A look at the 10 Gitmo detainees headed to US Nov 14, 2009
Omar Khadr, born in Toronto, who was 15 when captured after allegedly killing an American soldier during a 2002 battle in Afghanistan. He is accused of killing U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Speer of Albuquerque, N.M., with a grenade. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Three Prep Women's Basketball Standouts Commit To Attend Notre Dame Nov 14, 2009
highlights of her NEDA career included: game-high 25 points in 2009 game vs. the Toronto Stealth of the semi-pro Women's Blue Chip Basketball League (WBCBL); 18 points in 2009 exhibition vs. Genesee Community College (N.Y.); 19 points in 2009 game vs. Oak Hill Academy (Va ... Personal Data: Born Nov. 22, 1992, in Toronto, Ontario. (Und.com)
How to Manage Your Finances as a Fr... Nov 14, 2009
Based in Toronto, Amanda Mills specializes in working with people in the arts. After managing a theatre company in the 1980s, she began Artbooks, a financial management company devoted to people in the arts, and Loose Change, a financial therapy practice where people discuss and overcome their anxieties about money. (Suite101.com)
My Expericence With Delta Nov 13, 2009
I went to Toronto Person air port and present the Doctors note and also my wife credit card so we can get our money back ( I spoke to the supervisor called Jonathan) and he help to re-schedule me for July 23rd as my wife had got sick that she can not travel anymore ... I demand to speak to supervisor instant and I told her it took me one hour to travel from Hamilton to Toronto and she figure out my plight and contact delta office in Toronto Pearson Air Port right away and behold he got in touch... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Capital District Visit Includes Games vs. RPI, Union Nov 13, 2009
A third-period goal by sophomore defenseman Heather Grant (Toronto, Ont. combined with 19 saves from Snikeris, gave Yale a 1-1 tie when the two teams met later in the year at Ingalls Rink. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Vibrant images welcome international visitors to Toronto Pearson International Airport Nov 13, 2009
TORONTO, Nov. 13 /CNW/ - It's never too early to make a great first impression ... " The Welcome to Canada program is an unprecedented partnership between the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC), the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and provincial tourism marketing organizations. The activation at Toronto Pearson International Airport was completed in partnership with the Ontario government and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA). "This innovative partnership is a creative and... (Canada Newswire)
Seven types of recession-era employees Nov 13, 2009
TORONTO: How has the global downturn affected employees' psyche. In an interesting categorisation of employees' behaviour in these recessionary times, Canada's world-famous Queen's School of Business at Kingston near here has clubbed them into seven groups. (India Times)
Big shoes to fill Nov 12, 2009
Jamal Crawford should realize whether he s in NY, Toronto, or the A Town he s on a stage. Yep all eyes are on you ATL Hawks. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Schmidt, Zaun file for free agency Nov 12, 2009
Zaun is a veteran of 15 major league seasons, having played for Baltimore, Florida, Texas, Kansas City, Houston, Colorado and Toronto, in addition to the Rays. In 1,204 career games, Zaun owns a. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Not your ordinary vacation Nov 12, 2009
-based travel firm Off the Beaten Path; Bruce Poon Tip, chief executive of Toronto-based travel company G.A.P. Adventures; and William Altaffer, founder and owner of Expedition Photo Travel in ... "Social media, Facebook, cell phones [it] means you're connected all the time, and people want to get away to somewhere remote," says Poon Tip, chief executive of G.A.P. Adventures, a travel company based in Toronto. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Allon Therapeutics Releases Third Quarter Operating Results Nov 11, 2009
The Company is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "NPC" (Neuro Protection Company(TM)) and based in Vancouver. For additional information please visit the Company's website: www. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Swell time to go slow brings back the soul Nov 11, 2009
Speaking from Toronto, Hansard says: ''The native Americans say that when you travel at great speed it is important to sit down and let your soul catch up. What happened to me was tough. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Multiple-entry visa gave Headley a free run Nov 10, 2009
Rana is the owner of several businesses, including First World Immigration Services, which has offices on Devon Avenue in Chicago and New York and Toronto. Headley, a US citizen who changed his name from Dawood Gilani in 2006 and initially resided in Chicago, was arrested on October 3 by the Chicago FBIs Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) at OHare International Airport before he boarded a flight to Philadelphia, intending to travel on to Pakistan. (India Times, India)
