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Explore four decades of historic TVO gems at archive.tvo.org
February 23, 2011 @ 08:00AM
Toronto – TVO is pleased to announce the launch of its new digital Public Archive, a free online resource that unlocks four decades of made-at-TVO educational programming that stands the test of time. Read the rest of this entry »
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Canada’s Largest digital media unconference draws passionate amateurs and professionals together to share and learn
February 25, 2011 @ 01:00PM
Digital media enthusiasts of all stripes are converging on the Rogers Communications Centre at Ryerson University on Saturday Feb. 26 and Sunday Feb. 27 for the fifth annual PodCamp Toronto. Last year 900 people from Toronto’s new media community attended during our two-day unconference. Organizers are confident of a good turnout with (at the time of this writing) over 1,300 people signed up to attend this year’s event. Read the rest of this entry »
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U.S. could lose business to Canada, according to new comparison of tax regimes
February 23, 2011 @ 08:00PM
Today, Prof. Jack Mintz, director of The School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary, released a paper co-authored by Duanjie Chen analyzing tax regimes of 83 developed and developing countries. In a global economy, this kind of comparison is a strong indicator of future investment, job and economic growth for those countries. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 23, 2011 @ 02:00PM
Ottawa – On Ontario Family Day families braved the bitter cold to make colourful snow angels on Parliament Hill. Each snow angel represents a child in care, or future children in care of a Children’s Aid Society in Eastern Ontario that is ‘waiting’ for a family today or may need a family tomorrow. ‘Waiting’ is not in the literally sense, but rather a notion that due to a limited number of foster families currently available, some children and youth may be with families that are challenged to meet their specific needs. Also, youth currently in group care, may not get the chance to experience family based care due to the shortage of foster homes. On any given day, we have 1,100 foster families for 3,200 children in care in Eastern Ontario. Read the rest of this entry »
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Inaugural Season to Feature Symphonic, Pop, Opera, Jazz, Broadway, Country and World Music Concerts With Renowned Artists Including Plácido Domingo, James Taylor, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, The London Symphony Orchestra, Conductors Lorin Maazel and Marvin Hamlisch, and Classical Concerts Featuring Spoken Performances by Dame Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons and James Earl Jones.
February 23, 2011 @ 10:00AM
Toronto, ON – Beginning on June 4, 2011, with Plácido Domingo in concert, and with such renowned artists as James Taylor, Diana Krall, Tony Bennett, Helen Mirren, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones and the London Symphony Orchestra to follow, the new BlackCreek Summer Music Festival will launch its inaugural season at the Rexall Centre on the grounds of York University in Toronto. The 2011 season spans 14 weeks, from June to September, and includes a wide array of programs by some of the most revered names in pop and jazz, along with rousing symphonic evenings, Broadway showstoppers, world music and iconic country artists, all performing “under the stars.” Read the rest of this entry »
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A new interactive budget calculator helps Canadians better manage their finances in 2011
February 22, 2011 @ 11:45AM
OTTAWA – An easy-to-use interactive budget calculator that does the math for you has been launched by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) to help Canadians see how much money they take home and where they’re spending it. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 18, 2011 @ 02:00PM
Toronto, ON – Social network enthusiasts are now able to connect with INTERAC by following its dedicated Twitter handle and Facebook page.
How financially savvy are you? Our new Facebook contest, which runs until March 2, tests your personal finance know-how with a fun, simple quiz. Whether you’re a financial fitness flunky or a money management maven, you could win a cash prize to help brighten your 2011 outlook. Read the rest of this entry »
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New Ability Online Website and Online Community is full of fun, helpful ideas and practical advice
February 16, 2011 @ 10:00PM
Toronto, Ontario – Every child who imagines and pursues his or her potential unbounded by his or her disability, is victorious. On February 15, 2011, over 100 people gathered at The Music Room at Hart House at the University of Toronto to celebrate abilities, possibilities and families, and the relaunch of The Ability Online website and online community, designed by Momentum. Read the rest of this entry »
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Too many tax provisions left unclaimed says Evelyn Jacks, Canada’s most trusted tax author
February 16, 2011 @ 07:00AM
Every year millions of Canadians leave real money behind—and lots of it–by failing to file tax returns to their family’s best advantage, including lucrative refundable tax credits that increase monthly income, Old Age Security, and numerous deductions that reduce taxes payable. This is money that could be used to maximize investment opportunities, says Evelyn Jacks, author or the 6th edition of Essential Tax Facts and 45 other books on the subject. Read the rest of this entry »
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WALEED ABDULHAMID KUSH (February 18) and KAE SUN (February 25) close out Music Africa’s FREE festival of Friday night concerts celebrating Black History Month.
FREE at the Gladstone Melody Bar, every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The series features some of the top African artists living and working in the city. Presented by MUSIC AFRICA & Gladstone World. Thanks to CIUT-FM 89.5 FM. Read the rest of this entry »
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“Back in about 1993, when I was 23-years-old, started experiencing muscle spasms in my leg and it would last for about a minute,” says Stephan Bevan CEO of Adventure Capitalism. “In January I met my wife, and we have been married for about 17 and a half years.”
In January 1994, Bevan experienced the muscle spasm. It was so bad he had to lie down on the ground while shoveling the snow and he felt like he was dying and it was going on for about eight months. Read the rest of this entry »
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By Gail Bergman PR
CIL Paints Offers Big Ideas for Small Spaces
February 14, 2011 – When it comes to small spaces, don’t paint yourself into a corner. Use colour to open up your surroundings to endless possibilities instead.
