I’m just back from a speaking engagement at Confederation College in Thunder Bay, where among other things, I learned how important the Toronto streetcar deal with Bombardier is to that northern city. It will provide up to 4,500 badly needed jobs for at least five years. Some of those who will get a paycheque for building streetcars at the Bombardier plant in [...]
By Leah Walker — Better put down the plastic guitar. The rock ‘n roll lifestyle is so last year. A report by TD Bank Financial Group Economist Diana Petramala shows over the five years leading up to the current recession, Canadians were shopping hell bent for leather. “Households,” she notes, “bought new cars, fancy home furnishings, [...]
Summer is finally here! The kids are out of school and it’s time for many of us to take a few days off and enjoy some much needed R and R. As you have probably noticed, the summer season does have an impact on traffic. First of all, summer is known as the “construction season” [...]
Music legends or geniuses always seem to lead tumultuous lives or have tragic deaths. But, they are long remembered after they are gone. Elvis Presley, John Lennon and Mozart, and let’s not forget Richie Valens, Buddy Holly and Selena. And now, Michael Jackson, dead at 50. While he may no longer be with us, his legacy [...]
Happy Monday everyone! If you have looked outside, you’ve noticed it’s not so sunny. Not sunny at all, actually. And if you’ve ventured outside, you probably have noticed how un-hot it is. Cool. Bordering on cold. And it’s June. One can never really rely on Toronto’s weather to be consistent. Thus, the kayaking lesson scheduled for this evening that [...]
Eleven years and forty pounds later, I have decided to return to long-distance running. There is no turning back now because commercials are being broadcast on the radio station proclaiming “680’s own Paul Cook (gulp) is heading to Barbados this December to participate in Joints In Motion. Join him at the Run Barbados marathon, half marathon or 10K race.” Yep, [...]
By: John Hinnen Dec 9, 2008 We may be in an economic downturn, but it certainly looks like cruise ships will be well occupied over the Christmas holiday period. Checking online I could only find a few ships that still have space left. MSC’s Lirica has some inside and outside rooms available starting at $499 (U.S.) per [...]
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