Jane Yolen Books for Younger Kids Nov 10, 2009
Toronto: Key Porter Kids/Key Porter Books Limited ... Toronto: Key Porter Kids/Key Porter Books Limited. (Suite101.com)
Stars planning special night for Brett Hull Nov 8, 2009
So with Hull being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame with the Class of 2009 on Monday night in Toronto, the Stars have decided to recognize the achievement Nov. 25 before a game against the St. Louis Blues at American Airlines Center ... Modano and Brenden Morrow are expected to travel to Toronto on Monday to attend Hull's induction, where he will have a large group of friends and family. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Swimming & Diving Impressive In Sweep Over Maine Nov 8, 2009
On the women's side, freshmen (Toronto, Ontario) and (Dover Plains, N.Y.) each won two events on Saturday. Both squads picked up key points early as they finished first and second in the 200-yard medley relay. (Goseawolves.org)
"The September Issue" Nov 8, 2009
It opens Sept. 18 in Los Angeles; Sept. 25 in New Orleans, San Diego and San Francisco; Oct. 1 in Toronto; Oct. 2 in Chicago; Oct. 9 in Philadelphia, Portland, Ore. and Austin, Texas; Oct. 16 in Coral Gables, Fla. (Salon)
Air Canada reports 2009 third quarter results Nov 6, 2009
Playing to these strengths, combined with a fully refurbished modern fleet and industry leading product, we are beginning to see encouraging results in our ability to capture increased flow traffic through our Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal hubs that have recently been refurbished to provide simplified transit facilities for connecting customers. "Our third priority, and one I am personally leading, is a culture change within Air Canada. This is one of the greatest hurdles for a large and... (Canada Newswire)
Unique Gifts to Bring Home From Eas... Nov 6, 2009
Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Niagara Falls are all popular places to visit. Look for gifts based on the following ideas. (Suite101.com)
Rwandans to see genocide on big screen Nov 6, 2009
The premiere took place in September 2005 at the Toronto International Film Festival and the film has since been shown at other festivals, including London, late last year. A British film criticised for distressing survivors of the Rwandan genocide will have its world premiere in Kigali tonight. (Yahoo News -- Rwanda)
S. Ontario welcomes Prince Charles Nov 6, 2009
He returned to Toronto via a four-military helicopter aerial motorcade. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arrived in Toronto Wednesday afternoon and are staying in the city through mid-day Friday before flying to Victoria and Vancouver, British Columbia. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Rare Buddhist relics visit Medford's Kurukulla Center Nov 6, 2009
Two weeks ago, in Toronto, I saw someone come in with a walker and leave without it. Most of time, though, something shifts inside people. (Medford Transcript, MA)
India goes bullish on gold, sees a dim dollar future: Forbes Nov 6, 2009
Reached by Forbes in Toronto, Canadian venture capitalist and mining entrepreneur Frank Giustra, who has been since 2002 recommending investors diversify out of dollars and hedge their portfolios with at least 15 per cent in gold, opined: "No one wants US dollars, and this is one way central banks can diversify out.". Read business stories in. (India Times)
The Churchill Corporation Reports Third Quarter Financial Results Nov 5, 2009
(TSX: CUQ) Third Quarter 2009 & YTD Financial Results ------------------------------------------ - Third quarter 2009 net earnings including the earnings from discontinued operations were $15. 86 per share) compared to $11. (Canada Newswire)
Warren helps start DREAMs Massachusetts office Nov 5, 2009
The job would have called for Warren to move to Toronto and allowed him the freedom to travel the globe from British Columbia to sub-Saharan Africa, to Kuwait and Asia and many points in between, he said. As appealing as that job was, and although Warren said he initially accepted it, he ended up in Bennington, where he found himself helping to launch DREAM s first satellite office in that town last fall. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Alberta govt. official fired in Flames' swine flu flap Nov 5, 2009
Other sports teams in Canada, including the and the NBA's Toronto Raptors have said they did not seek or get preferential H1N1 vaccines for their players. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What type of country the U.S. is Nov 4, 2009
I'm traveling still today, but I wanted to note that was referenced in a book I'm reading: the Op-Ed is by Nikolai Lanine, published in The Toronto Globe and Mail in November, 2006. Lanine was drafted into the Russian Army at the age of 18 and spent several years as part of the Russian occupying force in Afghanistan. (Salon)
Constellation Software Inc. Completes Acquisition of Public Transit Solutions Segment from Continental AG Nov 3, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Constellation Software Inc. ("Constellation") (TSX: - ) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Trapeze Software Inc. ("Trapeze") has completed the acquisition of the Public Transit Solutions business of Continental Automotive AG ("Continental") ... Constellation's common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "CSU". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Colonials take the court Nov 3, 2009
