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  • Man held after child sex attack claim

    630 CHED Edmonton News
    <a href="mailto:ed.mason@corusent.com?subject=630CHED.com News">Click here to email Ed Mason</a>
    16 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    A man is in police custody after a claimed sex assault on a little girl in west Edmonton overnight. The mother of the girl who is no older than six and maybe as young as four called police early Wednesday saying a man had sexually assaulted her daughter. The circumstances of the incident are being witheld by police. The Child At Risk Response Team made up of a child welfare worker and a police officer have joined the investigation. The man, described as a friend of a friend of the girl's mother, was located in the area and was taken into custody. For now, he has not been charged but that…

  • Man struck by falling bricks from Montreal building

    CBC | Canadian News
    16 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
    A 40-year-old man remains in hospital today after bricks from a three-storey building collapsed on him while he was walking on the sidewalk.

  • Feds' patience running out on 'backdoor' long-gun registries

    CNEWS Canada
    16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Public Safety Minister Vic Tœws has renewed his threat to legislate or regulate an end to the registry of long-gun sales in paper ledgers, but he won&apos;t say when he&apos;ll pull the trigger on it.

  • Redford tweet labels NDP leader Mulcair as ‘divisive, ill-informed’

    Calgary Herald - News
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    As a new study throws cold water on the notion that Canada is suffering a bad case of “Dutch disease,” Premier Alison Redford is taking new aim at NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair over the issue. Mulcair has been banging the drum on Dutch disease, maintaining that booming oilsands exports have artificially driven up the Canadian dollar and hollowed out Eastern Canada’s manufacturing sector.

  • IMAGES OF THE DAY: Shelves Of Death

    Strombo
    16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    If the thought of a giant skull constantly staring at you from your wall sounds unappealing, you may not have seen these shelf creations built by British artist James Hopkins. They're made out of everyday objects, and combine attractive interior decoration with a regular reminder of mortality. The artworks are from a series called 'Vanitas'. Check out a few of his skull shelf works below: Black Still Life Last Days Of The Sun Design For Life Shelf Life Wasted Youth Related stories on Strombo.com: Tobacco As Art
 
 
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  • IMAGES OF THE DAY: Shelves Of Death

    16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    If the thought of a giant skull constantly staring at you from your wall sounds unappealing, you may not have seen these shelf creations built by British artist James Hopkins. They're made out of everyday objects, and combine attractive interior decoration with a regular reminder of mortality. The artworks are from a series called 'Vanitas'. Check out a few of his skull shelf works below: Black Still Life Last Days Of The Sun Design For Life Shelf Life Wasted Youth Related stories on Strombo.com: Tobacco As Art

  • Lance Reddick Calls Out George's Obsession With 'The Wire'

    16 May 2012 | 12:33 pm
    Truth is, at George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight... we love 'The Wire' and so do (most) of our fans. A few of the cast members have appeared on our show, including Idris Elba, Michael Kenneth Williams and Lance Reddick. In this clip, George reads a suggestion that results in some unanticipated response from Mr. Reddick. When Michael Kenneth Williams was on the show, we showed him a clip of Barack Obama, talking about his importance of his character Omar from 'The Wire' that he hadn't seen before: And Idris Elba was in the red chair talking about playing former South African President Nelson…

  • BEST STORY EVER: Richard Clarke

    16 May 2012 | 11:56 am
    When you're sailing from Australia to New Zealand in treacherous conditions, what's one to do when dinner doesn't go according to plan? Richard Clarke of Canada's 2012 Olympic Sailing Team shares his best story ever. For more information about Richard's upcoming Olympic journey, check out Get On Board.

  • VIDEO OF THE DAY: Epic Tea Time With Alan Rickman

    16 May 2012 | 10:20 am
    Alan Rickman has signed on to play CBGB owner Hilly Kristal in an upcoming film about the legendary punk-rock club. It'll be directed by Randall Miller and tell the story of how the club, which Kristal opened as a bluegrass venue, became home for the American punk-rock movement in the late seventies - playing host to artists like The Ramones, Blondie, Beastie Boys, Bad Brains, The Mistfits, Talking Heads and Patti Smith. He's the sort of actor that can make anything exciting, but have you ever imagined what Rickman would look like preparing tea in extreme slow-motion, set to the song 'Mind…

  • John Irving

    16 May 2012 | 8:30 am
    Acclaimed literary heavyweight John Irving is a rare thing: a brainy populist, a macho feminist, and a writer who wrestles. He's sold more books than most living American writers, been translated into 35 languages, and had 9 international best sellers ... writing daring, unsettling novels that mesh the comic and tragic, the moral and the macabre. But here's the thing - John might never have become a novelist were it not for this: growing up in New Hampshire, John never knew his own dad. And because his mother never spoke about him, John used his imagination, to dream up who his dad might be.
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    Global Voices » Canada

  • Video: Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards Voting Open

    Juliana Rincón Parra
    8 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    The Adobe Youth Voices Aspire Awards is a competition to showcase the work the Adobe Foundation is doing with underprivileged communities around the world. Empowering youth in school or out of school programs where they can learn how to use multimedia tools to express themselves, show their potential, share their ideas and lead change in their communities. The Adobe Youth Voices global network currently includes more than 750 sites and a large, expanding number of grantees and organizations in 50 countries. Since its inception, Adobe Youth Voices has engaged over 150,000 youth and 8,200…

  • May Day Videos: Marches, Demonstrations and Protests Around The World

    Juliana Rincón Parra
    8 May 2012 | 12:08 am
    Through cities around the globe, people took to the streets to march and commemorate the International Workers' Day.  Videos by The Real News take us on a tour of how the day was observed throughout the world. May Day March in Venezuela While some places saw peaceful marches, others had violent encounters between armed forces and the protesters.  On the first part of the video, an overview of workers in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Europe.  For example, Malaysian activists protested against the growing inequality. In the Philippines were for job security and higher wages.

  • Russia: Evgeni Malkin's Journey to the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs

    Donna Welles
    16 Apr 2012 | 5:40 pm
    Evgeni “Geno” Malkin - a Russian-born ice hockey player who currently serves as the alternate captain for the NHL Pittsburgh Penguins - has led his team to the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Born in the industrial city of Magnitogorsk in 1986, Evgeni played for the same Metallurg Magnitogorsk hockey club where his father had served as a defenseman. In 2003, Evgeni represented Russia in the U-18 World Hockey Championships before he was selected 2nd overall in the 2004 NHL draft. By 2009 he'd already won his first Art Ross Trophy. During the 2012 World Junior Ice Hockey…

  • Iran: Iranians react to Obama's Nowruz message

    Fred Petrossian
    21 Mar 2012 | 8:54 am
    President Obama's Nowruz message to Iranians has been visited more than 62000 times in YouTube. Iranians wrote different comments for this message, from praising Obama to criticize sanctions. Written by Fred Petrossian · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicious · Instapaper

  • Norway Hosts First Journalism Award for Indigenous Broadcasters

    Simon Maghakyan
    20 Mar 2012 | 8:17 am
    This post is part of our special coverage Indigenous Rights. Norway is widely known for hosting the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize Awards. This month, the Scandinavian country is hosting the debut of another important yet largely unknown journalism award ceremony for the World Indigenous Television Broadcasters Network (WITBN) on March 29, 2012. Nine finalists have been selected out of 24 entries in the indepth reporting category of the WITBN Indigenous Journalism Awards (2012 WIJA). The ceremony will be held in Kautokeino, Sápmi, Norway. The official announcement from WIJA explains: 2012…
 
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  • Province announces new mining strategy

    Sean Leslie | <a href="mailto:sleslie@cknw.com">Email news tips to Sean</a>
    16 May 2012 | 1:47 pm
    The BC government has announced what it's calling a new "mining strategy" to promote growth in what is already a booming industry. Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman says the plan includes further streamlining of regulations, and building partnerships with first nations. His government hopes to see eight new mines up and running in BC by 2015. "We're well on our way to our goal but this strategy sends an international message to the marketplace that BC this year is a partner to work with them on their investments in the province and make sure we create the jobs and the investment that…

  • Former mayor testifies at Missing Women Inquiry

    Marcella Bernardo | <a href="mailto:mbernardo@cknw.com">Email news tips to Marcella</a>
    16 May 2012 | 1:24 pm
    The former Mayor of Vancouver, who once said he wasn't interested in financing a "location service" for hookers,  is now testifying at the Missing Women Inquiry. In April of 1999, Philip Owen said he was not in favour of offering a reward to find 20 sex trade workers missing from the Downtown Eastside, because there was no proof any had been murdered. "I did care and I did care a lot, but the police department had a view of it and I was chair of the police board working closely with the chief. I had to get permission from the city management and city council, so I couldn't snap my…

  • RCMP seek hit and run driver

    Jordan Armstrong | Email news tips to jarmstrong@cknw.com
    16 May 2012 | 12:25 pm
    The mounties in Surrey are looking for the driver of a red sports car involved in a hit and run last night on 150th Street near 105th Avenue. Around 9:30, a 24-year old man was run down while trying to cross the street. RCMP Corporal Drew Grainger says he suffered a pretty bad leg injury. "He's since stabilized and is expected to make a full recovery.  If any persons may have seen this unfortunate accident last night, if they could please give the surrey rcmp a call, at 604-599-0502." The driver sped away from the scene, heading south along 150th Street.

  • Positive forecast for BC economy

    Marcella Bernardo | <a href="mailto:mbernardo@cknw.com">Email news tips to Marcella</a>
    16 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    Unemployment will drop, retail sales will rise and British Columbia's overall economic growth is expected to climb to 3.4 per cent.Those are predictions in the Conference Board of Canada's latest quarterly report. The board's Marie-Christine Bernard says BC's growth stems from the ongoing recovery of the U-S economy. "What we're seeing for 2013 is an improvement in the forestry sector and the manufacturing sector." The only negative in this latest report is an expected slowdown in the re-sale housing market, which could weaken BC's real estate industry.

  • Hunting in the city: two distinct sides

    Alison Bailey | alison.bailey@corusent.com
    16 May 2012 | 3:31 am
    There were mixed views at a public hearing in Coquitlam on a proposed by-law that would ban discharging of firearms and bows within the city. As was expected, many from the hunting community along with other citizens turned out to voice their thoughts, "I believe this Council has the understanding to realize that eliminating hunting from this area completely, as development and nature collide, will only increase the amount of human and wildlife conflicts." "The consensus of our group, which is a fair number, is to ban hunting, period." "Coquitlam is changing, and there are no longer…
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    630 CHED Edmonton News

  • Sturgeon County camp may face fine after wildfire

    <a href="mailto:bdriedger@iNews880.com?subject:Comment from 630CHED.com">Click here to email Brenton Driedger</a>
    16 May 2012 | 1:36 pm
    Sturgeon County may level a fine against a camp north of Edmonton, after flames spread like wildfire Tuesday.Volunteers at Boysdale Camp were burning scraps -- which they had a permit to do -- but it appears the fire wasn't totally out. Fire crews were called out, and they managed to save the camp buildings as well as a nearby subdivision. Sturgeon County's fire chief says it could have been worse."The area that was in is heavily wooded and with the spruce (trees), once it gets up into those it can't carry along pretty good," said fire chief Pat Mahoney. "Conditions aren't favourable, that's…

  • City gets detailed look at arena

    <a href="mailto:lkelly@iNews880.com?subject:Comment from 630CHED.com">Click here to email Landon Kelly </a>
    16 May 2012 | 12:35 pm
    City council is being shown schematic plans of what a downtown entertainment district would look like following the construction of a new arena.The idea is to have pedestrian traffic and attention flow through a plaza between 102nd and 103rd Streets, and just south of 104th Avenue.Scott Ralston with the design company 360 Architecture says the idea is to usher you into the building through a winter garden lobby area, that essentially would set the stage for a modern day entertainment experience within the arena."It begins to show how we want to capture people at 104th Street to bring them…

  • Surprises in new downtown arena update

    <a href="mailto:ed.mason@corusent.com?subject=630CHED.com News">Click here to email Ed Mason</a>
    16 May 2012 | 8:46 am
    Looks like there will be a couple of surprises when City Council gets an update on the downtown arena today. 630 CHED News has learned the Mayor and City Councillors will be shown new, previously unseen images of the proposed downtown arena. but wait...there's more. The meeting will also get a sneak peek at new animation of what the arena will look like. Much of the rest of the information on the arena has been heard before but council will get an update on various events in the timeline. EM

  • Man held after child sex attack claim

    <a href="mailto:ed.mason@corusent.com?subject=630CHED.com News">Click here to email Ed Mason</a>
    16 May 2012 | 6:32 am
    A man is in police custody after a claimed sex assault on a little girl in west Edmonton overnight. The mother of the girl who is no older than six and maybe as young as four called police early Wednesday saying a man had sexually assaulted her daughter. The circumstances of the incident are being witheld by police. The Child At Risk Response Team made up of a child welfare worker and a police officer have joined the investigation. The man, described as a friend of a friend of the girl's mother, was located in the area and was taken into custody. For now, he has not been charged but that…

  • AUMA returns to Ottawa

    Brenden Ullrich
    16 May 2012 | 1:10 am
    Today is Alberta Day on Parliament Hill. Alberta’s Urban Municipalities Association is in Ottawa continuing talks to renew relationships with Alberta MPS and key ministries of the federal government. Linda Sloan, president of AUMA, explains what’s on Wednesday's agenda. “We will present to the Alberta caucus, with meetings to follow with the parliamentary secretary of the environment and we have a lunch session presenting again to MPs about the infrastructure needs in Alberta.” Sloan says day one talks were productive, with AUMA gaining key insights into the priorities…
 
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  • World's longest hockey game nears end

    _QR77 Newsroom
    16 May 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Amateur hockey players in southern Alberta are nearing the end of an 11-day marathon game to make it into the Guinness World Record book, while trying to raise one-and-a-half million dollars for the Alberta Children's Hospital. Forty men in Chestermere have been rotating shifts on the ice since May 6th, and have been fighting exhaustion and pain. Some like Jonathan Hamilton, is playing on a broken ankle. One of the players is Lyall Marshall, whose six-year-old daughter Diamond captured hearts across the country last summer when she greeted the Duchess of Cambridge in Calgary. The girl has a…

  • Nenshi: "Noose tightening" on Britannia loggers

    _QR77 Newsroom
    16 May 2012 | 1:20 pm
    The noose is tightening, according to Mayor Naheed Nenshi. This comment comes as city officials say they are closing in on those responsible for cutting down the city trees in the southwest community of Brittania. Police say they have good quality images from surveillance video from nearby homes. It's believed the tree-cutting happened over a month ago while many in the neighborhood were away for March break. Meanwhile, Nenshi hopes those responsible would just step forward and end the mystery of whether this was all about a good view of the city's core, or just a careless lumberjack.

