Dennis Hanagan – Contrary to what some people might think no decision has been made about the future of Toronto Island airport, Ports Toronto Executive Vice-President Gene Cabral told a public meeting in late January at the Metro Toronto Convention ...
Read More »Hybrid plan favoured for Gardiner
Dennis Hanagan — At its February meeting the St. Lawrence Supper Club heard about the “hybrid” option for the Gardiner Expressway’s east end. Toronto has wrestled for some time over what to do with this section of the Gardiner. A ...
Read More »CUPE knocks Ontario panel on self-directed home care
An Ontario panel’s call for self-directed home care, increases burden on families, takes wrong-approach to changing the home-care system, claims the union. Far from fixing a disjointed and mostly private home care system that does not provide patients with adequate ...
Read More »Toronto Day of Action Against Secret Police Bill C-51
Maya Bhullar — People will be taking a stand from Victoria to Halifax, with more than 50 events across Canada confirmed for Saturday March 14, 2015 Toronto: On Saturday, March 14, people in Toronto will gather at Nathan Phillips Square ...
Read More »Monticello brand Cooked Ham recalled: Listeria threat
996660 Ontario Ltd. is recalling Monticello brand Cooked Ham, product of Italy, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not to sell or use the recalled product described ...
Read More »St. Lawrence BIA hosts discussion of neighbourhood upgrades
Dennis Hanagan — St. Lawrence Neighbourhood has opportunities to use its boulevards for more than just parking, landscape architect Brent Raymond told a February meeting of St. Lawrence residents. “Boulevards (sidewalks) are highly important for this neighbourhood. This is where ...
Read More »Linda McQuaig unloads on Harperites at dinner speech
Frank Touby — When she stepped up to the podium at HotHouse Restaurant & Bar on March 9. A slender, compassionate Linda McQuaig told an overflowing room at her St. Lawrence Dinner Club talk that Canada is in a “long ...
Read More »Ranked: Bay Street’s most painful professions
Bay Street stands as the benchmark address for Canada’s finance, banking and business backbone. But what toll do thousands of trades, transactions and deals have on C-Suite executives and the support staff working long hours to make them happen? ...
Read More »Canadarm spinoff helps heal at Sick Kids hospital
Canadarm, the robot that established Canada’s proud international reputation for robotics innovation, has inspired several generations of scientists and engineers to develop new technologies for industry, medicine, and other applications. KidsArm, a descendant of Canadarm, is the first image-guided robotic ...
Read More »Frozen February slaps a chill on Toronto/GTA home starts
Angelina Ritacco — Housing starts in the Toronto Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) trended slightly lower at 25,044 units in February compared to 25,268 in January according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The trend is a six month moving ...
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