TEDxToronto is hosting its annual conference on September 26th, 2013, for more than 900 delegates at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto. For those wishing to be immersed in the event, but not attending the conference, TEDxToronto has just ...
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PREMIER’S HIGH-PRICED HORSE RACING PANEL BILLS TAXPAYERS $500,000
Jacqui Delaney — “With 60,000 people at risk of losing their jobs in Ontario’s horse racing industry, the Premier doled out more than $500,000 for high-priced consultants,” said PC MPP Randy Pettapiece, the Ontario PC Deputy Critic for Agriculture. Pettapiece ...
Read More »Higher education? Shockingly low salaries
Canadian post-secondary students expect, on average, a starting salary of $50,668 • Males expect more than females: $52,938 versus $48,096 • Actual average earnings for university and college graduates with two years of work experience is $45,000. As the new ...
Read More »How much public money goes to private clinics in Ontario?
How much public money does the Ontario government dole out to private clinics like the Kensington Eye Institute? Getting that information and other similar information about independent (private) health facilities/clinics is proving to be a long, protracted challenge for the ...
Read More »Jane and Finch Street Party for a $14 minimum wage
Residents from the Jane and Finch community and their allies will be gathering at the corner of Jane Finch intersection on Saturday, September 14, 2013 as part of a day of action for a $14 minimum wage. What: Jane and ...
Read More »Immigration minister should go easy on LGBT immigrants from Russia
Helen Kennedy — Open letter to Chris Alexander, MP Citizenship and Immigration Canada: I would like to commend your statement, made 12 August 2013, that refugee claimants from Russia’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) community will be taken “very ...
Read More »New book offers hope to people living with rheumatoid arthritis
Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Tools for Managing Treatment, Side Effects and Pain is the ultimate guide to living well with this chronic, sometimes debilitating autoimmune disease. An accessible yet encyclopedic collection of information, Your Life with Rheumatoid Arthritis is ...
Read More »The Gadget Zone: anticipating winter with tech treats
James Careless — With the approach of yet another Canadian winter, now is the time to cheer yourself up, with some consumer tech gadgets brought to you by the Gadget Zone! Playing pool is a great way to pass a ...
Read More »Futuristic Comedy Film: REX KYRO + After Party at Maison Mercer
Futuristic Comedy Film : REX KYRO Screening at Toronto Indie Film Festival 2013 Friday the 13th at The Carlton Cinema 9:45pm. The Future is Funny. Join us for some fun filled night!!! It’s fun and crazy times with Rex Kyro, ...
Read More »Canadian Jobs Rollercoaster Rises in August: BMO Economics
– Six provinces see increases, led by Ontario and Alberta – Part-time jobs jump by nearly 42,000 – BMO survey: Canadian workforce increasingly optimistic about hiring intentions and job security TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Sept. 6, 2013) – August’s Canadian employment ...
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