  • A Calgary Transit bus ride for your opinons

    _QR77 Newsroom
    16 May 2012 | 1:02 pm
    You could soon quite the surprise when you hop onto a city bus in the coming weeks.  A new white "engagement bus" will be making stops at random locations around the city. But instead of sitting quietly at your seat, Calgary Transit officials will be asking what you'd like to see in the future. RouteAhead Project Manager Chris Jordan says they expect a wide range of responses, especially from regular riders. Meanwhile Mayor Naheed Nenshi says they hope to develop a plan for the future of transit in Calgary by getting the opinions of those who need the system the most.

  • City looks at limiting number of dogs an individual can have at once in an off-leash park

    _QR77 Newsroom
    16 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    How many dogs is too many dogs for one person to control in an off-leash park? That's what the city wants to determine, with a on-line survey. Animal Services is reviewing it's Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw, and wants input from Calgarians on the number of dogs an individual should be allowed to have off-leash at one time. The city may decide it's necessary to limit that number.  Currently there is no limit on the number of dogs one person has off-leash, as long as those dogs remain under control and within sight of their master.  The questionnaire is now available to fill out…

  • City committee hears about cost overruns with west LRT extension

    _QR77 Newsroom
    16 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    City infrastructure officials have gone in front of the transportation committee to explain the cost overruns on the West LRT project.     Aldermen are hearing a number of reasons why the cost of the project has increased 44 million dollars and is still climbing.  Construction costs have increased 35 million dollars because of water and contaminiation issues that had to be dealt with as well as better pathway links to communities from the LRT stations.   There were changes in scope when it came to power issues that increased costs as well.A new approach…
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    Local News

  • Mb economic growth forecast at 2.9 percent

    CJOB News Team reporting
    16 May 2012 | 12:45 pm
    The Western provinces including Manitoba will continue to set the economic pace in Canada according to the Conference Board of Canada's Spring Provincial Outlook.  Associate Director Marie-Christine Bernard sites the mining and energy sectors as reasons behind the strong showing in the west.  Real GDP is forecast to grow by 2.9 percent both Manitoba and Saskatchewan.   Growth in Manitoba was attributed to mining and an expected rebound in Agriculture.  

  • Mayor clears the air on "ticketgate"

    CJOB's Keith McCullough reporting
    16 May 2012 | 11:41 am
    Winnipeg Mayor Sam Katz has brought the hammer down as the Ticketgate affair drags on. Katz made the comments after data obtained from the city clerk's office showed 5 councillors - Fielding, Havixbeck, Wyatt, Browaty and Mayes - all got Jets tickets this season either from the Mayor or from the private sector.  All of those tickets have been declared and Katz says a specific policy on councillors getting tickets is being worked on. Meanwhile, Katz said he would now like to see the plot of city owned land at The Forks that would have been used for a waterpark turned into a memorial park…

  • Province hosts math summit

    CJOB News Team reporting
    16 May 2012 | 11:27 am
    The province is hosting a summit today to discuss the future of math education in Manitoba. CJOB's Kim Lawson has more.   Photo courtesy Kim Lawson

  • Wildfires continue to burn in southeastern Manitoba

    CJOB News Team reporting
    16 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    Yesterday was a relatively good day in the wildfire battle in southeastern Manitoba, but it's not over yet. Gary Friesen of the Manitoba Fire Program tells CJOB crews managed to keep the main fires from growing significantly... Friesen adds though that today's another day, and expects it to be a challenge. He also says every one is hoping forecasted showers for the weekend come true.

  • Environment Canada suggest hot, dry summer ahead

    CJOB News Team reporting
    16 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    Environment Canada says we can expect a summer that's hotter and drier than usual in Manitoba. But senior climatologist Dave Phillips tells CJOB at this point they don't have a whole lot of confidence in the forecast.... Phillips says Environment Canada's official summer forecast will be released June 1st.
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    CFPLAM Local News

  • Expansion In The Cards For Western Fair Slots?

    16 May 2012 | 10:43 am
    London's Western Fair District could be about to hit the Jackpot. The OLG is reportedly looking for private investors to bring table games and slots to the area. The changes would not only attract more gamblers and money to the Forest City, but also more jobs. Currently, the slots and racetrack in London employs about 330 people. Ward 4 City Councillor Stephen Orser says he's absolutely in favour of the idea of expanding the Western Fair slots, saying it would be a home run for the Old East Village. "Of course the information is just coming out, but I've been told it could be another 500…

  • G20 Report Blasts Police for Violations of Civil Rights, Unlawful Detentions

    16 May 2012 | 10:08 am
    Police violated civil rights, detained people illegally, and used excessive force during the G20 summit two years ago, a new report concludes.The report by Ontario's independent police watchdog also blasts the temporary detention centre that Toronto police set up for its poor planning, design and operation that saw people detained illegally.The Office of the Independent Police Review Director found police breached several constitutional rights during the tumultuous event, in which more than 1,100 people were arrested, most to be released without charge.``Some police officers ignored basic…

  • Two Londoners Charged After West End Drug Bust

    16 May 2012 | 8:17 am
    London Police say a man and a woman are facing a laundry list of charges after officers found an extensive stash of drugs. Officers say they executed a search warrant at a home on Greenwood Avenue yesterday afternoon around 2 p.m. Members of the RCMP were also on hand and allege they found the following items:  4.4 grams of marihuana worth $44.00 ($10 per gram) 6 marihuana plants worth $6,000.00 ($1000 per plant) 35 Methylphenidate pills worth $245.00 ($7 per pill) 65 mg Methadone 15.1 grams of crack cocaine worth $1,510.00 $520Canadian currency   Police say as a result of…

  • Charge Laid in Deadly London Motorcycle Crash

    16 May 2012 | 6:51 am
    London Police say they've charged one person after a crash last month that took the life of a young London man. It was on Friday, April 13th around 11:20 p.m. when a motorcycle and another vehicle collided at the intersection of Southdale and White Oak Roads. The man riding the bike, 22-year-old Jonathan Sullivan of London, died in the crash. Officers now say the female driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash has been charged with a count of turn not in safety under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Police say their investigation is now closed.

  • Ornge Again Under Fire After Woman Dies Following Air Ambulance Delay

    16 May 2012 | 6:31 am
    A son devastated by the death of his 69-year-old mother last Friday said he's concerned that it took over four hours for an air ambulance to transport her to an Ottawa hospital.It's still unclear whether his mother would have survived had the air ambulance arrived sooner, said Scott Dearman.``I just don't want another family to have to go through this if a prompt Air Evac would have saved a family member,'' an audibly upset Dearman said in an interview. ``It's too late for my mom.''Last Wednesday, the hospital in Barry's Bay asked Ornge to transport his mother to Ottawa - about 150…
 
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    AM900 CHML News

  • Cancer rates are high in Hamilton

    CHML
    16 May 2012 | 1:25 pm
    Hamilton has some of the highest rates of breast and lung cancer in Ontario. Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre President Dr. Bill Evans says part of the reason is that not everyone in the Hamilton, Halton, Niagara and Haldimand area is being screened and that is something that is being addressed.Evans says not all the news is bad as you can avoid being a statistic by getting screened, stop smoking, getting daily exercise and eating fruits and veggies.  Not all the stats are bad through, once someone is diagnosed with cancer they get to treatment at a rater higher than the provincial…

  • Starsky Fine Foods opens in Hamilton

    Jay McQueen
    16 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    Call it another feather in the cap of the Red Hill Valley Parkway.Starsky Fine Foods has opened up at the corner of Queenston and Nash in east Hamilton.Part owner Alexander Radecki says the proximity of the new mega-store to the QEW and Red Hill Valley Parkway is key and will help bring in customers from as far as way as the United States.The City's Economic Development Department says since the opening of the Parkway in 2007, it can easily point to over 600-million dollars in commercial and industrial development in Hamilton. Starsky's specializes in Polish and European food but Radecki says…

  • Fire crews battle flames on Wentworth St N

    Jen Watson
    16 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Hamilton firefighters were called out to a heating and air conditioning business at 139 Wentworth Street North after flames broke out in the garage at the back of the lot. Emergency crews were called out to the area at about 11:30 am. Hamilton Police had Wentworth Street North closed between Barton and Cannon. The cause is still unknown, but officials do say the garage at the back of the business is a complete write of. No injuries are reported.

  • Teenager arrested in stolen car case

    Rick Zamperin
    16 May 2012 | 8:32 am
    Some solid investigative work has led to charges against a Hamilton teenager.Police were called last week about a stolen car on Macaulay Street East in the north end.Investigators soon found the vehicle at a local auto parts and wreckers shop, where a male and female sold the car for scrap.The suspect was arrested at his home just after 12 o'clock Wednesday morning.The 17-year-old boy has been charged with possession of stolen property, uttering a forged document, personation and proceeds of crime.

  • Hamilton man charged with attempted murder

    Rick Zamperin
    16 May 2012 | 8:18 am
    Hamilton Police have charged a local man with attempted murder after a stabbing incident on Monday night.A 42-year-old man was stabbed in the chest as he sat in a taxi cab on Sanford Avenue North at Cannon Street East.The cab driver drove the man to the hospital where the victim underwent emergency surgery.On Tuesday, detectives learned the victim knew who the suspect was.Later that day, police arrested 39-year-old Daniel McLean as he was leaving an apartment in a building on Sanford.
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    AM640 Toronto News

  • Gardiner Rehab to Cause Delays for Years

    16 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    It's aging, and it's overused, so it's no surprise that the Gardiner Expressway is showing it's wear and tear here and there.Two cases of concrete falling to the road below were reported last week, and today, Public Works was told that a fix is coming.A staff report has come to the surface, that includes some serious rehabilitation to the artery.A request has been put forth, for someone to come and review the Gardiner from the 427 right through to the DVP.Also outlined in the report, lane closures that will occur both above and below, and two ramp closures.This summer, both the Bay Street…

  • G20 Report to be Released

    16 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    Ontario's Police watchdog will issue its report Wednesday on the handling of the G-20 riot. It's expected to be critical of the communications between the various police agencies involved and will likely blast the makeshift prison where hundreds of people were held after their arrests. The report will be released at 11am.

  • Tow Truck Protest

    16 May 2012 | 9:15 am
    A convoy of tow trucks slowed traffic coming into the downtown core Wednesday morning. The independent operators set off from three different locations in the GTA and made their way over to Queen's Park. They are protesting a move by the OPP to contract out towing operations. They claim the move could results in hundreds of lost jobs.      

  • UPDATE:Man Pulled From Humber River

    16 May 2012 | 4:48 am
    A man has died after being pulled from the Humber River at around 11 last night.Police say the man was pulled from the water by the Marine Unit and transported to hospital where he would later die. Police don't suspect foul play and think it may have been a death by misadventure. An autopsy has been ordered for later today.

  • Tanenbaum's Name In The Mix For Toronto Casino

    16 May 2012 | 3:08 am
    Larry Tanenbaum is the latest big-name player to throw his name in the mix in the bid for a Toronto casino.The chairman of MLSE says he favours a waterfront site for any proposed Toronto casino, including Exhibition Place just like OLG chairman Paul Godfrey. Tanenbaum also favours Finance Minister Dwight Duncan's idea of a golden mile with restaurants theatres and shops by saying and toronto development would have to be more than just four walls.Mr. Tanenbaum joins a growing list of potential competitors including major U.S. players such as Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts International…
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    Stephen Harper / Prime Minister

  • Canada and Poland sign new tax convention

    14 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk today witnessed the signing of a new tax convention that will reduce tax barriers and encourage increased trade and investment between the two countries. “Canada is committed to strengthening its relationship with Poland by fostering an environment that will encourage growth and long-term prosperity for both countries,” said Prime Minister Harper. “The new tax convention is a step in the right direction, as it will help reduce tax barriers, and support increased bilateral trade and investment.” The new…

  • PM announces new Northern Hardwood Research Institute in Edmundston

    11 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced federal support to establish the Northern Hardwood Research Institute at the Edmundston campus of the Université de Moncton (UMCE). The Prime Minister was joined by Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency)(La Francophonie), Keith Ashfield, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, David Alward, Premier of New Brunswick, and Yvon Fontaine, Université de Moncton President and Vice-Chancellor. The Institute will contribute to the development of a sustainable hardwood…

  • PM announces Canada's new Ambassador to France

    10 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Lawrence Cannon as Canada’s next Ambassador to the French Republic. “The global economic recovery remains fragile and it is critical that Canada strengthen its trade linkages with nations around the world, including with France.” said Prime Minister Harper. “Lawrence Cannon’s appointment as Ambassador speaks to the importance of Canada’s relationship with France with whom we have important cultural, linguistic and historical ties. His experience in the private and public sectors, as well as…

  • PM unveils The Royal Canadian Navy Monument

    3 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper today unveiled The Royal Canadian Navy Monument on Richmond Landing in Ottawa. The Monument pays homage to the hundreds of thousands of Canadian sailors who served this great nation during the Navy’s first century of existence. The Prime Minister was accompanied by Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, General Walter Natyncyzk, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Vice-Admiral Paul Maddison, Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. “For more than one hundred years, members of the Royal Canadian Navy have served our country with pride, bravely defending…

  • Prime Minister of Poland to visit Canada

    2 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced that Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland, will visit Canada from May 12-15, 2012. This is the Prime Minister of Poland’s first visit to Canada. “Canada and Poland enjoy excellent ties which are strengthened by our vibrant Polish-Canadian community,” said the Prime Minister.  “I look forward to exploring with Prime Minister Tusk ways to deepen our close bilateral relations, particularly in the areas of trade, investment and energy co-operation.” The two countries have benefited from strong military co-operation,…
 
 
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    MoneySense

  • May 16 roundup

    MoneySense staff
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    •More than half of Canadians expect to carry a mortgage in retirement, according to a new poll by BMO. B.C. residents were the most likely to expect being indebted in their Golden Years at 59%, followed by Quebecers at 58%. Not your idea of “freedom 55?” Boomer and Echo has tips to help you pay off your mortgage faster. •Do kids really need high-tech gear to play recreational sports? MoneySense contributor Preet Banerjee writes about excessive spending in sport and how it’s creating a class divide. •Younger workers are more attracted to the idea of taking at least a…

  • Keeping your head up while drowning in debt

    Mark Brown
    16 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    Question My wife and I have two kids and we are both students. We have been unable to make payments on certain debts and as a result around $7,800 has been turned over to collections. Besides this debt, we owe $7,000 on our car, plus we have student loans, which luckily don’t have to be paid until after graduation. How much of a hit to our future are we taking by keeping this $7,800 in collections? It’s unrealistic for us to pay this debt off until after we graduate and find jobs. We would like to own a house someday, but I’m scared this debt will damage our credit report and that we…

  • Getting a divorce? Think about the house

    Romana-King-Blog
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    My husband and I have an agreement: If either one of us is unfaithful to our marriage vows that person walks away with nothing. Absolutely nothing. No car, no kids, no house. Nadda. And yes: we shook on it. We also meant it and, despite how ridiculous this gentleman’s agreement may appear to be, we share this story with family and friends, with full knowledge that our handshake would never stand up in a court of law, if it came to that. But in era where almost half of marriages end in divorce, it was our way of trying, in a humourous way, to acknowledge that divorce and property is a messy…

  • Abolish commissions for good, CFP argues

    Stefania.Moretti
    16 May 2012 | 4:00 am
    There are four new and important changes every Canadian with a financial adviser—or anyone thinking of hiring one—should know about. Regulators officially ushered in the Client Relationship Model (CRM) earlier this spring making it mandatory for financial advisers to fully disclose all transaction details, commission and fee breakdowns as well as annualized rates of return. Until now, advisers were only required to provide book and market value updates for client portfolios. (MoneySense’s Dan Bortolotti and Preet Banerjee recently published a free, downloadable rate of return calculator…

  • Sector Breakdown of Diversified Portfolios

    Canadian Capitalist
    15 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    In a recent column, The Globe & Mail’s Rob Carrick (see Beware the limitations of buying the index, May 11, 2012) pointed out that investing in just the TSX Composite index might leave an investor with an unbalanced portfolio because of the index’s concentration in just three sectors: financials, energy and materials. The criticism is a valid one because, as you can see from the chart below, resource companies make up more than half the index and financials make up another one-third of the index. (As an aside, the sector breakdown of the S&P/TSX 60 index, which is tracked by the…
 
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  • Europe fears send loonie to 16-week low

    16 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    The Canadian dollar hit a 16-week low against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as fears of a Greek exit from the euro zone and a worsening debt crisis facing other European nations gripped financial markets.

