Archive for December 4th, 2009

Today the Vancouver 2010 Organizing Committee announced the Toronto route for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, which arrives in Toronto in about two weeks, on December 17. When the Olympic Flame leaves the city on December 19, approximately 1,000 torchbearers will have carried the Torch for 48 kilometres through city streets. “We are... »

Government of Canada released the fuel consumption ratings for 2010 model year vehicles and announced this year’s winners of the most fuel-efficient vehicles sold in Canada. “Our Government congratulates all winners of the 2010 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards,” said the Honourable Lisa Raitt, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources. “Not only do these awards recognize... »

The Yuletide season is set in motion with the timely openings of the annual Christmas flower shows. From December 6, 2009 to January 10, 2010, Allan Gardens Conservatory and Centennial Park Conservatory will showcase many varieties of poinsettias, all lending a Victorian flavour for the holiday season. Admission to both conservatories is free. Donations... »

Toronto residents will be able to get their seasonal flu shots at Toronto Public Health H1N1 clinics starting tomorrow, Saturday, December 5. All eight clinics will operate daily until Sunday, December 13 and will offer both vaccines. “Immunization remains the best way to protect yourself and others against influenza,” said Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Director... »

A historic settlement has been reached between freelance writer Heather Robertson and several major Canadian media outlets in a class action lawsuit concerning e-rights for writers. Under the terms of the settlement, which was approved by the Superior Court of Ontario on August 12, 2009, the defendants have agreed to pay $11 million. The... »

Three hundred business leaders took time from the hustle and bustle of attending holiday gatherings and trying to find the perfect gift for loved ones, to reflect this morning upon the urgent need to make one other vital gift – registration of consent to be an organ and tissue donor. They were participating in... »