proposed regulations to better protect the rights of live in caregivers and to make it easier for them and their families to obtain permanent residence in Canada. The announcement follows extensive consultations with caregiver groups from across the country, as well as heartfelt testimony before the […]
T.O. to host major Bollywood awards show
Toronto’s selection as the host of the 2011 International Indian Film Academy Awards is a real “coup” for Ontario and comes because of the reputation of the city’s annual international film festival, Premier Dalton McGuinty said Wednesday. McGuinty was in Mumbai for the announcement that Toronto will be the first North American city to host […]