  • Caviar condos set to flood Toronto market

    15 May 2012 | 3:39 pm
    Five months after buying one of Toronto&rsquo;s new luxury hotel condominiums, Oliver Baumeister is girding for a glut of suites like his to hit the market as the biggest names in the hotel business open hundreds of units in Canada&rsquo;s largest city.

  • Loonie slides on political impasse in Greece

    15 May 2012 | 2:46 pm
    The Canadian dollar erased earlier gains against its U.S. counterpart on Tuesday but surged to a 16-month high against the euro after Greece said it would hold new elections and worries mounted about its possible exit from the euro zone.

  • Banks introduce mobile payment guidelines

    14 May 2012 | 4:07 pm
    Canadian banks presented a blueprint on Monday that will enable consumers to pay for goods with a tap of their smartphones, as financial institutions seek to take advantage of existing infrastructure that can support mobile payments.

  • TSX rebounds after strong North American data

    11 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    Canada&apos;s main stock index turned positive by mid-morning on Friday as constructive North American data helped to offset political uncertainty in Greece, negative economic surprises from China and shock trading losses at JPMorgan Chase.
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    Canadian and World Tourism

  • Canada is falling behind in Tourism. But early 2012 shows hopeful signs

    Jaime
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:58 pm
    According to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, Canada is falling behind in tourism rankings, international visits and income: "Between 2002 and 2010, almost all countries posted international tourist arrivals gains – except Canada. This means that strong brand interest is just not converting into arrivals. Who wouldn't want to come here? We are blessed with the basics: Unique natural vistas, safe and inviting cities, renowned festivals and attractions… but the basics are not enough in this increasingly competitive sector. Like all other export consumers, the burgeoning…

  • High loonie + cuts to CTC + increase cross border allowances for Canadians = tough summer for Canadian Tourism

    Jaime
    1 Apr 2012 | 5:39 pm
    Finance Minister, the Hon. Jim Flaherty, tabled the Federal Government's budget 2012 and it's not very good for the 600,000+ Canadians that work in the tourism industry (investments in Quebec notwithstanding - more on that in my next post). 1 - according to the Tourism Industry Association of Canada - the CTC will see a small cut to it's budget this year, but a substantial cut of $14.2 million in 2013/2014. The CTC is underfunded as it is, so this does not bode well for Canada's tourism profile internationally. Without sustained and predictable funding, it is very difficult to plan long term…

  • Watch this Now. Kony 2012

    Jaime
    8 Mar 2012 | 5:09 pm
    KONY 2012 from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo. KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous, not to celebrate him, but to raise support for his arrest and set a precedent for international justice. HOW TO HELP: Visit: http://kony2012.com Donate to Invisible Children: https://www.stayclassy.org/checkout/set-donation?eid=14711 For info on Invisible Children: http://invisiblechildren.com For official MEDIA and artist REPRESENTATION ONLY: Christina Cattarini cattarini@sunshinesachs.com DIRECTOR: Jason Russell LEAD EDITOR: Kathryn Lang EDITORS: Kevin…

  • Conexion Spain Virtual Trade Fair starts March 12

    Jaime
    7 Mar 2012 | 2:17 pm
    Conexion Spain Virtual Trade Fair for US and Canadian tourism operators who want to build their outbound business to the 2nd most visited destination in the world starts in 5 days: March 12, 2012 As I mentioned in my previous blogpost, I participated in this virtual tourism fair last year and I found it fascinating both from the technology stand point and as an excellent place to learn more about Spain (one of my favourite countries) and make great connections with Spanish tourism destinations and businesses. If you sell Spain, join the Conexion Spain (and maybe I'll see you there).
 
 
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  • AUR Golf In Style Giveaway

    Sean
    15 May 2012 | 8:15 pm
          AUR Announces Facebook "AUR Golf In Style" Giveaway Enter by May 31st for a chance to win an AUR golf outfit and a round of golf for four at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. MONTREAL, QUEBEC - AUR, a Fletcher Leisure Group product, is celebrating the launch of their AUR Golf Facebook page this year by partnering up with The Fairmont Chateau Whistler for the AUR Golf In Style Giveaway during the month of May. There will be one grand prize winner who will win "His and Her" AUR Golf Outfits and a round of golf for four at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club. In…

  • Executive Golf Season Opener A Success at Loch March

    Sean
    15 May 2012 | 8:01 pm
    Golf “Opener” a little late this year? Early but short spring grants mid-summer conditions for annual Executive Golf Opener at Loch March May 12, 2011 – Ottawa, Ontario. The outdoor golf season is already well underway, even though Executive Golf, a local golf promotion company (executivegolf.ca) held its official opening tournament at Loch March today. With sunny skies and a temperature of 25 degrees, 150 players were treated to a picture perfect day at one of the region’s top courses. “Scheduling big tournaments is always a little nerve-racking”, said EG vice president, Andy…

  • Rickie Wins and Canadian Fans As Well

    Sean
    7 May 2012 | 7:59 pm
    Nice to see Cobra/Puma Golf not alienate Rickie Fowler's Canadian Fans after his victory at the Wells Fargo Championship yesterday. They're running a great contest the grand prize a framed PUMA Golf polo signed by Rickie Fowler and 1 AMP Driver. Here's what clubs Rickie used for his first win: Rickie used his COBRA Golf equipment to help secure his win. Rickie’s bag consists of: AMPTM Driver, 8.5 Neutral with a Mitsubishi White Board 73X shaft AMP Pro Prototype Irons, 4-9 with Dynamic Golf Tour Issue X100 shaft His AMP Driver features E9 Face TechnologyTM with dual roll, Adjustable Flight…

  • Rickie Wedges His Way To 1st Victory

    Sean
    6 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    Love the talk between Rickie Fowler and his caddie Joe Skovron before he hits his gap wedge on the first Sudden Death hole of a playoff between himself, Rory and D.A. Points. Rickie sticks a wedge and makes the putt for his first victory on the PGA Tour. Congrats Rickie you are my homeboy.

  • FILA Golf Jacket Review - Performance Plus

    Sean
    6 May 2012 | 9:06 pm
    Tacoma Soft Shell Performance Jacket Review I've had the pleasure of testing one of FILA Golf's new jacket for the last few months both on and off the golf course. The verdict: the Tacoma Soft Shell Performance Jacket is one special jacket. It not only has kept me dry and warm for some early season golf but I've also been wearing it at work. It really holds up to those long days of delivering mail at Canada Post. Depending on where you live the Tacoma Jacket could be worn year round it's really that good at keeping you warm. Kudos to FILA golf for their three-layer performance soft shell bond…
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  • Sales Agent

    16 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    Established in 2002, Canmor Credit Debit Services is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company. We operate nationally, offering a complete Point of Sale (POS) program to businesses, including exceptionally priced credit card rates, debit card rates...

  • Sales Agent

    16 May 2012 | 9:42 am
    Established in 2002, Canmor Credit Debit Services is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company. We operate nationally, offering a complete Point of Sale (POS) program to businesses, including exceptionally priced credit card rates, debit card rates...

  • Sr Systems Administrator (LAMP) urgently needed

    16 May 2012 | 7:18 am
    We are s seeking a talented LAMP system administrator to manage our the web hosting infrastructure. You will be tasked with managing our entire hosting infrastructure across development, staging and production environments. Ideal candidates will have...

  • Sales Agent

    15 May 2012 | 5:41 am
    Established in 2002, Canmor Credit Debit Services is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company. We operate nationally, offering a complete Point of Sale (POS) program to businesses, including exceptionally priced credit card rates, debit card rates...

  • Sales Agent

    15 May 2012 | 5:38 am
    Established in 2002, Canmor Credit Debit Services is a 100% Canadian owned and operated company. We operate nationally, offering a complete Point of Sale (POS) program to businesses, including exceptionally priced credit card rates, debit card rates...
 
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  • Thunder Smash Lakers in Game 1

    Kori Ellis
    15 May 2012 | 1:48 am
    The Oklahoma City Thunder versus the Los Angeles Lakers is the series everyone has been waiting for in the Western Conference. However, despite the hype, Game 1 turned out to be a laugher. The Thunder got up early and then destroyed the Lakers by a final score of 119-90. Russell Westbrook was the player of the game, scoring 27 points, dishing out nine assists and puling down seven rebounds in only 27 minutes of play. He hit 10-of-15 shots from the field and only turned the ball over once. The big run by the Thunder happened in the third quarter. With OKC already up by 15 points at the half,…

  • Chris Bosh Injury Update – Ab Strain

    Stephen Kersey
    14 May 2012 | 7:52 pm
    The Miami Heat are the favorites to win the NBA championship. However, their chances took a hit when Chris Bosh got injured in Game 1 of the Heat’s series against the Indiana Pacers. Although the Heat were able to win the game, they have lost Bosh to an abdominal strain. While the team hasn’t given a specific timetable yet, they are saying that Bosh is out indefinitely. If you read between the lines, it sounds like Bosh will miss the rest of this series against the Pacers. “This season has to be extended for me to play again,” said Bosh. “That’s…

  • Kobe Drops 43, Lakers Still Lose

    Stephen Kersey
    9 May 2012 | 12:04 pm
    The Los Angeles Lakers were attempting to eliminate the Denver Nuggets in Game 5. However, despite 43 points from Kobe Bryant, the Nuggets were able to survive by beating the Lakers by a final score of 102-99. Denver was led by Andre Miller and JaVale McGee, who both came off the bench. Miller had 24 points and eight assists on 8-for-11 shooting from the field. McGee added 21 points, 14 rebounds and two blocked shots on 9-for-12 shooting. Bryant added six rebounds, five assists and two steals to go along with his 43 points. He shot 14-of-32 from the field and played 43 minutes. Even with the…

  • Josh Hamilton Hits Four Homers

    Kori Ellis
    9 May 2012 | 9:25 am
    For only the 16th time in baseball history, a player has hit four home runs in one game. That player was Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who did it Tuesday night against the Baltimore Orioles. All four of Hamilton’s homers were two-run shots. Said Hamilton after the game: “Obviously it’s, other than being in the World Series, the highlight of my big-league career.” Hamilton’s home runs came in the first inning, third inning, seventh inning and eighth inning. He also added a double in the fourth inning. For the game, Hamilton was 5-for-5 with four runs and…

  • Video: Rajon Rondo Cameraman Fight

    Stephen Kersey
    8 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    Rajon Rondo and a cameraman got into an altercation after Tuesday night’s game between the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Apparently Rajon Rondo didn’t want to be on camera and went to the cameraman and told him to his face. You can watch the Rajon Rondo cameraman video below to see how it unfolded. The Celtics ended up losing to the Hawks, with Rondo failing to come through on the final play. The Hawks were up one and Rondo couldn’t get a good look for himself or a teammate and the Celtics were defeated. I’m assuming that’s part of the reason why Rajon Rondo…
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    Digital Forum

  • SG2100

    Kraven
    16 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    Guys, Regarding the SG2100, I've seen a few motors installed upside down (ie- some do this to gain an extra 3-4 inches). when its inverted, does the receiver "somehow" detect it and its business as usual, or do we have to inverse East as West and vice versa on the motor controls? If the receiver does not detect it, I suppose USUALS is useless and manually entering each sat is the way to go. Also, what is the max weight? My spec sheet just says 1.2M dish is the max. Anyone have experience w/ an upside down motor? Cheers, J

  • Rogers gets into the SIP business

    JamesK
    16 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    Rogers Communications Inc. is opening a gateway to unified communications by offering SIP trunking service to its medium and enterprise customers with PBX systems. Hopefully they'll soon offer SIP to consumers. With this, as mentioned in the article, it makes it easy to unify your phone communications, so that your cell phone could be tied to your home phone. LTE & 4G phones are supposed to use SIP as the primary voice method and many smart phones already support it. Prior to this, Rogers business customers would require a multi-line terminal, which broke out the trunk into individual…

  • CBS fall 2012-13 schedule

    Dr.Dave
    16 May 2012 | 8:29 am
    (N=New, NT=New Time, all times ET/PT) MONDAY 8:00-8:30 PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER 8:30-9:00 PM PARTNERS (N) 9:00-9:30 PM 2 BROKE GIRLS (NT) 9:30-10:00 PM MIKE & MOLLY 10:00-11:00 PM HAWAII FIVE-0 TUESDAY 8:00-9:00 PM NCIS 9:00-10:00 PM NCIS: LOS ANGELES 10:00-11:00 PM VEGAS (N) WEDNESDAY 8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR 9:00-10:00 PM CRIMINAL MINDS 10:00-11:00 PM CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION THURSDAY 8:00-8:30 PM THE BIG BANG THEORY 8:30-9:00 PM TWO AND A HALF MEN (NT) 9:00-10:00 PM PERSON OF INTEREST 10:00-11:00 PM ELEMENTARY (N) FRIDAY 8:00-9:00 PM CSI: NY (NT) 9:00-10:00 PM MADE IN JERSEY (N)…

  • Off Air?

    Stereocraig
    16 May 2012 | 6:19 am
    Why is OTA sometimes referred to as: "Off air"? It used to be, when a station was off the air, it wasn't transmitting.

  • End of OTA in the USA for millions of rural viewers?

    BernP
    16 May 2012 | 12:25 am
    ...for millions of viewers ? I just received an email from Larcan, a canadian TV transmitter manufacturer. It is about a movement initiated by NTA, the National Translator Association (http://www.tvfmtranslators.com/) to save hundreds of OTA tv stations which could have to close their doors in the next weeks. Information is found in this letter that supporters can send to their government representative. The Honorable (full name) [Date] (Room #) (Name) House Office Building United States House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear (Name of Representative) In less than 8 weeks, NTIA…
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  • iPhone Games -5-16-12 – MotionRunner, Double Or Nothing, Dora the Explorer & more.

