Ontario

Canadian reporter defends accused brother

OTTAWA, Nov. 23 (UPI) -- The brother of a Canadian man jailed in Chicago for alleged involvement in a plot to attack a Danish newspaper says Tahawwur Hussain Rana is innocent. Abbas Rana, a political reporter for the Ottawa...

powered by

N.Y. sentencing of Canadian insider trader delayed

NEW YORK (Reuters) - A Canadian attorney behind what U.S. prosecutors describe as the largest insider trading scheme in Canadian history was denied entry to the United States and could not be sentenced on Monday.

powered by

Toronto Marlies centre Alex Foster named American Hockey League player of week

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - Toronto Marlies centre Alex Foster was named American Hockey League player of the week Monday. Foster recorded six points (five goals, one assist) in three games last week. Foster, who missed more than a...

powered by

Time of day matters to thirsty trees, U of T researcher discovers

EUREKALERT Contact: Eleni Kanavas ekanavas@utsc.utoronto.ca TORONTO, November 23, 2009 - The time of day matters to forest trees dealing with drought, according to a new paper produced by a research team led by Professor...

powered by

Local toy drive aims to help Santa Christmas morning

The CP24/CHUM Christmas Wish 2009 toy drive is in full swing, hoping to help local children who may otherwise not have anything under the tree from Santa this year in the Toronto area. This year marks that 43rd season for the...

powered by

'Exchange bandit' sentenced to six years

Bay Street financier robbed a series of banks during his lunch hour Kevin John Pinto, seen in a courtroom sketch on Sept. 16, 2009, would ask about the American exchange rate before demanding money from bank tellers. ALEX...

powered by

Edentity and Delvinia Launch Agility Managed Site for the Canadian Opera Company

November 23, 2009 - TORONTO, ON - Edentity Web Systems and Delvinia Interactive announced today the launch of the new Agility-managed site for the Canadian Opera Company. Lead by the strategic and c...

powered by

Startup Drinks in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa and Waterloo

While Canadian high-tech entrepreneurs continue to find it challenging to attract capital, the community has maintained its enthusiasm and willingness to support each other. Along with events such as DemoCamp and Third Tuesday,...

powered by

Corel says takeover needed to prevent collapse

OTTAWA (AP) - Corel Corp., the maker of WordPerfect and other software, on Monday justified an offer to take the company private, saying that complete ownership is necessary to inject capital quickly and avert a default on its...

powered by

12 Canadians awarded Medal of Bravery

The medal, which has been awarded annually since 1972, "recognizes acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances." Bryant Wood, a 17-year veteran of the Port Hope, Ont., Police, will also receive a Star of Courage, which...

powered by
1 2 3 4 5 next »