High Officials Welcome Shen Yun Canadian Premiere
When Shen Yun Performing Arts opens its first show in Kitchener-Waterloo on Jan. 6, it will also be the cultural event’s Canadian premiere as it travels the world for its 2010 global tour. The acclaimed classical Chinese performing arts company, which boasts three dance companies, two orchestras, and a host of leading artists including dancers, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canada to lead G7 growth in 2010: RBC
The Canadian economy is set to rebound next year, leading growth among G7 nations, the country’s largest bank predicted Monday. The domestic economy is expected to grow 2.6 per cent in 2010 and 3.9 per cent the year after that, after shrinking by an estimated 2.5 per cent this year, Royal Bank of Canada said […]