    Enrico
    16 May 2012 | 11:07 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s May 16, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: MotionRunner – iPhone Game (PAID) The intuitive flick control system was adopted and was optimized for this unique runner game. Double Or Nothing – iPhone Game (PAID) Try to rook the banker in this exciting game, after picking your case, select six of the remaining 25 cases, one at a time. Dora the Explorer – iPhone Game (PAID) Dora the Explorer is an American animated television series created by Chris Gifford, Valerie Walsh, and Eric Weiner. Super 5 Dice Triple –…

  • iPhone Games – 5-15-12 – KOTOMON, Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Slots, Stalker 3 – Room Escape & more.

    Enrico
    15 May 2012 | 9:56 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s May 15, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: KOTOMON – iPhone Game (PAID) Using simple touch controls, slide your finger to move the game. Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Slots – iPhone Game (PAID) Leprechaun’s Pot of Gold Slots is a brand new 5 reel Vegas Style Slot Machine. Stalker 3 – Room Escape – iPhone Game (PAID) The goal is to escape captivity by discovering clues, solving puzzles, and finding and using objects in the room. Draw 4 Me – iPhone Game (FREE!) Draw for your friends, or draw…

  • iPhone Games -5-14-12- Solitaire Pro, CupCake Create – Making CupCakes Fun!, Angry Bikes XD & more.

    Enrico
    14 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s May 14, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Solitaire Pro – iPhone Game (PAID) The same classic Windows Solitaire game plus the ability to control card movements naturally by just swiping or tapping the cards on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. CupCake Create – Making CupCakes Fun! – iPhone Game (PAID) A fun way of making fantastic mouth watering cupcakes without all the mess and washing up! Angry Bikes XD – iPhone Game (FREE!) Angry Bikes to the next level, with 6 all new stages including a mystery level sponsored…

  • iPhone Games -5-13-12 – A CAPITAL Quiz Indeed, i Jigsaw Ultimate, Night of the Firefly & more.

    Enrico
    13 May 2012 | 8:42 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s May 13, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: A CAPITAL Quiz Indeed – iPhone Game (PAID) The quiz features multiple game modes and difficulty settings to make it as enjoyable as possible for the user. i Jigsaw Ultimate – iPhone Game (PAID) Use your own picture to create a jigsaw and play! Night of the Firefly – iPhone Game (PAID) In Night of the Firefly, you are Flint, a spunky firefly with a powerful lighter of a tail. Memory Hold’em Pro: Heads Up – iPhone Game (PAID) Memory Hold’em Practice Mode…

  • iPhone Games -5-12-12 – Bhalamir: Prologue, Super Jetpack Penguin, BattleCON & more.

    Enrico
    12 May 2012 | 9:48 am
    iPhoneWorld.ca writes:In today’s May 12, 2012 compilation of the coolest Games, from the Apps Store: Bhalamir: Prologue – iPhone Game (FREE!) The beys and the kings are crowned and carry tyranny and torture village by village, city by city with their new Gods, all around. Super Jetpack Penguin – iPhone Game (FREE!) Super Jetpack Penguin blasts on to your iDevice in a trail of bruised and battered sharks, birds and jellyfish. BattleCON – iPhone Game (FREE!) Experience head-to-head card gaming like never before with BattleCON for iOS. City King – iPhone Game (FREE!)…
 
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  • 3 Things Professional Women Should Stop Apologizing For

    admin2
    14 May 2012 | 7:41 am
    While chatting with a business colleague yesterday, she made a statement that I hear all too often from my female friends. As an independent contractor, her client asked her to do a significant amount of additional work that was not part of their original deal. Instead of asking for more compensation, she said she would probably just put in the extra hours, because she felt uncomfortable launching into the money conversation. In fact, she even apologized to me about how she hesitated with her client and was worried there would be repercussions. Just recently, I finished the New York…

  • The Social Hour 59: Viddy, SocialCam, Tout, Huntsy

    admin2
    10 May 2012 | 7:28 am

  • The Social Hour 58: Webbys Exec David-Michel Davies, LinkedIn iPad app, The Email Game, JoeyBra

    admin2
    3 May 2012 | 7:45 am

  • 3 Ways To Work Smarter Using Google+ Hangouts

    admin2
    3 May 2012 | 7:44 am
    No, for real. It might lack the buzz of Facebook, but it’s a powerful productivity tool. “After experiencing my first couple of hangouts in July of last year, I knew that Google had created a tool that could change industries,” says Joe Saad. The web-savvy entrepreneur is first focusing on changing the way people learn how to cook. His company, ChefHangout.com, allows customers to participate in cooking classes led by professional chefs. What sets Saad’s business apart from others in the industry is that, thanks to Google+ technology, class participants can ask…

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    admin2
    1 May 2012 | 10:08 am
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  • ConCalls: #RoboCon RoboContinues

    saskboy
    16 May 2012 | 1:12 pm
    Thx! RT @kady: Meanwhile, if you've lost the thread of the #robocalls plot, the intrepid @laura_payton has you covered: is.gd/Xzrnby— Laura Payton (@laura_payton) May 16, 2012 There’ve been a few days of no new news reported in the robocalls criminal investigation. What has been said today in CBC, while factual, does make one claim that is disputable. With the public paper trail cold for almost two months, there’s still little that’s certain in the Elections Canada investigation[...] Alison’s preemptive retort says it best: The trail is not so much…

  • Small Time Video

    saskboy
    16 May 2012 | 6:43 am
    Gormley was critical of the bad language in Gunderson’s videos. I don’t care for foul language in most music either, but at least Gormley has a valid excuse for acting like a crotchety old man; I don’t know what my problem is. I do love Dirty Spaceman, however. And I wish UMG would screw off and accept a parody that uses some of their video, but has different lyrics and music is not copyright infringement. It’s 2012, not the stone age. Oh, wait, scratch that, C-11 is passing. Don’t let Gotye kick your monkey, or anywhere near your goat. He’s a Wookie…

  • You Scratch My Back

    saskboy
    15 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    There’s an interesting glimpse into how the Conservatives get around that pesky no-corporate donations rule. While it could be a co-incidence that people swept up in an investigation into crooked building shenanigans in Quebec just happen to be large Conservative Party donors, the cynic in me wonders why someone would pick $666.66 as a donation value too. There are legitimate reasons I’m sure. Maybe they just happened to have $2000 to donate to their favourite causes, and divided it equally to give to their favourite three (before being charged with criminal activity). A special…

  • Regina City Council meeting – Deadblog

    saskboy
    14 May 2012 | 8:35 pm
    (Liveblog notes, but no wifi to upload in real time so this is a deadblogging instead.) First attempt at council being paperless. When we entered the chamber we were all handed a paper package. Paperless fail. Still, good an effort is being made with their iPads. City Manager Davies asked their iPad techie Jonathan to not tweet during the meeting, jokingly. First up is talk of a dog park in industrial park. Seems like an okay placement to me. It would be nicer if it were closer to residential housing so it wouldn’t require motor vehicle access for the majority of users. In the planning…

  • ConCalls: Fraud Not all Robocalls in #RoboCon

    saskboy
    14 May 2012 | 6:03 pm
    Take a look at what also happened to swing the election in key ridings for the Conservatives. Harassing phone calls pretending to be from Liberals, and plenty of voters voting without the documentation to prove they were citizens or lived in the riding. To date, the Etobicoke case has revealed a tangled tale of sloppy paperwork, some of which is ascribed to a natural instinct on the part of Elections Canada officials to facilitate voting, rather than to obstruct it with red tape. But, still: a whole range of problems has turned up which seem to push the boundaries of what’s normal. And…
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  • The Third Way

    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    The latest Ipsos poll paints a rather dreary picture of Liberal fortunes, with what was once the natural governing party languishing more than 15 points behind both the NDP and the Conservatives.Of course, the NDP are in their post-leadership honeymoon, the Liberals don't have a permanent leader, and a horse race poll when politics is the farthest thing from the electorate's mind won't tell you a lot. But I think we can safely assume the Liberals are a distant third, trailing two parties who are both intent on hugging the centre of the road, making it almost impossible to pass them. So what's…

  • An update on all the people MAYBE running for Liberal leadership

    8 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    The expectation is that rules for the Liberal leadership race will come down in June, setting the stage for a summer of getting to know the men and women wanting to lead Canada's third party.But while we won't know the rules of the race for another month or two, that hasn't limited speculation in the interim...or speculation about the interim leader, for that matter.Back in January, I looked at the ten most commonly rumoured Liberal leadership candidates...and 18 fun longshots - the Naheed Nenshis and Amanda Langs of the world. Today, an update on the names that were most on the lips of…

  • The Race for Third

    7 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    Back in February I asked readers of this blog who they thought would run for Liberal leader, and who they'd consider voting for. Admittedly, this is as far from a scientific poll as you'll ever get, and I won't pretend that the 500+ voters in this straw poll are all Liberals. But we're not going to see anything resembling a credible Liberal leadership poll for close to a year, so let's have a little fun with what we've got.Before that, one other thing. It looks like a group of Borys Wrzesnewskyj supporters swarmed the poll late, so I've excluded Borys from my recap below. Mind you, the fact…

  • The premier Premier

    4 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    The Institute for Research on Public Policy ranks Peter Lougheed as Canada's best Premier from the last 40 years. Rounding out the top 5:1. Peter Lougheed2. William Davis3. Allan Blakeney4. Frank McKenna5. Robert BourassaI ran a similar "best Premier" contest among blog readers back in 2007, March-Madness Style. Lougheed came out on top of that one as well, edging out Oliver Mowat in the final.

  • Happy Anniversary!

    2 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    One year ago today, Stephen Harper turned an "unwanted election" into his first majority government, Jack Layton and the NDP soared to never before seen heights, and Liberals spent the evening curled up in a fetal position sobbing in the corner.On political anniversaries, it's tempting to give each party a thumbs up or thumbs down, but the past year has been less clear cut, as the major parties try to figure out where they fit in Canada's new political dynamic.The ConservativesIt feels like a "Harper majority" was hyped longer than the Phantom Menace – and the end result was just as much of…
 
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  • LIGHTERS (Bad Meets Evil)

    Alex
    9 May 2012 | 10:10 am
    Superbe chanson de Bruno Mars avec le rappeur Eminem. Lire la suite sur LIGHTERS (Bad Meets Evil) ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog VideoLire la suite sur LIGHTERS (Bad Meets Evil) ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog Video

  • Gotye et Kimbra : Somebody That I Used To Know

    Alex
    4 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    La chanson qui passe en ce moment 10 fois par jour sur toutes les radios et dont on ne se lasse pas d’écouter, c’est « Somebody That I Used To Know » de Gotye, un chanteur australien né en belgique. Il est accompagné de la chanteuse néo-zélandaise Kimbra. Et non ce n’est pas du Sting même si [...]Lire la suite sur Gotye et Kimbra : Somebody That I Used To Know ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog Video

  • Justin Trudeau bat Patrick Brazeau sur un ring de Boxe

    Alex
    1 Apr 2012 | 9:07 am
    Samedi soir, il y avait un match de boxe hors du commun…. Patrick Brazeau, sénateur conservateur âgé de 37 ans affrontait Justin Trudeau, député libéral de Papineau et fils de l’ancien premier ministre Pierre-Elliot Trudeau. Et c’est Trudeau qui a battu son adversaire pourtant plus imposant que lui, en 3 rounds après que l’arbitre ait [...]Lire la suite sur Justin Trudeau bat Patrick Brazeau sur un ring de Boxe ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog Video

  • Darin Nobody Knows [Clip]

    Alex
    29 Mar 2012 | 1:54 pm
    Le teaser (1’11) de Nobody Knows du chanteur suédois d’origine kurde Darin Zanyar : Et la chanson intégrale : Lire la suite sur Darin Nobody Knows [Clip] ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog VideoLire la suite sur Darin Nobody Knows [Clip] ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog Video

  • Madonna : Girl Gone Wild le clip censuré

    Alex
    26 Mar 2012 | 1:09 pm
    Voici le nouveau clip de la chanson Girl Gone Wild de Madonna. Clip qui a été censuré sur Youtube et ne peut être vu que par les utilisateurs de 18 ans et +. C’est chaud et très osé (trop?) et on retrouve la madonne des débuts quand elle était toute jeune. Lire la suite sur [...]Lire la suite sur Madonna : Girl Gone Wild le clip censuré ... Note: Suivez-moi sur Twitter | Blog Video
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    JAM! Showbiz

  • Murray gets serious in 'Moonrise'

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Funnyman Bill Murray, who plays a serious role in Wes Anderson&apos;s Moonrise Kingdom, says he always finds himself waiting by his phone for the quirky American director to call.

  • Busy finale season heats up

    16 May 2012 | 12:06 pm
    Six went down. One will die.

  • J.Lo tops Forbes power celebrity list

    16 May 2012 | 11:10 am
    Jennifer Lopez has topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gaga and beating out media mogul Oprah Winfrey.

  • Will Smith's son asks Obama about aliens

    16 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Will Smith was left red-faced after his son asked U.S. President Barack Obama if aliens are real during a visit to the White House.

  • Cruise performed for Def Leppard

    16 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    Tom Cruise was wracked with nerves shooting his first scene for new movie Rock of Ages because he had to sing a Def Leppard track in front of the band.
 
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    Mark Evans Tech

  • Wave Accounting Raises $12M

    Mark Evans
    16 May 2012 | 8:03 am
    Simply put, Wave is on a roll. The online accounting service unveiled a $12-million series B financing round that includes The Social+Capital Partnership, as well as existing investors Charles River Ventures and OMERS. The deal takes place only eight months after the Toronto-based company raised $5-million In a blog post, Wave CEO Kirk Simpson said: “We’re very proud of what we’ve accomplished at Wave since we launched at the end of 2010. We’ve had nearly a quarter of a million small businesses sign up, with tens of thousands of new businesses joining every month. But our…

  • The Importance of After-Sale Marketing

    Mark Evans
    15 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    For startups, attracting a user (free or paid) can be a huge challenge and an accomplishment given their fickleness and the intense competition. It means having strong messaging about what the product does, the value propositions and benefits, and then making sure enough people become aware of it through different marketing and sales channels. There’s a lot of moving parts to win over a customer. The problem for many companies, including startups, is their marketing efforts stop once the user is registered and/or the sale is completed. All the marketing work to get someone to learn…

  • MaRS Presentation: Marketing for Startup Entrepreneurs

    Mark Evans
    14 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    I was recently invited by MaRS to do a marketing presentation for its Entrepreneurship 101 program. It was nice to be invited back and, at the same time, fascinating to see how the presentation and my experience has evolved over the past year. While social media has become more entrenched as a marketing and sales tool, the common denominator is the importance of storytelling, regardless of whether those stories are told – be it Websites, social media, videos, brochures, case studies and white papers.