Dwayne Smith, a Toronto native, drew laughs when he told the crowd that he likes to play basketball and Lasan Kromah called himself "the shooter.". The sixth newcomer, injured center Daymon Warren, came late to the event from class. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Ridley Inc. Reports Financial Results for Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Nov 3, 2009
On December 11, 2008 the Company received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") to initiate a normal course issuer bid for the Company's shares through the facilities of the TSX. The share repurchases program permits the Company to purchase for cancellation up to 692,965 of its common shares over the twelve month period ending December 14, 2009 ... Ridley's common shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: RCL) ... On December 11, 2008 the Company received... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Bulldogs Host Alberta Monday For Lone Exhibition Contest Nov 2, 2009
Stepping into the head coach role is Toronto native Greg Francis, who also serves as Canada's junior team coach. Prior to his coaching career, Francis played five seasons in the NCAA with the Fairfield University Stags in Connecticut, where he still owns a career record for most three-pointers made (230) in a single season and is fifth in all-time school scoring. (Gozags.com)
Bears Post 6-1 Exhibition Victory over Ontario Institute of Technology Nov 1, 2009
Junior Harry Zolnierczyk (Toronto, ONT) increased Brown's lead to 3-0 at 7:32 of the second, scoring on a power-play. Sophomore Jack Maclellan (Calgary, ALB) sent the puck up to Russell on the right point. (Brownbears.com)
Domestic mkt leads revival in fashion Nov 1, 2009
Similarly, Wendy Dias, partner and senior vice president of Indiva, a store offering Indian fashion labels in Toronto, has trimmed her budget by 50% for Spring Summer. "We are still down 30-40% from a retail perspective and I need to clear up my old inventory. I foresee a full growth cycle only over the next 10-12 months. The good thing is that designers have been sensitive to the recession. They have priced accordingly to allow buyers more latitude in picking up collections.". (India Times)
NASA probe hits moon's south pole looking for water Nov 1, 2009
(This would affect not only commercial flights arriving in the United States but those merely overflying U.S. territory -- an Air Canada plane, say, between Toronto and the Caribbean. This data may include, among other things, a flier's union affiliations, reading preferences and -- look it up yourself if you don't believe me -- sexual habits. (Salon)
Ask the pilot Nov 1, 2009
AP Photo/David Duprey Unidentified passengers wait in a holding area after the Air France Airbus A340 plane they were passengers on slid off the runway and crashed at Toronto Pearson International Airport in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2005 ... In Toronto in 2005, , careened into a gulch and was consumed by fire. (Salon)
Jenkins: On the NBA Nov 1, 2009
Chris Bosh seems rejuvenated in Toronto, a city filled with exotic international flavor and matching that mood on the floor: Andrea Bargnani, Jose Calderon, Rasho Nesterovic, Hedo Turkoglu and Marco Belinelli (who just had his contract extended through next season). They were a delight to watch as they beat Cleveland in their home opener. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Ford to close Canada plant in 2011 Oct 31, 2009
Ford for its part made new production and investment commitments in several manufacturing locations in Canada, including production of "at least two new-generation vehicles in the next product cycle" at its Oakville plant outside Toronto. "This footprint commitment was an important achievement for the union," Lewenza said. (India Times)
Batting around with David Huff Oct 31, 2009
The only time I've been out of the country was this year, when we went to Toronto. So I've got a lot of ground to cover. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Student-Athlete of the Week - Matt Hughes Oct 30, 2009
" - Superbad Favorite professional team: Toronto Maple Leafs (they're winning the cup this year) Favorite sports writer or announcer: Don Cherry Person you'd most like to meet: Han Solo Words that describes you best are: Awesome Best advice you've gotten about sports: "It means everything and it means nothing. " What people should know about you but probably don't: I'm also a UFC fighter If you could have dinner with three people (current, historical or fictional), who would it be: Isabel Lucas,... (Uoflsports.com)
Cross country hoping to finish ahead of rival Providence in Big East championship Oct 30, 2009
Toronto here SU comes. Do they have bubble-bursters in football. (Daily Orange, NY)
Olympic Flame on its way to Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Oct 30, 2009
