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  • Early childhood diet linked to heart condition

    Researchers in Canada have observed that a child's diet at the age of three could determine its risk of heart disease as an adult. In a study, the researchers found that the effects of unhealthy eating commence at an early age, with the tell-tale signs of cholesterol noticeable in children aged between three and five, Daily Mail reported. According to the researchers, from St Michael's ...

  • Video Bank of Canada governor says economic confidence will grow

    In his first major speech as Bank of Canada governor, Stephen Poloz says the foundation is in place for economic growth, and predicts increased exports will raise confidence in the business ...

  • Canada Meeting Highlights Prince Rupert Port’s Role in Building Prosperity

    The Prince Rupert Port Authority announced that 2012 was a year of growth and prosperity for the Port of Prince Rupert and the many communities impacted by the reach of its ...

  • Annual International ITEX Convention in Orlando recognizes ITEX Toronto

    ITEX Toronto Recognized for Outstanding Performance ITEX, The Largest Business Barter Exchange in North America, Salutes the Best of the Best Toronto, Ontario – June 19, 2013 ITEX in Toronto, a leading business bartering network in Canada, has picked up 3 awards for performance, leadership and business growth. These awards were announced at the 31st Annual International ITEX Convention ...

  • First woman chair ‘important milestone’ for Mining Association of Canada

    Long-time Rio Tinto executive Zo Yujnovich, currently the CEO of the Iron Ore Company of Canada, has been elected the first female chair of the Mining Association of ...

  • Canada sends soldiers to support UN mission in Haiti

    Canada will dispatch dozens of military personnel to support the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), Defense Minister Peter MacKay announced Wednesday.MacKay said a platoon of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) will depart on Friday to operate within a Brazilian battalion in Haiti until December.The 34 CAF members come from the Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in Valcartier, ...


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Movie Review

Tropic of Cancer

After the author Ezra Pound first read Henry Miller's 1934 semi-autobiographical novel "Tropic of Cancer," he gave it to a friend and said, "Here is a dirty book worth reading." Basically, the same can be said for Joseph Strick's cinematic rendition: it is a dirty movie worth watching. For those who have not read "Tropic of Cancer," it is a rollicking, cantankerous, often moving account of the aut ... ...

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  • Dickey faces Os trying to keep Blue Jays rolling

    Will the real R.A. Dickey please stand up? The reigning National League Cy Young Award winner is 6-8 with a 4.90 ERA in his first season with the Blue Jays. Over his last four outings, the knuckleballer has alternated wins and losses. At times this season, he has appeared invincible on the mound. Other times, he has wanted to be invisible. "At the end of the year, you take out your four ...

  • Toronto school board saves music program

    Marcus Reeeb (L), Ellen Harper, Elodie Oliver, Victoria Crichton and Will Adams, members of The Toronto All Stars Steel Orchestra, practise at Rosedale Public School, Toronto June 30 2011. (Fernando Morales/The Globe and ...

  • One tree two neighbours – and a changed legal landscape

    Hilary Scharper is seen next to a tree that caused a dispute between her and her neighbours in Toronto, Ont. Friday, "This could impact 60 per cent of Toronto's trees," Ms. Scharper said. June 14, 2013. (Kevin Van Paassen/The Globe and ...

  • Linds blast leads Blue Jays to eighth straight win

    COL@TOR: Blue Jays go up 3-0 early on Lind's homer TORONTO -- The Blue Jays continued their hot streak by sweeping the Rockies on Wednesday for their eighth straight win, their longest streak since September 2008. Toronto was given a three-run lead courtesy of Adam Lind in the first, and it was all the team would need to defeat Colorado, 5-2, at Rogers Centre. Just like Tuesday's ...

  • MLB Toronto 5 Colorado 2

    Adam Lind hit a three-run homer in the first inning Wednesday and Toronto remained the hottest team in baseball with a 5-2 decision over Colorado. It was the eighth straight victory for the Blue Jays, who climbed within a game of .500 after being 10 games below the breakeven mark as recently as June 4. Lind's first-inning homer was his ninth of the season and it was enough to make a ...

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