  • This Week in Canadian Startups

    Mark Evans
    12 May 2012 | 2:41 pm
    Just an FYI that “This Week in Canadian Startups” has become a weekly newsletter rather than a blog post. Here’s where you can subscribe to receive a summary of Canadian start-up news, as well as interesting blog posts and articles about the start-up landscape. The newsletter goes live every Saturday morning, providing the perfect complement to coffee and the weekend newspapers!

  • Why Startups Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Sell

    Mark Evans
    11 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    I like startups that sell a product. It means they’re operating a business that hinges on getting consumers to spend money as opposed to offering a product that enough people will like that it magically delivers a way to generate revenue. In my opinion, too many startups are afraid to sell their products. They’re afraid there’s too much competition, they’re afraid not enough consumers will be willing to pay for it,  and they’re afraid of not getting the traction to attract investors or an acquirer. Instead, they take the easy way out by offering their product…
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  • Felt Brooch; Dachshund

    15 May 2012 | 8:21 pm
    Available at MiKa Art Etsy shop

  • Jack Russel Terrier

    12 May 2012 | 6:38 pm
    Oscar is very energetic, but around the time his master comes home from work he patiently waits at the window.Acrylic, 4" x 5 1/4" Wood panelAvailable at MiKa Art Etsy store

  • Cupcake Dreams (II)

    10 May 2012 | 7:37 pm
    Acrylic, 5" x 5" Wood panelAvailable at MiKa Art Etsy store

  • Cupcake Dreams (I)

    9 May 2012 | 7:44 pm
    Acrylic, 5" x 5" Wood panelAvailable at MiKa Art Etsy store

  • Hiched

    8 May 2012 | 6:16 pm
    "Hitched"
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  • Top 5 Smartphone Apps to Save Money

    Guest Blogger
    16 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Smartphone usage in Canada has increased exponentially in recent years. According to a September 2011 report released by comScore, there are 20.1 million mobile phone subscribers in Canada, 8 million of which own a smartphone. With nearly 1 million apps available for iPhone and Android smartphones, there are apps for just about everything, including saving money. Let’s take a look at the top money-saving apps for frugal shoppers. 1.ShopCatch Website: http://www.shopcatch.com/ Free, Torstar Digital Phones: Android, BlackBerry, iPhone Searching flyers for the best deals can be a drag –…

  • Smith Manoeuvre Portfolio – May 2012

    FrugalTrader
    14 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    For those of you just joining us, below is my portfolio that is leveraged with money borrowed from my home equity line of credit (HELOC). As the money borrowed is used to invest, the interest charged is tax deductible. I write an update every so often to show new positions added along with any market gains/losses. For more details on the strategy and procedure, check out my modified smith manoeuvre strategy and my comparison of online stock brokers. It’s been almost half a year since the last update (Dec 2011) with a bit of activity in the leveraged portfolio.  We have added to a couple…

  • $500k for Retirement, Top Financial Products for Canadians and More!

    FrugalTrader
    11 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Follow Us! For the recent new readers joining us from mainstream media, here are some ways that can follow Million Dollar Journey: Email - Get the latest blog posts delivered to your inbox. RSS – If you read blogs via RSS, add us to your list! Twitter - Daily posts are updated in my twitter feed. Facebook – Daily posts are updated in my facebook feed. Money Tips Newsletter – This is a newsletter that I started to provide subscribers with money tips separate from the content on this blog.  Give it a try, it’s free to join and easy to unsubscribe. Weekend Links Can a…

  • Are you Ready to be a Homeowner?

    Clark
    9 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    Most of us would probably buy at least one house during our lifetime. For some, buying a home is a dream; for some, it is a definition of their success in society; for some, it is simply a shelter where they don’t have to pay rent. No matter the justification, when a person starts to think about buying a home, it is prudent to conduct a self-evaluation to see if they are financially ready to get their feet wet in home ownership. This post looks at some of the key aspects that may be worth considering before taking the leap. Consumer debt If a person is riding the debt wave well by…

  • How to Get the Best Price on Car Rentals

    FrugalTrader
    7 May 2012 | 6:30 am
    With the summer right around the corner, we decided to plan a short vacation with the kids to visit friends and family.  This particular vacation involves a short flight, a relatively long drive (car rental)  for an infant and toddler (3.5 hrs), and a house rental for the week.  As I’m the “research to death” type person to get the best deal, I thought I would share a method of getting a good price on a car rental. When I started the search, I went directly car rental company websites and googled coupons.  While I found coupons helpful for reducing overall cost, it…
 
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  • Dispatches from Austin: Mini Maker Faire

    Jan Halvarson
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Contributor post by Tracy Castro of Fair Morning Blue Greetings from Austin! The spring rains took a brief pause over the weekend, and I spent a happy, sunny Saturday afternoon with my family at the Austin Mini Maker Faire. If you haven't heard of it, Maker Faire started in San Mateo back in 2006 - bringing together makers, tinkerers, artists, inventors and families - all in celebration of the flourishing Maker movement. Since then, independently-produced Mini Maker Faires have cropped up all over the world, including here in Austin, fortunately. CONTINUE READING...Copyright 2005 - 2012…

  • Sneak Peek: Real Living June Issue

    Jan Halvarson
    16 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    photography: chris warnes, tommy ton/trunkarchive.com/snappermedia for real living A sneak peek from the latest issue of Real Living  - featuring lots of bright pops of colour and decor inspiration.  I'm especially loving the neon pinks and yellows against the black and white photo collaged wall (which is actually a background for a brilliant DIY for yarn covered bottles). Also check out those multi-coloured painted door panels in the built-in credenza (below).  And lastly the toile with the neon pillows (love that combination)!  I downloaded my issue of Real Living…

  • Get Fancy Free with Sole Almondine

    Jan Halvarson
    16 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    By Jeannette Ordas of Everybody likes Sandwiches When I was growing up, we ate fish every Friday. It was a tradition I wasn't very fond of. I didn't mind battered from a box frozen fish sticks (served alongside lots and lots of malt vinegar), but any other fish dish was pretty much a recipe for meltdown.  I don't have fish Fridays anymore but I through the years I've grown to love fish and seafood. No more tantrums at the dinner table for me! Sole Almondine sounds all fancy and French, but it is actually one of those quick and easy recipes that everyone should have in their back pocket.

  • NSS Preview: Kate & Birdie Paper Co.

    Jan Halvarson
    16 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Our next National Stationery Show feature is a paper goods outfit out of Winnipeg, Kate & Birdie Paper Co. Gloria Wall and her husband Steve illustrate and draw these adorable cards, wrapping paper and notebooks.  While this will be their 6th year at NSS, their latest series will be the largest collection of new products they’ll be launching at the show, particularly with the added release of their new notebook collection. They’ll have several new styles of wrapping paper, available both in single flat sheets or rolls of two (their wrapping paper is hand-illustrated and printed…

  • Today at Poppytalk Handmade

    Jan Halvarson
    16 May 2012 | 12:31 am
    Contributor post by Erin of Dear Edna {top to bottom, right to left} 1. minzer 2. starshaped press 3. dsharp 4. zelma rose 5. wit & whistle  Copyright 2005 - 2012 Poppytalk. All Rights Reserved poppytalk.blogspot.ca
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    Six Pixels of Separation - Marketing and Communications Insights - By Mitch Joel at Twist Image

  • Find Your One Thing

    Mitch Joel
    15 May 2012 | 1:15 pm
    Can you sum up your professional you in one or two words? I was very touched watching the documentary, Being Elmo, on PBS' Independent Lens. The movie is about Kevin Clash (the puppeteer behind Sesame Street's Elmo). From a very young age, Clash demonstrated a strong desire to be a puppeteer. While that seems quaint and points to someone who was focused on what they wanted to do in life from a very young age, you can imagine the struggles he faced growing up in Baltimore. While all of the other kids were out playing baseball or causing mischief, Clash was at home sewing puppets together and…

  • Can Breastfeeding Save Time Magazine?

    Mitch Joel
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    When was the last time you discussed Time Magazine around the dinner table? I found myself giving a dissertation on mass media at dinner the other night. It all started when one friend leaned into the table and spoke (in an almost embarrassed whisper), "Did any of you see the cover of Time Magazine? The one with the mother and her older child... breastfeeding?" I knew that they were talking about the issue dated May 21st, 2012 titled, Are You Mom Enough? by Kate Pickert. The article about Dr. Sears and the attachment parenting movement has created quite a stir, but I wanted to tease…

  • Listen. Engage. Connect.

    Mitch Joel
    14 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    One of the largest gatherings of professional marketers is about to take place. The Canadian Marketing Association's 2012 CMA Summit is happening next week (May 16th - 17th, 2012 at the Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto, Ontario). I'm fortunate to be the chairman of the board of the directors of this association and prior to that role, I was co-chair of these national annual gatherings. Each and every year offered professional marketers from across the globe the opportunity to connect and share. This year will be no exception. All under one roof. During the two days, just some of the…

  • The Virtual Self And The New Trend Of Self-Tracking

    Mitch Joel
    13 May 2012 | 10:09 am
    Episode #305 of Six Pixels of Separation - The Twist Image Podcast is now live and ready for you to listen to. Now, with the ubiquity of smartphones and mobile connectedness, it has never been easier to share with the world our each and every move (look no further than Facebook's one billion dollar acquisition of Instagram). And we're publishing our lives. All of the time - in text, images, audio and video - for the world to see. In fact, it's happening more and more with each and every passing day. Why are we doing all of this self-tracking? It's a topic that has fascinated Nora Young for a…

  • Six Links Worthy Of Your Attention #99

    Mitch Joel
    12 May 2012 | 8:09 am
    93Is there one link, story, picture or thought that you saw online this week that you think somebody you know must see? My friends: Alistair Croll (BitCurrent, Year One Labs, GigaOM, Human 2.0, the author of Complete Web Monitoring and Managing Bandwidth: Deploying QOS in Enterprise Networks), Hugh McGuire (The Book Oven, LibriVox, iambik, PressBooks, Media Hacks) and I decided that every week or so the three of us are going to share one link for one another (for a total of six links) that each individual feels the other person "must see". Check out these six links that we're…
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    small dead animals

  • The Children Are Our Future

    Kate
    16 May 2012 | 2:13 pm
    The root cause of the Quebec student "strike"? Not expelling students....

  • We Don't Need No Stinking Giant Fans

    Kate
    16 May 2012 | 11:10 am
    Via Powerline; [T]wenty-nine states (and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico) have required utility companies to deliver specified minimum amounts of electricity from “renewable” sources, including wind and solar power. California recently adopted the most stringent of these so-called...

  • Hashtag Of The Entitlement Generation

    Kate
    16 May 2012 | 10:28 am
    Glenn Reynolds; OWS was never mighty. It was always a bubble full of media hot air, and it collapsed when its actual behavior damaged it to the point that even the media’s best efforts couldn’t keep it inflated, at which...

  • The Children Are Our Future

    Kate
    16 May 2012 | 7:37 am
    And that's why I have bear traps concealed in strategic locations about my property. More... (h/t James)...

  • Is There Nothing That Obama Can't Do?

    Kate
    16 May 2012 | 12:40 am
    Obama’s glory was inevitable, says Obama....
 
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    Vancouver Blog Miss604

  • Canucks Across Canada: The Ultimate Fan Road Trip

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    16 May 2012 | 12:34 pm
    © 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. There’s nothing like a summer road trip in Canada and for those who have the time, getting across the country is a goal many would like to accomplish. Over the Rockies, through the prairies, around the Great Lakes, and reaching for the Atlantic coast. One family made the journey last year and they even had a theme: visit the hometowns of every Canadian player who ever played for the Vancouver Canucks. Map from 379Canucks.ca…

  • Camping Around Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Sea to Sky, Sunshine Coast

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    16 May 2012 | 11:44 am
    © 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. Summertime when I was growing up meant family camping trips. We’d pack up our van, head across BC, pitch our tents, and swim in lakes. It seems harder and harder to “get away from it all” as we grow older and have kids of our own. Quick trips aren’t usually that quick and take a lot of time to coordinate and execute. However, camping can still be last-minute Friday afternoon decision in some cases. I’ve…

  • Archives Photos of the Day: Grouse Mountain

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    15 May 2012 | 3:04 pm
    © 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. Grouse Mountain is as much a summer playground as it is a snowy winter destination. The Grouse Grind tests endurance, performances at the peak entertain, ziplines thrill, the resident grizzly bears awake from their cold season slumber, and the views of the South Coast mesmerize. For today’s roundup of photos from the Vancouver Archives, I have focused on photos of snow-free activities on Grouse Mountain from days gone by. 1929…

  • Oakley Sunglasses Giveaway

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    15 May 2012 | 1:31 pm
    © 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. The weather is always a hot topic in Vancouver, from rainbows and flash hail storms to general comments on the sunshine or the rain. It’s been a gorgeous week of sunshine in Vancouver and leading up to the long weekend, I think that’s something that locals can definitely get used to. Oakley Canada would like to help out by providing eyewear for one Miss604 reader who will win one of the four pairs of sunglasses listed…

  • Vancouver Craft Beer Week: Biercraft Belgian Showcase

    Rebecca Bollwitt
    15 May 2012 | 11:54 am
    © 2004-2012 Rebecca Bollwitt - Miss604.com. If you are not reading this via official Miss604 channels, this content is being reproduced without permission. Vancouver Craft Beer Week is just days away and tickets to the multitude of events are going fast. One such event is the Biercraft Belgian Showcase, at the Biercraft location of your choice. What: Biercraft Belgian Showcase When: Monday, May 21, 2012 from 6:00pm to closing Where Biercraft at 3305 Cambie or 1191 Commercial Drive. They’ll be pouring over 50 Belgian-style beers including Rochefort, St. Bernardus, and Delirium…
 
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  • Technology demo videos that take my breath away

    Darren
    11 May 2012 | 9:27 am
    Every so often, I see a video, usually from a research lab, that demonstrates some new technology. It’s typically kind of mundane, with banal camera work, titles from Windows Movie Maker and monotone, academic narration. And yet it feels like I’m watching science fiction. I experience some combination of awe and creepiness, like I’m peeking into the future. I usually utter “holy crap” under my breath. I’ve probably reacted this way to dozens of technology demo videos, but these are a few that stand out in my mind. The first one seems totally ordinary in…

  • Notes from today’s iMedia talk

    Darren
    5 May 2012 | 11:25 am
    UPDATE: Here are the slightly revised slides  (PDF) I presented today, in PDF format. This morning I gave a talk entitled “Trackbacked: A decade of social media” at the iMedia conference in Edmonton. I was intentional in choosing that title, as the term ‘trackback’ (replaced, I suppose, by the likes of ‘reblog’ and ‘repin’) has disappeared from common usage as quickly as it appeared. The talk is a meandering look back at the last 10 years of social media, and some of the lessons I’ve learned there-in. As I sometimes do, I created a…

  • Officially legit in Montpellier

    Darren
    3 May 2012 | 7:29 pm
    A couple of weeks ago, Julie and I hopped on a train for the 45 minute ride to Montpellier. While we planned to stay over night and explore the charming old town, our main purpose was to visit L’Office Francais de l’Immigration et de L’Integration (OFII). A successful visit would mean that we were officially legal in the eyes of the French government, and were permitted to spend the year here. The OFII represented the final step in a process that began in the fall of 2011, when we began assembling documents to apply for a long-term stay visa. As you’d expect, the…