In the presence of President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias, the Governor General of Canada Michaelle Jean, Greek minister of Culture Pavlos Geroulanos and other officials, Niki Georgiadou, a Greek figure skating champion who is a student at Toronto, entered the Stadium as the last torchbearer on Greek soil. Greek actress Maria Nafpliotou, playing the role of high priestess, lights a torch during a handover ceremony in Athens at Panathenian stadium in Athens October 29,2009. (Xinhuanet, China)
Louisville Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Oct 30, 2009
Louisville will play Michigan on Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Dunedin Stadium, spring training home for the Toronto Blue Jays, in the only night game on the opening day of the event, which will feature 10 games each day matching up teams from the Big Ten and BIG EAST.. Following the opener, the Cardinals will face Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m. ET at Jack Russell Stadium, the longtime spring headquarters for the Philadelphia Phillies, while Louisville's finale will be against... (Uoflsports.com)
Repairing Injured Lungs May Boost Organ Donations Oct 30, 2009
Successful transplants require healthy lungs, but more than 80 percent of donor lungs are highly inflamed and only mildly functional, which means many of them are rejected by surgeons, according to researchers with the University Health Network in Toronto. The investigators found that infusion with the regulatory gene IL-10 before transplant can heal damaged donor lungs. (MEDLINEplus)
Raptors overcome LeBron's triple-double, send Cavs to 0-2 start Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - Andrea Bargnani scored a game-high 28 points and Chris Bosh contributed 21 points and 16 rebounds, as the Toronto Raptors began their season with a 101-91 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers ... Marco Belinelli came off the bench and scored 10 for Toronto, helping snap a five-game losing streak to the defending Central Division champs ... The visitors pulled even several minutes later, but Toronto scored the final five of the frame with Turkoglu's layup making it 78-71. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Thunder give G Sefolosha multi-Year extension Oct 29, 2009
(Sports Network) - LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers will try and right the ship after a disappointing opening night loss to Boston when they travel north of the border to face the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre ... A great shooting club, Toronto showed little toughness on the boards and needed to upgrade significantly at the defensive end ... Toronto needed toughness and it picked up a little by dealing the sharp- shooting Jason Kapono to Philadelphia for Reggie Evans but Evans, a... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Elesh gets his revenge on Rakhi Oct 29, 2009
The man is deeply hurt and angered by Rakhis attempts to malign his image with her accusations of his financial instability and his plans to relocate to Toronto post-marriage with her ... To begin with, Elesh is amused that Rakhi did not want to stay in his hometown, Toronto after marrying him ... He elaborates, Honestly, I never told her to settle in Toronto. (India Times, India)
Ill. man in alleged terror plot to appear in court Oct 29, 2009
While in Denmark, Headley asked Rana to watch for a follow-up e-mail from an advertising representative from the paper and to ask First World's Toronto and New York offices to "remember" him in case the newspaper called, prosecutors said. They said Rana corresponded with a newspaper representative and posed as Headley. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Hiker killed by coyotes in Canadian national park Oct 29, 2009
By Rob Gillies, Associated Press Writer TORONTO Two coyotes attacked a Canadian woman while she was hiking alone in a national park in eastern Canada, and authorities said she died Wednesday of her injuries. The victim was identified as Taylor Mitchell, 19, a singer-songwriter from Toronto. (USA Today -- Travel)
Medipattern Reports Results for Fiscal 2009 Oct 29, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 28, 2009). Related Quotes. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cost of holiday flights soars on lighter load Oct 29, 2009
Twenty-two carriers provide nonstop service to 39 destinations (including Montreal, Toronto and Dusseldorf) at Southwest Florida International Airport. SOURCE: Lee County Port Authority, flylcpa. (The News-Press -- Business)
Rogers's Adjusted Profit Beats Analysts' Estimates on Revenue From iPhones Oct 28, 2009
fell to C$485 million ($455 million), or 79 cents a share, from C$495 million, or 78 cents, a year earlier, Toronto-based Rogers said today in a statement ... Those deals threaten Rogers most valuable source of revenue, said , an analyst with Genuity Capital Markets in Toronto ... 46 at 4:10 p.m. in Toronto Stock Exchange trading. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Inside the Dugout Oct 28, 2009