“Paint colour is the simplest and most economical way to make a small space appear larger,” says Alison Goldman, Marketing Communications Manager for leading Canadian paint brand CIL Paints. “When space is at a premium, every square foot counts, so a can of paint and a little imagination will go a long way in making the most of your living area.” Read the rest of this entry »
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By Gail Bergman PR
First-of-its-kind ductless air conditioner reduces some bacteria, odours and viruses
Markham, Ontario – February 10, 2011 – Here’s a really hot idea as far as cool products go. A first-of-its-kind air conditioning product is now available in Canada that improves air quality, while solving room temperature problems, significantly decreasing energy costs and reducing humidity in the home. It also acts as a heat pump to warm the house in winter. Read the rest of this entry »
The Color Complex is a Book that Discovers Some Blacks Obsession with Colour - Photo Courtesy of Stockexpert
Too many blackfolks are fools about color and hair.
-Mabel Lincloln, interviewee in Drylongso: A Self-Portrait of Black America, by John Langston Gwaltney (1)
The Color Complex mentions the references made to skin colour in Spike Lee’s movies such as School Daze and Jungle Fever. Is hair one of the factors that lures many Black men like Flipper (Wesley Snipes) in Jungle Fever to white women? Why is it that it seems like the more successful a black man is he will have a white woman as his wife or girlfriend? Do black men have more a complex about colour and hair than black women do? Is this evidenced in the fact that fewer black women marry outside of the race and MAY feel more comfortable marrying and dating men darker than they are?
By Kathy Tapley-Milton
Is Fibromyalgia a Vitamin D Deficiency Syndrome?
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men. Previously, fibromyalgia was known by other names such as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias.
Studies on vitamin D continue to show a direct association with chronic pain, poor immune function, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. These symptoms are all associated with fibromyalgia.
Jean Toomer is the Author of Cane
I came across this book for three dollars at a Lebanese restaurant in the McGill ghetto of Montreal. It was worth every penny, and proves that you can find good books for affordable prices.
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By Nadia Persaud
Benjamin Paley didn’t wear his best underwear the day he went on stage, but when he finished performing Toronto’s burlesque scene would never be the same. Read the rest of this entry »
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By: Andre Thurairatnam
After her morning run, she spends a nice relaxing day at the spa – complete with manicure, pedicure and other pampering. She fashionably exits the establishment in her brand new designer shoes and jacket, looking like a model fit for the runway. Rested, and with more confidence than ever, she finally makes her way home to a meal fit for a queen. No, it’s not her birthday, anniversary, or wedding, it’s just another Saturday for Fluffy – the family dog. Read the rest of this entry »
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An emerging star on the Toronto music scene, BLANDINE kicks off Music Africa’s FREE festival of concerts celebrating Black History Month. Friday night at the Gladstone Hotel.
The entire series is FREE at the Gladstone Melody Bar, every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m.
The concert series features some of the top African artists living and working in the city. Presented by MUSIC AFRICA & Gladstone World. Thanks to CIUT-FM 89.5 FM. Read the rest of this entry »
Sico has introduced a new colour zoning leaflet, available free of charge at retailers across Canada, that features a range of creative design and colour ideas.
Blocks of colours bring walls to life, highlight room features
Longueuil, Quebec – February 1, 2011 – Looking to freshen up your home décor? Zone in on colour.
According to leading paint brand Sico, colour zoning is coming back in a big way this year and that means more and more Canadians will be using their walls as a canvas to create original, dynamic living spaces. Read the rest of this entry »
Dulux Inspirations, a first-of-its-kind electronic handheld device, creates instant colour schemes by capturing any colour and automatically suggesting ideal corresponding hues for a room.
Point, Click and Voilà… an Instant Colour Scheme
First-of-its-Kind Electronic Paint Colour
Selection Tool Banishes Decorating Blues
January 31, 2011 – Choosing paint colours may not be as easy as a snap of the finger, but thanks to a new innovation by leading paint brand Dulux Paints, it’s now as simple as a click of a handheld device. Read the rest of this entry »
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I have started the journey of quitting smoking – this time for good.
On Sunday, I had one cigarette. That in itself is a real accomplishment for me. I have been using the aid of nicorette gum to help with cravings. I also called the Smoker’s Helpline to find out that cravings do not last forever, it is good to distract yourself and also may help to make a list of things to do and stick to it. I also found out something shocking. With the amount I was smoking at my height of addiction…I was losing 1.5 hours every day just smoking! Shocking! Wow…every day mind you. That averages our to 10.5 hours each week. That is like basically spending a one night’s good night’s rest each week simply smoking. Absolutely amazing. Not to mention how much I was spending on cigarettes which was in excise of more than $3,000.00 CDN per year. I hope that this will encourage others to quit smoking. It really is an important and vital step to make for your overall well-being.
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Dear Friends,
We are excited to invite you to a night of Kirtan (musical meditation) and ancient chants with our special guest, Badahari Dasa. He has been practicing Bhakti Yoga for four decades and will be sharing his extraordinary meditation and musical skills with us at Urbanedgeyoga on Mon, Feb 21st. You may know him from his melodious chanting during the annual InSpirit festival and this is a not to miss opportunity. Register at http://urbanedgeyoga.com/2140/kirtan-konnection-with-badahari-dasa-bhakti-yoga-concert/ Read the rest of this entry »
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More than 4,000 jobs in 10 years
January 28, 2011 @ 12:00PM
Montréal – The positive public response to Videotron’s products and services is reflected not only in the high customer satisfaction rate but also in the job market: Videotron created no fewer than 827 new jobs in 2010, driven by its entry into the mobile market and its status as Québec’s most respected telecommunications carrier. The latest wave of hiring has boosted Videotron’s workforce to more than 6,000. In all, the company has created approximately 4,200 jobs in 10 years. Read the rest of this entry »
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