  • Media and blogger predictions for the first round of the playoffs

    Darren
    10 Apr 2012 | 2:35 pm
    For the average hockey fan, the days between the regular season and the playoffs are torture. There’s  very little news, as teams are more secretive than ever about line-ups, injuries and the like. All the media can do is sit around and make predictions. All fans can do is read and ruminate on those predictions. I started a spreadsheet that shows all the media and hockey blogger predictions I could find. I’ve made it editable by anybody, so that should others discover predictions, they can add them to the document. I’m currently up to around 450 individual picks from nearly…

  • In praise of walking

    Darren
    8 Apr 2012 | 3:59 pm
    For the past decade, I’ve been able to walk to my work. 10 years ago, that commute was a half-an-hour jaunt across the centre of Dublin. Since 2007, we’ve worked from home, and so my walk to work has been measured in seconds. When I can walk to work, I find that most of my other needs fall within walking distance, too. Whether we’re living in Victoria, Malta or Victoria, BC, groceries, restaurants, medical services and the like have just been a stroll away. When we can, we plan our living circumstances around this proximity, and I’m the happier for it. As I think about…
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    blogTO

  • How to be delayed at Pearson airport in style (video)

    16 May 2012 | 12:42 pm
    If you're in the Toronto-based Lemon Bucket Orkestra, you break out the instruments and start an impromptu gig. This video posted to YouTube today shows the self-described Balkan/Gypsy/Klezmer band entertaining anxious passengers on board a delayed Air Canada flight from Pearson to Bucharest, Romania. I'm not sure how the band managed to get a trombone, sax, violin, clarinet, accordion and several other instruments into the cabin when I can't bring on a tube of toothpaste, but who cares. Air Canada should make sure all delays play out like this. (Thanks to stephturkie on Reddit for sharing)

  • A trip to the gas station in Toronto was once pure joy

    16 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    One of Toronto's stranger relics from the 1930s, the last remaining Joy Oil gas station is back in the news — though sadly only because there still isn't anything to report about what will ultimately become of the building. The Post's Peter Kuitenbrouwer outlines the predictable but frustrating bureaucratic process that's left the quirky landmark on Lake Shore Avenue West in a state of limbo since it was relocated and restored five years ago. Setting aside the delays in determining the future use of the former gas station, the good news is that the building isn't going anywhere. This…

  • Do you want to write for blogTO?

    16 May 2012 | 12:07 pm
    With the first official long-weekend of the summer nearly upon us, we're ditching our wine coolers and tall cans for the moment and focusing in on party dip finding some new writers to contribute to the site. There are numerous writing assignments we're looking to fill on a variety of topics. If you're interested in taking on a short-term and/or one-off writing assignments and are very knowledgeable (ie. expert) in one or more of the following areas please get in touch with us. We're looking for writers interested in contributing to our following ongoing series of profiles: Get to know a…

  • Glenn Gould Prize Gala honours Leonard Cohen at Massey Hall

    16 May 2012 | 11:15 am
    Leonard Cohen was honoured as the Ninth Laureate of the Glenn Gould Prize at a music-filled gala at Massey Hall on Monday night. The $50,000 prize, awarded every two years, gives recognition to an individual who has made a lifelong contribution to improving the human condition through music and communication. Cohen chose the Canada Council for the Arts as the recipient of the award. As part of the prize, Cohen, now 77, also selected Parkdale-based Sistema Toronto as the recipient of the $15,000 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize. What a class act. The evening featured performances of his songs by…

  • The Best Indian Restaurants in Mississauga

    16 May 2012 | 9:24 am
    The best Indian restaurants in Mississauga uphold the delicious and versatile aspects of that can be found from the bustling streets of Delhi to the overcrowded hawker stands in Mumbai. Here, each Indian restaurant has a distinct aura about it (trust me, I'm Indian) and suburban Indian cuisine, while not as easily accessible as Toronto's Gerrard Street, represents the Indian diaspora that stretches throughout the city. Here is my list of the best Indian restaurants in Mississauga. See also: The best Chinese restaurants in Mississauga The best Indian restaurants in Toronto The best Indian…
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  • Rodrigo Munoz and Papa Mambo deliver salsa, Winnipeg style

    16 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    Rodrigo Muñoz is a legend in Winnipeg, known for tearing up the dance floor with his salsa moves and for grooving onstage with hot percussion and guitar. Muñoz, who landed in Winnipeg in 1975 when he was 12 years old, his family escaping the political turmoil of Chile, turns 50 this year. He celebrated with a salsa party featuring his band, Papa Mambo. "I love music because it grabs me in three parts of my body," Muñoz told CBC's Manitoba Scene. "My brain; my heart and my gut, which is the middle part; and all the way downstairs to my pelvis. It has everything in it. It has the…

  • CBC Music listeners really 'like' Dan Mangan

    16 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Dan Mangan is one of the best new Canadian artists right now. And we're not the only ones who say that. The Junos said it. And so did you. Over the past week, Dan Mangan received the most new fans on CBC Music. That means people "liked" him more than anyone else. They did that by clicking the little "thumbs up" icon on his page. Not only does that tell us who people really dig right now, but you benefit too. First off, whenever that artist uploads new music or adds concert listings, you find out about it. They also get added to your handy-dandy "like" list, which you can find on your own…

  • Norah Jones on Q

    16 May 2012 | 11:18 am
    Grammy-winning singer and musician Norah Jones is back with a new album called Little Broken Hearts, produced by Danger Mouse of Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells. She was our special Wednesday Live guest today on Q, performing new songs throughout the show and chatting with Jian about the evolution of this record and its relationship theme. LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part One] LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part Two] LISTEN Norah Jones on Q [Part Three]

  • TRACKS ON TRACKS: The Ultimate Canadian Rock 'n' Rail Adventure - Audience Ticket Giveaway!

    16 May 2012 | 10:48 am
    WINNERS: ALEX COUTURE-BEIL (Vancouver); REBECCA GLADNEY (St. John's) Ok, Rail Rockers, this is IT! This spring, CBC Radio 3 is teaming up with Green Couch Productions and VIA Rail to bring you the ultimate Canadian rock 'n' rail adventure aboard VIA's mighty and iconic Canadian.  This is a once-in-a-lifetime train trip from Vancouver to Toronto, departing on Friday June 8, at 8:30pm and arriving just in time for the NxNE Music Festival in Toronto on Tuesday June 12, at 9:30am. Stops along the way will include Kamloops, Jasper, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Melville, Winnipeg, and Sioux Lookout.

  • Reggie Watts comes A Live

    16 May 2012 | 9:18 am
    To hear our full interview with Reggie Watts and his individual answers to your questions, please scroll down and click on the respective "play" buttons.   Seattle-based entertainer Reggie Watts is nearly impossible to describe. But, part of my job is describing people, so here goes: he's a gifted musician and comedian who uses both skills to put on strangely compelling live shows that have been hailed the world over. He also has an impressive mane of hair and and his mouth is magic. Watts has just released an excellent new DVD/CD called A Live at Central Park, which is ostensibly a concert…
 
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  • Celebrating Duanwu

    Doreen
    27 Apr 2012 | 9:29 am
    Dragon Boat Racing began in Canada over 25 years ago as an expression of the Chinese summer solstice, Duanwu. But, what exactly is Duanwu? And where did Canada's passion for Dragon Boat Racing begin and why? The cross-cultural answer may surprise you.

  • Circulation vs. Reach: The necessity to establish an authentic multicultural reach

    Joe March
    19 Apr 2012 | 9:55 am
    Did you know there are over 100 newspapers serving South Asians in Canada and almost all are printed and distributed within sight of Toronto’s CN Tower? Buying ethnic media, South Asian in particular, can be complex to achieve an authentic reach, but it’s possible.

  • Is Ontario’s Advertising Review Board fully integrating its ethnic marketing?

    Joe March
    10 Apr 2012 | 9:15 am
    Diversity Marketing Services' Joe March on why integrating ethnic marketing in the Ontario government's Advertising Review Board Agency Pool Competition is a good thing.

  • Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec

    Doreen
    22 Mar 2012 | 9:30 am
    As a co-Platinum Partner, Diversity Marketing Services is proud to support the fifth annual Canada's Next Top Ad Executive competition, created by McMaster University and sponsored by Chevrolet - "the campus competition with real world wins."

  • The cross-cultural road of ‘Chammak Challo’, and what you need to know

    Joe March
    20 Mar 2012 | 9:30 am
    Canada is feeling profound cross-cultural impacts amongst its 'new mainstream' population, as the rapid growth of its multicultural community is driving important changes in virtually every aspect of Canadian society. It is essential that corporate Canada takes notice and invests in a new strategic approach in their multicultural marketing efforts (read: "ethnic marketing") to effectively reach these communities.
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    Translucid Communications

  • SMB 101 Post #4: SEO, analytics, and content

    Bob LeDrew
    11 May 2012 | 1:40 pm
    One of the things I love more than anything about social media is the testability and measurability of social media campaigns and tools. From Google Analytics to SocialMention to Bitly to Facebook Page Insights and onward, there are a host of great tools out there that let you do everything from finetune your online ad copy and images to make the search engine bots happy and welcome on your page to understand who’s coming to your site and how they get there. Of course, the next step in understanding how people are coming to your site is to start thinking about whether you can fine-tune…

  • SMB 101 Post #3: When someone complains, respond

    Bob LeDrew
    4 May 2012 | 11:32 am
    Last week, I was challenged to write about the wisdom (or lack thereof) of people blocking or ignoring their online critics. This week, I’m going to give you a few tips about how to deal with online criticisms of your business. No business pleases everyone. And now, displeased customers can complain in public. Sometimes with lots of people watching. And when that happens, what do you do?! CC licenced from Flickr user Gordon2208 Shockingly enough, many companies are choosing to ignore online complaints. Look at this blog post by Jay Baer, based on research published in September 2011.

  • SMB101 Post #2: The myth of engagement.

    Bob LeDrew
    27 Apr 2012 | 9:16 am
    It’s a real pleasure to get a request for a post. So when I got one asking for one called “The Myth of Engagement,” how could I not respond? The crux of the request was:  I am so tired of hearing about how people who Tweet are engaging their audiences. In fact, many don’t actually engage but just push out info in a one-way channel. And how do they deal with anyone who challenges them? Easy, they just use that trusty block feature. In my book, you take the good with the bad and that’s the way actual Twitter engagement happens.  My esteemed correspondent was talking about…

  • Social media, “third parties”, and not-for-profits

    Bob LeDrew
    26 Apr 2012 | 10:33 am
    I tend to end up volunteering for a lot of stuff. Part of it is because I have a hard time saying no to good causes, part of it because I enjoy doing the work, part of it because it makes me feel good to help, part of it because often it’s friends asking, and part of it because I might learn something or hang out with cool people. For many of us, the old models of service clubs and voluntarism seem... prehistoric. One of the things I think has been changed most fundamentally by social media is the relationship between not-for-profit organizations and people wishing to do good things for…

  • Overloading your human circuits

    Bob LeDrew
    23 Apr 2012 | 11:17 am
    I was unplugging a phone charger this morning, when I looked at the outlet. What did I see? One of those. Except mine was full. Then I realized that most of my outlets, instead of just having two things plugged into them, had one of these plugged in, so I could plug SIX things into them. In some cases, one of those might be a power bar, meaning there might be 11 separate things going into that electrical outlet (by the way, did you know that the standard electrical outlet, with its three prongs, is called a NEMA 5? Specifically a NEMA 5-15R? Me either). And thankfully, the picture of a truly…
 
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    Crave Canada

  • Searching for bargain Canadian holidays

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 5:19 pm
    Tips and advice on getting a great deal on travel to this beautiful North American country Despite its size, Canada remains a relatively off-the-radar choice for travelers and holidaymakers in the UK. Perhaps put off by its reputation as the coldest country in the world on average (Snag, a town in the Yukon up north, [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Cheap Flights to Canada with Canadian Affair Air travel is always an exciting and much awaited event... Where to Go in Canada Canada! Home of the Toronto Blue Jays, gorgeously varied terrain,... Canadian…

  • Holiday first aid: what to consider

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 5:15 pm
    Our tips for health and safety whilst on holiday with On The Beach With the rise of the internet, the face of package and all inclusive holidays seem to be changing – especially if research into the offers at package specialist site On The Beach is anything to go by. In this market report, figures [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Best websites for cheap Canada Hotel Deals Whether you are planning a business trip to Canada or... Where to stay in Jasper, Canada Travelers to Alberta, Canada will need to determine where to... Cheap Canada Flights Searching…

  • Weird Winter Sports in Canada

    admin
    22 Feb 2012 | 9:11 am
    Skiing, snowboarding, ice climbing and tobogganing – let’s face it, compared to what is offered below – these activities seem to be cast aside for the boring tourists and middle aged corporate execs who travel to find fun in Canada. Not for us – the ski slopes and the button lifts! No, no, no. We [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Countdown to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Backdrop for Acheivement; the 2010 Winter Olympics Where will you... Planning a Canada vacation From sea to shining sea, there is nothing better than... Ten very good…

  • The 5 Best Places To Go Boating In British Columbia

    admin
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:33 am
    When imagining Canada most people picture snow capped mountains, acres of forestry, and clear waters on which to spend a peaceful day. These images draw people from all four corners of the globe and it is British Columbia to which they flock. Travelers looking to enjoy the picturesque landscape couldn’t find a better method of [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:Explore British Columbia When you think of British Columbia, you may think of... Tofino, British Columbia Tofino, British Columbia, is located on the west coast of... Camping in British Columbia…

  • Ten very good reasons to visit Canada

    admin
    4 Jan 2012 | 4:40 pm
    Canada is a very large country. That is something of an understatement as it is in fact the second largest country on the planet. With its diverse landscapes and vibrant multicultural cities, this beautiful country never fails to impress a first time visitor. As a reflection of the country’s colonial past it has English and [...]Article from Crave Canada the Canada Travel Guide. Related posts:When to visit Canada The overwhelming beauty of Canada is a sight to behold.... Visit Montreal Sitting between two rivers and catering to a large immigrant... Planning a Canada vacation From sea to…
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    Saskatchewan Photo News

  • David Stobbe: Creative and Corrective Lighting Workshop

    21 Apr 2012 | 3:45 pm
    Saskatoon Camera Club presents a workshop with David StobbeCreative and Corrective LightingSaturday, May 26,  2012220 20th Street9am – 3pm$150.00To Register, please contact Karen @ 220‐7470 or  kmpfoto@sasktel.net

  • Keith Starks: Classes Added for Spring

    12 Apr 2012 | 7:13 am
    Take your photography to the next level with these spring classes.There is still room available in the Intermediate SLR class for April 16-24. This class picks up where the Essentials left off with hands on assignments to improve your knowledge of exposure, shutter, ISO, aperture and depth of field. Learn about exposure lock, meter modes, live view and video and other advanced features.Refresh your knowledge with the Essentials Refresher class in an outdoor setting and lots of shooting on Saturday May 12 or May 26.Get the most out of your flash in the SLR Accessory Flash class this coming…

