Status of Women Canada OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Status of Women, is leading the Canadian delegation to the 60th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW), beginning on March 14, 2016 in New York. The focus of the UNCSW this year is [Read more]
The tale of Moby Dick is one that dates back to 1851. Over the past 165 years, the story has been told numerous times in numerous different formats. This week, the tale gets another retelling in the big-budget adventure “In the Heart of the Sea”. Another classic character and his cast of [Read more]
I have received correspondence from constituents concerned about Waukesha Wisconsin’s proposal for their water problems, but I would like to raise the issue as one of importance for anyone who is concerned with the Great Lakes because it amounts to a precedence setting case that could have a [Read more]
The 2016 Academy Awards ceremony is officially in the books and it was certainly a night to remember. After years of failed nominations, Leonardo DiCaprio finally took home his first Academy Award for his leading role in “The Revenant” (available at Crossover in April). For a full list of key [Read more]
There are plenty of big names to go around this week; Julia Roberts, Nicole Kidman, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Bruce Willis and Scott Eastwood- son of the legendary Clint Eastwood- all take starring roles in the week’s impressive list of new releases. There’s also an Academy Award flavor [Read more]
Province Supporting Economic Potential of Sharing Economy Ontario is recognizing the economic potential of the sharing economy by partnering with Airbnb to launch a new pilot project. The pilot project will raise awareness about homeowners’ and consumers’ rights and responsibilities [Read more]
According to Investor Economics, one million U.S. citizens living in Canada have $30 billion invested in mutual fund industry assets. Meanwhile, TD Economics reports that over 500,000 Canadians spend significant periods of time in the United States. While the former likely know their U.S. tax [Read more]
This is one tough outdoorswomen and a product of Northern Ontario, a small town called Manitouwadge. This young woman has proved her worth as an athlete, an inspirational speaker, and a hunter whose mission it is to preserve our hunting heritage. Amanda Lynn is passionate about healthy living, and [Read more]
On 2-1-1 Day, residents are encouraged to make the right call THUNDER BAY, ON – February 11 is 2-1-1 Day across North America. To mark this day, United Way of Thunder Bay, Lakehead Social Planning Council, and 211 Ontario helpline is asking residents to make the right call (#MakeTheRightCall) [Read more]
Bond is back! Perhaps one of the better known movie franchises of all time, 007 has been going strong since 1962 when Sean Connery played the now iconic character – James Bond. A total of eight actors have played the role currently being held by Daniel Craig. We were first introduced to Craig [Read more]
FORT FRANCES, ON – Resolute FP Canada Inc., operator of a paper mill, pleaded guilty and has been fined $150,000 after a worker was burned following an explosion of wood dust. The paper mill, located at Mowatt Avenue and Sinclair Street in Fort Frances, was idled in 2014 but its bio mass [Read more]
February is generally when we start seeing a flood of Academy Award nominated films debuting on DVD and Blu-Ray. This February is no exception and it kicks off this week with Best Picture Nominee “Bridge of Spies” headlining a whopping batch of twelve new releases! Let’s get right to it with [Read more]
Originally submitted January 3, 2016 – Apologies from the Editor for the delay. “…all the patterns we build…” It is now three days past the midnight when the year of 2015 morphed into the year 2016, and here we are as if on the wheel of time again, slowly turning deeper into winter [Read more]
Originally streamed live on CBC January 31, 2016 In the vidoe below from CBC News, 10 Canadians each get 10 minutes, alone to ask Prime Minister Justin Trudeau their questions and hear his answers. The questions are varied and those asking seemed to represent a wide variety of Canadians; men and [Read more]
Throughout the 1990’s and into the early 2000’s, RL Stine’s book series “Goosebumps” was a hot commodity among teens and young adults. It was not uncommon to see bookshelves in kids rooms lined with all of the latest and hottest Goosebumps books. Although the popularity of the book series [Read more]