InsidetheDugout wrote on Aug 15, 2009 7:43 PM:" That was close.The Toronto Blue Jays have made it official, signing top pick Chad Jenkins, a pitcher, from this year's MLB draft. With the deadline looming to get drafted players signed before Monday night at midnight, Jenkins got under contract just in time. For the rest of their high-round draft picks, this from milb.com:"As the deadline to sign Draft picks looms, the Blue Jays have inked 30 of their 51 selections. Following Jenkins, Toronto... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Sacred Heart Opens Atlantic Hockey Slate With 5-3 Victory Over AIC Oct 28, 2009
The Pioneers would hold of AIC and added a short-handed empty net goal late on the stick of (Toronto, ON) to seal the 5-3 victory. Sacred Heart outshot AIC 46-34 overall while both teams went 1-6 with the man advantage. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
FBI busts LeT plot to use US man for attacks in India Oct 28, 2009
This case is a reminder that the threat posed by international terrorist organizations is global in nature and requires constant vigilance at home and abroad," said David Kris, Assistant Attorney General for National Security. But there was no word about whether the US authorities would persuade Pakistanis to turn over or extradite the suspects, much less prosecute them in Pakistan. The latest terror plot, one of dozens involving Pakistanis or Pakistani-origin suspects across the world, is bound... (India Times, India)
17th-Ranked Crusaders Travel To Fordham On Saturday Oct 27, 2009
and freshman tailback Eddie Houghton (Toronto, Ontario) have both played well in the opening seven games of the season. Bellomo ranks second on the team in rushing with 283 yards and four touchdowns on 59 carries, in addition to catching 27 passes for 204 yards. (Patriotleague.com)
Eric undressed Oct 25, 2009
But for his latest film, The Time Traveller s Wife, Bana repeatedly had to strip down on the chilly Toronto set while his beautiful co-star Rachel McAdams and other cast and crew stayed clothed. The nude scenes never felt magical. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pam Anderson launches anti-seal hunt campaign Oct 25, 2009
TORONTO (AP) Former star wants to save the seals from the annual hunt on Canada's East Coast. The Canadian-born actress has joined other celebrities who are taking part in a new ad campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (USA Today -- Life)
* Baywatch star launches baby seal campaign Oct 25, 2009
C.J. SPEAKS: Pamela Anderson said it was time to end Canadas shameful slaughter of seals, but the countrys fisheries minister said celebrities would not dictate policy AP, TORONTO, CANADA Sunday, Oct 25, 2009, Page 7. Pamela Anderson poses with a person dressed as a seal as part of PETAs protest of the Canadian seal hunt on Friday in Toronto, Canada. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Revs Travel To Columbus With Season On Line Oct 25, 2009
If it wins and Colorado wins, New England must hope that Toronto does not also win unless. If the Revs win and Colorado loses or ties, the only way New England will not qualify is if Dallas and Toronto win. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Yzerman among promising future GMs Oct 23, 2009
When Nieuwendyk was hired in Dallas, Toronto GM said in addition to having the skill necessary to be a GM, Nieuwendyk also has the presence or aura of a GM. "He looks good on camera," Burke said. The same is true of Francis. (USA Today -- Sports)
Microsoft launches Windows 7, India launch today Oct 22, 2009
"I have to say I'm chomping at the bit," Ballmer told an audience of Microsoft customers and partners in Toronto on Wednesday, adding that he is ready to make sales calls himself on Windows 7. Sales won't immediately impact the bottom line of Microsoft, which is expected to post a lower quarterly profit on Friday. (India Times, India)
Trelawney Engages Pro-Edge Consultants for Investor Relations Oct 22, 2009
TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Oct. 21, 2009) - Trelawney Mining and Exploration Inc. (the "Company") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Pro-Edge Consultants Inc. ("Pro-Edge") of Toronto, Ontario to provide investor relations services to the Company. Fred Cowans a principal of Pro-Edge and managing partner is experienced in providing shareholder communication services for junior mining companies having worked in the financial and brokerage industries for over 35 years. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
DVDs you should have seen -- but didn't Oct 22, 2009
Directors Ethan Coen, left, and Joel Coen at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009. So you want to hear a story. (Salon)
Man in Ohio terror case says he was framed Oct 21, 2009
Zakaria Amara is the fourth member of the so-called "Toronto 18," to plead guilty since the since 2006 when the group was arrested and accused of planning to detonate truck bombs outside Toronto's Stock Exchange, a building housing Canada's spy agency and a military base. Amara, 24, faces a life sentence. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Checkpoint friendly Oct 20, 2009
The program has 16 border crossing locations, including eight at major Canadian airports such as Toronto Pearson International Airport and Vancouver International. Don't miss these Travel stories from msnbc. (MSNBC -- Travel)