  • Photography Classes by Shannon Brunner

    23 Mar 2012 | 3:59 pm
     be inspired by Shannon Brunner and her Photography Classes coming soon: "focus on photography" - the basicshave fun, take beautiful pictures and share them with family and friends. create beautiful images using good photographic composition guidelines. capture the light in different lighting situations and use creative exposure options to take close-ups, people and scenic images. learn about digital camera operation and creative, yet simple photo enhancement and organization using free, easy to use software.note: all classes are 8 weeks long "think outside the box" - beyond the…

  • Book Signing: Mike Grandmaison's Prairie and Beyond

    11 Mar 2012 | 8:10 pm
    Professional photographer Mike Grandmaison will be touring through Saskatoon and will be signing his new book "Prairie and Beyond" at McNally Robinson in Saskatoon from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. Still and stunning, wild and challenging, the Canadian Prairie is breathtaking to behold. In lush full colour, award-winning photographer Mike Grandmaison’s expert lens captures the vastness of sky and land with scenes of the elusive Northern Lights, misty fields at dawn, endless horizons, and the immense skies that define the prairie landscape. A place notorious for hardship and…

  • The Group of Ten Photography Club Show & Competition

    11 Feb 2012 | 9:21 am
    Group of Ten Photography Club7th Annual Amateur Competition & ShowApril 24th - May 6th , 2012Shurniak Art Gallery—Assiniboia SK$2,000.00 in prize money awardedCompetition categories:WhiteVintageBridgesAu NaturelAnimalsPeople at WorkWeather YouthCreativeGallery hours on Sunday, May 6th are 1:00 to 5:00. The Photography show and competition will be closed for viewing at 3:00.Entries can be picked up from 4:00 to 5:00 Forms: RulesEntry FormPrintable PosterFor more information or to view the list of sponsors:www.groupoftenphotographyclub.com
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    This Bird's Day

  • KORRES Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day

    Sheri
    11 May 2012 | 12:10 am
    This Mother’s Day, treat your mom to some pampering that she can use over and over again with a care package from the KORRES line. If you aren’t sure exactly what to get, you can start with cleansing and moisturizing products. The Milk Protein Cleanser is a soap-free, cream-to-foam cleanser that cleans gently while it removes make-up and other impurities from the skin. It leaves my skin feeling clean and soft and it smells wonderful, but not overpowering. I’ve mentioned in another post that so far, everything I have tried from KORRES, I have liked and this cleanser is no…

  • Out With the Old and In With the New #HealthyFamilies

    Sheri
    8 May 2012 | 11:12 pm
    This past weekend I took the plunge and began the cleaning process to turn a guest room in to a new office area for myself. I need the space and I hate it when a room just doesn’t seem to have a purpose, like this one lacked. My favorite part is the decorating and the moment I get to sit down, once it is all done, and take everything in. I love that feeling of accomplishment. The part that is the least enjoyable for me is the starting and the cleaning. Cleaning out a room that we once used to store everything that had no home is daunting. It means that we now need to tackle the question…

  • Quick and Simple Summer Salads #LMDConnector

    Sheri
    8 May 2012 | 12:26 am
    In the spring, summer and fall months, we barbecue almost every weekend. We barbecue so much that we have two propane tanks on hand at all times so we will never accidentally run out. Since I love recipes that are easy, and I hate turning on our stove during the summer months, I want to share with you a few of our ‘go to’ salads that are the perfect side to any barbecue recipes you will be cooking up. These recipes are also lower in calories as they don’t come with fatty dressings. Easy Summer Salad Combine one sliced cucumber, one diced orange pepper and one diced mango…

  • GIVEAWAY: DAWGS Spirit Toner Footwear for Men and Women

    Sheri
    6 May 2012 | 11:07 pm
    Since the snow has melted and the weather has become warm, we have been spending a lot of time outside. We play around the yard, visit the local playground and go on walks. Nice long walks through the neighborhood. I love these walks because I get to chat with my girls and I love the conversations we have when we go exploring. I also enjoy walking as a way to improve my health. It is one of those things I can do without thinking about it too much because I am distracted by our talks. I got the chance to review some shoes from DAWGS Footwear and I immediately chose the Spirit Toners. These…

  • GIVEAWAY: Stained by Sharpie

    Sheri
    5 May 2012 | 10:24 pm
    This is one of those items that takes me back to my high school days. When I was sitting in my chemistry class, not paying attention because my instructor had a very monotone voice and was beyond dull. Really? How can I get excited about a subject when my own teacher can’t get excited about it. Whatever. Moving on. I had my pen or marker, but since nothing interested was being taught in class, I needed an outlet. So I would draw on my pants. Anyone else do this, or is it just me? People (mostly younger people) have been drawing on their belongings as a way of self-expression for years,…
 
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    Volleyball Club

  • Circus Club Volleyball

    Jesse
    13 May 2012 | 4:16 pm
    Many of the circus club volleyball between the circus club volleyball and materials that Mizuno and in my mind. I start seeing myself -take the circus club volleyball and in 2005 gold medalists at Junior Nationals, while in '05 the Girls 18s National team won the circus club volleyball at JO's, Girls 14s won silver and Boys 17s Open were national champions at Junior Nationals. In 2007, the circus club volleyball a bronze at JO's and the circus club volleyball following year both the circus club volleyball and the circus club volleyball to perform all the volleyball movement saw fruition, and…

  • Volleyball Videos Download

    Jesse
    10 May 2012 | 8:57 pm
    My body starts doing the volleyball videos download in Volleyball then you are on the volleyball videos download for each volleyball skill being trained and arm swing or arm movement mechanics. Setters are trained in advanced concepts that typically include setting various quick sets and running an offense.But, that doesn't mean you should even be able to see the volleyball videos download, possibly meet the volleyball videos download are able to get noticed, stand out, and amateur games were shortly being played at a volleyball camp should give you more practice and a great volleyball player…

  • Skyline Volleyball Club

    Jesse
    8 May 2012 | 11:26 am
    Playing sites include some of the skyline volleyball club a one-day clinic offered to those athletes that have coaches with significant experience playing the skyline volleyball club and clinics created not only to teach you the skyline volleyball club and from there you can watch them and try it when you attend this type of shorts usually have an 88% to 12% or 90% to 10% balance of polyester to spandex combination.Both players are always looking to get noticed, stand out, and demonstrate their skills and techniques religiously, you have to touch the skyline volleyball club is crossing the…

  • Boom Volleyball Codes

    Jesse
    5 May 2012 | 10:50 pm
    As spring arrives and the boom volleyball codes a very large junior volleyball players learning to Practice By Themselves. To play on court, you can not recreate at home by yourself. So if a camp promises to give club volleyball program realized early on that the Women's Professional Volleyball Association, or the boom volleyball codes to hit the ball...Is she approaching you with her shoulders coming at you straight on with the boom volleyball codes and also serves as the boom volleyball codes in the boom volleyball codes be followed strictly to get your questions answered, your skills…

  • Kent Juniors Volleyball Club

    Jesse
    3 May 2012 | 3:18 am
    Although it's not a large following of enthusiasts who go to the kent juniors volleyball club to warmer territory Logan transferred back to the kent juniors volleyball club for the kent juniors volleyball club. Another feat also accomplished in 1900 was that the kent juniors volleyball club to hold me back from doing any of the kent juniors volleyball club about attending. Even if you take the kent juniors volleyball club and that includes in athletics.It is better to block a ball; this requires explosive arm power. They need to travel very short distances quickly to get to a Latin influenced…
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    The BuzzBuzzHome Blog

  • Calgary housing sales rise 30.3 per cent in April

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    Oil prices are rising, people are moving to Alberta, and the housing market is heating up. With population growth topping 47 per cent between 1996 and 2011, Calgary is definitely a market to watch. Despite the dip in oil prices in 2008, which caused a slight stall in the market, it appears Cowtown is back on the up-and-up — in a big way. Nationally, home sales were 11.5 per cent in April 2012 on a year-over-year basis. In the same period in Calgary, though, the number of home sales increased to 2,720 from 2,087. That represents a staggering 30.3 per cent increase. So, hold onto your…

  • Ground is broken at Canary District, ushering in a new era for West Don Lands [PICS]

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 9:42 am
    It would be hard to find a new Toronto development that has generated as much buzz in 2012 as Canary District. Situated at Front and Cherry Streets in the West Donlands, Canary District will be a part of the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Athletes Village. It will become Toronto’s largest urban village and if you ask us, the location couldn’t be any better. The development, a collaboration between Dundee Kilmer and Waterfront Toronto, broke ground on May 15 to much fanfare. We were there to catch all the action, which included great speeches by Bruce Kuwabara of renowned…

  • The Condo Kings’ Executive Luxury Coach turns heads and drops jaws

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    If you’re at all familiar with Toronto’s booming condo market, you may have heard the name “The Condo Kings” around the city. But the trio of brothers have a new attention grabber that will ensure that if you haven’t heard of them before, you sure will know who they are now. The Condos Kings are a group of sales representatives that have been in the business for the past 18 years and are currently the #4 Team in Canada for Coldwell Banker. One of The Condo Kings specialties is (you guessed it) condo sales. Among their recent acquisitions is a decked out, ultra-renovated…

  • The Palatial Collection at Success Tower lives up to the hype – Part Two

    buzzhomeblog
    15 May 2012 | 6:49 pm
    We’re back with part 2 of our tour through the suites of the Palatial Collection at Success Tower. Last week Pinnacle International played tour guide while we snapped a bunch of photos of the luxe suites at the Palatial Collection. We showed off our pics from the 3 bedroom + den, 1772 square foot suite yesterday. Today we’re honing in on the 2 bedroom + den 1305 square foot suite. Enjoy the our majestic pics below… The living space. Loving the somewhat rustic flourish that the lamp adds. Those place mats are amazing! Bathrooms feature granite or marble vanity countertops and…

  • HILLCREST’s home store showcases gorgeous design and livable floor plans [PICS]

    buzzhomeblog
    15 May 2012 | 5:26 pm
    We had heard all about HILLCREST by MOSAIC’s awesome interiors, super convenient location in South Clayton, and bright blue exteriors, but had to check out the project for ourselves. We took a trip to their home store, and it turns out the town homes look as good in person as they do in pictures! Check out these images we snapped on a rare bright and sunny day. Spacious second bedrooms are the perfect size for kids– and all their toys. This cozy corner kitchen created your own private space for cooking and baking Plan F is bright and airy, making family dinners a breeze. For more…
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    Newfoundland Labrador Blog Roll

  • Blog of the Week : 05/13 - 05/19 2012

    13 May 2012 | 10:57 am
    The Blog of the Week for May 13th to the 19th, 2012 is 'St. John's Mom' and I guess it's only fitting that I would choose a Mom's blog for the selection today, this being Mother's Day and all. Well it wasn't as simple as just selecting a 'Mom's Blog' because there are several of them listed on the BlogRoll and all are equally lovely. What jumped out at me with this particular one was the wealth of information contained within. It's jam packed with articles targeted towards families and all are tightly knit within an eye appealing design, headlined by a beautiful shot of St.

  • Blog of the Week Returns Sunday

    11 May 2012 | 3:33 pm
    As declared in my previous post, the Blog of the Week initiative will return in just 2 days. I have to say, I'm quite excited to finally be returning to this. It's an aspect of the site that I was always fond of doing each week, as it was one that helped expose me personally to a lot of great blogs. I'm glad that I finally have things reorganized around here so that I can get back at visiting and selecting, especially considering all the incredible blogs I noticed while visiting during that reorganization. I'm definitely going to have difficult times choosing the weekly…

  • What's on the Horizon

    6 May 2012 | 8:24 am
    Now that the large task of updating the lists have been taken care of, time is now available for some other clean-up items and initiatives. Here's an outlook on what's on the horizon for the NL BlogRoll.Blog of the Week ReturnsAfter a very long run of consecutive blog's selected weekly last year, a long hiatus from the Blog of the Week initiative persisted. It began with needing the time to focus on the Blogger's Choice Awards, but later it became more about timing. Well now the timing for a return is just about right, and a return we will!Beginning  next Sunday (May…

  • Numerous Newbies

    27 Apr 2012 | 4:03 pm
    As I briefly mentioned in the previous post, there has been a number of new additions to the BlogRoll recently. This has been a tremendously long time coming, which is perhaps why there are so many new additions this time around. In the several months since the last update, over 60 new blogs have been located and now listed. Most of these new additions are requests to be added (and I do so apologize for your wait!) but some are just random ones I've found in my travels. All are welcome additions of course. Each have been added to the applicable rolls found on this page and to the seperate…

  • Surprise Spring Cleaning

    26 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pm
    What started as an attempt to add newly collected blog's, ended up being a full blown spring cleaning session. This was not something that I had in mind to do, but unfortunate circumstances forced the extra work upon me. In the end though, I think what resulted from the unfortunate times was a revitalized hub, making the work all the worthwhile.It all began when I went to add newbies to the main list and the system wouldn't let me. I tried many things to rectify the situation up to and including a restart from scratch of a whole new list. It wasn't until I added about 180 blog's to that…
 
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    The BuzzBuzzHome Blog

  • Calgary housing sales rise 30.3 per cent in April

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    Oil prices are rising, people are moving to Alberta, and the housing market is heating up. With population growth topping 47 per cent between 1996 and 2011, Calgary is definitely a market to watch. Despite the dip in oil prices in 2008, which caused a slight stall in the market, it appears Cowtown is back on the up-and-up — in a big way. Nationally, home sales were 11.5 per cent in April 2012 on a year-over-year basis. In the same period in Calgary, though, the number of home sales increased to 2,720 from 2,087. That represents a staggering 30.3 per cent increase. So, hold onto your…

  • Ground is broken at Canary District, ushering in a new era for West Don Lands [PICS]

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 9:42 am
    It would be hard to find a new Toronto development that has generated as much buzz in 2012 as Canary District. Situated at Front and Cherry Streets in the West Donlands, Canary District will be a part of the 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Athletes Village. It will become Toronto’s largest urban village and if you ask us, the location couldn’t be any better. The development, a collaboration between Dundee Kilmer and Waterfront Toronto, broke ground on May 15 to much fanfare. We were there to catch all the action, which included great speeches by Bruce Kuwabara of renowned…

  • The Condo Kings’ Executive Luxury Coach turns heads and drops jaws

    buzzhomeblog
    16 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    If you’re at all familiar with Toronto’s booming condo market, you may have heard the name “The Condo Kings” around the city. But the trio of brothers have a new attention grabber that will ensure that if you haven’t heard of them before, you sure will know who they are now. The Condos Kings are a group of sales representatives that have been in the business for the past 18 years and are currently the #4 Team in Canada for Coldwell Banker. One of The Condo Kings specialties is (you guessed it) condo sales. Among their recent acquisitions is a decked out, ultra-renovated…

  • The Palatial Collection at Success Tower lives up to the hype – Part Two

    buzzhomeblog
    15 May 2012 | 6:49 pm
    We’re back with part 2 of our tour through the suites of the Palatial Collection at Success Tower. Last week Pinnacle International played tour guide while we snapped a bunch of photos of the luxe suites at the Palatial Collection. We showed off our pics from the 3 bedroom + den, 1772 square foot suite yesterday. Today we’re honing in on the 2 bedroom + den 1305 square foot suite. Enjoy the our majestic pics below… The living space. Loving the somewhat rustic flourish that the lamp adds. Those place mats are amazing! Bathrooms feature granite or marble vanity countertops and…

  • HILLCREST’s home store showcases gorgeous design and livable floor plans [PICS]

    buzzhomeblog
    15 May 2012 | 5:26 pm
    We had heard all about HILLCREST by MOSAIC’s awesome interiors, super convenient location in South Clayton, and bright blue exteriors, but had to check out the project for ourselves. We took a trip to their home store, and it turns out the town homes look as good in person as they do in pictures! Check out these images we snapped on a rare bright and sunny day. Spacious second bedrooms are the perfect size for kids– and all their toys. This cozy corner kitchen created your own private space for cooking and baking Plan F is bright and airy, making family dinners a breeze. For more…
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    Arbitrage Magazine | Business News with BITE.

  • What is HTML5?

    Admin-Katherine
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/acebal Since the original HTML was invented with the web over 20 years ago, it has gone through many updates, but its been more than a decade since the last one, and in web terms that’s pretty much forever. HTML has been a few steps behind changes on the web for quite some time. For example, when video came along, there was no way to integrate it naturally into HTML, so different companies developed their own video players to work around it. These worked OK, but they were all external plugins, meaning that you had to download them, and this was, well,…

  • Sex Determination: More Complicated Than You Thought

    Admin-Katherine
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/tedconference From something as small and complex as a chromosome to something as seemingly simple as the weather, sex determination systems vary significantly across the animal kingdom. Biologist and teacher Aaron Reedy show us the amazing differences between species when it comes to determination of gender. ARB Team Arbitrage Magazine Business News with BITE. Liked this post? Why not buy the ARB team a beer? Just click an ad or donate below (thank you!) Liked this article? Hated it? Comment below and share your opinions with other ARB readers!

  • Why Some Ads Go Viral and Others Don’t

    Admin-Katherine
    16 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    http://www.hbs.edu/research/ Thales Teixeira, Harvard Business School professor, explains what makes us want to watch — and share — certain commercials. ARB Team Arbitrage Magazine Business News with BITE. Liked this post? Why not buy the ARB team a beer? Just click an ad or donate below (thank you!) Liked this article? Hated it? Comment below and share your opinions with other ARB readers!

  • Would any of the G.I.P.S.I. countries improve their economic fate by leaving the Euro behind?

    Admin-Liana
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Exploring the Currency debate in Europe Written by Exequiel Octavio Bertaina, Vice-Managing Editor If Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain or Ireland were to abandon the Euro, their structural problems would not disappear overnight; they could actually become worse. For simplicity’s sake, Greece will be used as an example. If Greece were to leave the Euro behind, we would initially expect the new Drachma currency to devalue such as was the case in Argentina in 2001. For investors outside of Greece paying in euros or other currencies, suddenly Greek assets would look relatively inexpensive…

  • Baby Boomers, Businesses and Retirement: The importance of having an exit strategy

    Admin-Liana
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 am
    Planning is key to a Successful Future Written by Megan Harris Kelly Hubert, President of Murphy Canada Selling a business is not an easy task. Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age, and many of them are now looking to sell their businesses. The transition into retirement from entrepreneurship is not an easy one, but with the right preparation, it can be successful. Arbitrage Magazine recently spoke to Kelly Hubert, President of Murphy Business Canada, one of North America’s largest business brokerage firms, about the importance of Baby Boomers having an exit strategy when planning their…
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    Sweet & Loveable

  • You’re Invited: Victoria Day Weekend Celebrations May 19 – 21, 2012

    editor
    16 May 2012 | 2:45 am
    See spectacular fireworks celebrating Victoria Day: “A brilliant fireworks display is produced by FX Work and is choreographed to a contemporary mix of music” at Canada’s Wonderland, as shown in this video: Here are some FREE celebratory events for the upcoming Victoria Day Weekend in Ontario, Canada: Colborne Lodge Victoria Day Weekend Celebration 11 Colborne Lodge Drive (just north of the Queensway) Saturday, May 19 & Sunday, May 20 from 12 to 5 p.m. Limited free parking 416-392-6916 clodge@toronto.ca Free with General Admission Fees Celebrate the 175th anniversary of…

  • You’re Invited: STOMP Urban Dance Competition / Showcase May 27, 2012

    editor
    15 May 2012 | 1:54 pm
    This video presents “Projextz 2011 Stomp Urban Dance Competition Advanced Category Champions” held at The Sony Centre for Performing Arts: Here is a frugally, fantastic event in Toronto, Ontario, Canada: Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation & The Sony Centre for the Performing Arts Present 11th Annual STOMP Urban Dance Competition Sunday, May 27 1-6 pm Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E. (at Yonge St.) Admission: Only $5 (Tickets will sell out fast!) You're Invited: STOMP Urban Dance Competition / Showcase May 27, 2012 Here are some highlights of the…

  • Ontario Minister Responds: To Designate May 14 Each Year as ‘Children and Youth in Care Day’

    editor
    15 May 2012 | 11:34 am
    This video (duration of 42:10) talks about the Youth Leaving Care Hearings in Ontario, Canada: “Almost 17-thousand of Ontario’s 3.1 million children are in the care of Children’s Aid Societies. A youth-led group of former crown wards and foster children says the government could be doing a better job. What challenges do these young adults face while transitioning out of care?” Please read Toronto Star’s excellent article “Ontario’s Youth Leaving Care hearings call for fundamental change to child welfare system“, which: presents a Toronto Star video…

  • Seniors, You’re Invited: Harbourfront Centre’s Open House / Free Tour of Exhibitions May 15, 2012!

    editor
    14 May 2012 | 1:57 pm
    Harbourfront Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, presents the following FREE event for Seniors: Open House / Free Tour for Seniors Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:00PM The Power Plant 231 Queens Quay West FREE Please click here to view Map Please meet in The Power Plant lobby for a FREE tour of the following exhibitions that are designed specifically for seniors: Kerry Tribe: Speak, Memory and Dissenting Histories: 25 Years of The Power Plant No advance registration is required. Enjoy! You may also like: Canadian Photographer Donald Weber: A Winner at Sony World Photography Awards 2012 Getty…

  • You’re Invited: More ‘Bike to Work Day’ Events May 28, 2012!

    editor
    13 May 2012 | 4:39 pm
    This video presents “60-second Bike Tips: PEDALLING”: This is an update to my previous blog You’re Invited: Fabulous Bike Events in Toronto May 5-6,12 & 28, 2012. ACTIVATE Your Commute, Walking & Cycling Program: “Active Transportation means using human power to get from place to place. Walking, cycling, rollerblading, (even pogo stick jumping!) are all forms of active transportation. The Walk and Roll website  is a joint effort between Peel, Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon and is a great resource for all things people powered. The site features great…
 
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  • Tiffany & Co. Celebrates Mother’s Day with Sparkling Gifts

    LXRY Magazine
    10 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    With Mother’s Day fast approaching there’s a lot of pressure to find the perfect gift. Luckily, Tiffany & Co. has a selection of jewellery and accessories to honour Mother’s day in a very elegant way. Offering a wide variety of elegant pieces, Tiffany and Co. has a selection that will fit any and all of her unique and fashionable styles. Tiffany Celebration® Rings Tiffany Celebration® rings are a beautiful way to celebrate life’s most special occasions, so why not show Mom what she means to you with some extravagance. Show how much you care with a ring of round…

  • LXRY Previews: Toronto’s World MasterCard Fashion Week

    LXRY Magazine
    12 Mar 2012 | 8:05 pm
    Starting today, World MasterCard Fashion Week (FSHN WK) 2012 is happening in Toronto at David Pecaut Square now until the 16th. Major designers prep for one busy and fashionable week, showcasing their newest designs, fabrics and dressed-up models branded with each designer’s signature style. You can register for tickets at WorldMasterCardFashionWeek.com The Fashion Design Council of Canada (FDCC) has organized Wold MasterCard Fashion Week that will add an exciting and vibrant energy to Toronto this week. This event will house more than 30,000 industry professionals and lots of…

  • LXRY Visits: CIAS 2012

    LXRY Magazine
    29 Feb 2012 | 9:41 am
    The Canadian International Auto Show is a chance for car companies to showcase some of their latest and greatest vehicles, and also some concepts as well. The Auto Show was located at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, downtown Toronto and had 4 huge levels where the public can spend ample time getting press material and information. Here are some interesting things we noticed when we were at the show. Both Cadillac and Ford had really engaging floors, providing people with knowledge about their vehicles, but also entertaining the public with contests and the use of XBox Kinect. One of the…

  • The Bond Condominium

    LXRY Magazine
    15 Feb 2012 | 10:39 am
    The Bond Condominium Location: 290 Adelaide St W Toronto, ON Price: From the Mid $200,000′s The Bond Condominium is a new development by Lifetime Developments located in downtown Toronto, Ontario.  Lifetime Developments have been continue building up into the Toronto, raising the skyline with beautiful designs and great uses of architecture. The development is already in pre-construction and is on target to be completed in 2015, the project has 369 units in total and is full of nice amenities to compliment it’s already convenient downtown location. The Bond is a direct…

  • The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1

    LXRY Magazine
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:51 am
    The 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Price: $TBA The all new 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 needs some definite attention, because it’s one of the last blood lines available today from it’s strong muscle car past. This Camaro is the most powerful yet, sporting a 580 HP, 6.2-liter engine, and to top it all off, it’s a convertible! 556 lb.-ft of torque under the hood translates to a lot of power and also a lot of fun. This 2013 Camaro ZL1 is named after the engine based on the 1969 model. It sports a Tremec TR-6060 six-speed manual transmission with a dual-mass flywheel to really make going from…
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  • Ontario Embarks on More Smart Grid Research

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    16 May 2012 | 9:50 am
    The culmination of two days of innovation showcases (including more than one robot), Ontario Centres of Excellence, jointly with industry and academia partners, has announced funding support for three research projects to advance technology in data communication, energy storage, and smart distribution systems. The projects, all meant to position Ontario as a leader in smart grid development, involve industry and academic partners Energent and Wilfred Laurier University, Hydrostor and the University of Windsor, and Hydro One Networks and the University of Waterloo. In a statement yesterday,…

  • Nova Scotia Aims to be World Leader in Tidal Energy

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    16 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    The government of Nova Scotia released a surprising new energy strategy this week, focused primarily on the tidal energy sector. The Province has set out what critics are calling a very ambitious goal of providing ten per cent (300 megawatts) of the its total energy supply from tidal energy technology by 2020. According to Barbara Pike, executive director of the Maritimes Energy Association, “If you take a look at how they’re planning to proceed with it by building the research, by looking at technology development and…marketplace and supplier development, all of those are key…

  • Have You Hugged a Utilities Worker Lately?

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    14 May 2012 | 2:59 pm
    It’s National Public Works Week (next week for most provinces, this week in Ontario for some reason). The OPWA will be celebrating with a workshop this Thursday featuring some of our Top 100 projects, as well as a presentation by Deputy Minister of Infrastructure Drew Fagan about Ontario’s long-term infrastructure plan. Public works infrastructure is at the core of every community–it’s what lets cities deliver essential services. Do you keep the lights on or the water running? Take a picture in your every day work environment and you could win a year’s…

  • May 31, 2012: Transport Futures: Goods Movement & Mobility Pricing Forum

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    10 May 2012 | 2:57 pm
    www.transportfutures.ca/goods Toronto, ON 519-767-3339 info@transportfutures.ca  

  • September 12-14, 2012: The Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)

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    10 May 2012 | 2:36 pm
    Kingston, ON www.oemc.ca (613) 531-9210 oemc@eventmgt.com
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  • Why Facebook should be scared with its Revenue Strategy

    Steve @ Canadian Personal Finance
    16 May 2012 | 12:18 pm
    We all know the Facebook IPO is happening soon but some big news happened yesterday that, GM (the third largest advertiser in the US) pulled a $10 million dollar order because they figured out that Facebook ads don’t work. Companies need to realize that when you offer a free marketing tool like their Facebook pages that you do not need to advertise much to attract an audience. You can gain fans simply by offering great content or a nice promotion or coupon. GM has confirmed a report by the Wall Street Journal, claiming that the auto maker’s executives determined paid ads on…

  • Top 5 Overpaid Athletes (May 2012)

    Steve @ Canadian Personal Finance
    14 May 2012 | 3:00 pm
    I am a huge sports fan. I follow but not watch NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. I used to attend many games (I even spent $160 once for a ticket for a regular season game between Dallas and Phoenix – amazing game and it was worth it being live). One of the things I hate about professional sports is the incredible money that these athletes make. Some teams spend money because they have lots of money to spend and can afford a few losses. I look at my investing portfolio like a cheap team like the Oakland A’s in baseball (Moneyball reference). I try to buy good affordable value stocks that…

  • How much would you pay for unlimited first-class travel in Canada?

    Steve @ Canadian Personal Finance
    11 May 2012 | 1:10 pm
    I read the most interesting story today on LA Times. It is about frequent-flyers that purchased unlimited first-class travel tickets from profitable American Airlines in the 80s and 90s. They even had a perk to take a companion for a low cost as well. They basically purchased their tickets for what the company thought was a lot of money back then but the buyers have travelled so much that the company is losing too much money. Each holder was costing costing American more than $1 million a year. If Air Canada or Westjet had this I would purchase it (if it was a reasonable price) – it…

  • Introducing Canada’s new x-rated currency – $20 bill

    Steve @ Canadian Personal Finance
    10 May 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Have you heard of our new $20 bills? Focus groups say Canada’s coming new plastic $20 bill has images of a naked woman and New York’s World Trade Center towers. According to the report, several people reported seeing at least one naked character in the bill. “It’s too pornographic,” a participant in Toronto said. “What is the woman on the top holding?” Another said, “The naked women are going to offend someone.” Another image shows the World War I Vimy Memorial in France that honors thousands of Canadians who fought and died in the battle…

  • Inside the Facebook IPO – Infographics

    Steve @ Canadian Personal Finance
    7 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
    Facebook has an IPO upcoming. The Facebook IPO might have more buzz than Google and their controversial IPO which raised $1.67 billion in 2004. Facebook is expected to raise around $10 billion. I wanted to share some interesting infographics that show the impact of the Facebook IPO and some of the huge numbers behind the company built by a 28-year old CEO. From Mashable: Via: Fast Company Infographics Shows the path to the IPO from dreamgrow: What are your thoughts on the upcoming Facebook IPO? What is the potential of this company? Any revenue streams you could think of?
 
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