A movie only a Canadian could make Oct 21, 2008
I'm fascinated by the period, says Bezmozgis, who is making the film with his producing friends, Judy Holm and Michael McNamara of Toronto's Markham Street Films. Plus, I think most teenage films don't do teenagers justice. (Globe and Mail)
John McCallum to be Liberal interim leader: CTV Oct 19, 2008
McCallum was first elected in Markham riding just above northeast Toronto in 2000. He has won re-election in the redistributed Markham-Unionville riding three times since. (CTV.ca)
24: Simbhudas challenging to be the nation's best Oct 7, 2008
Simbhudas returned home to Markham, Ontario, Canada, for two weeks after classes let out in the spring and returned to Iowa City to assist with a gymnastics camp that was cancelled because of flooding. She then enrolled in a summer class and volunteered with the UI event management staff before returning to Canada. (Hawkeyesports.com)
Apartment Residents Reeling After Fire Oct 4, 2008
by Jen Markham Todd Krupa Published Oct 03, 2008. 28 people have been left without a place to live after a fire partially destroyed an apartment complex in Greece. (R News)
Top 100 Courses Outside the U.S. Oct 3, 2008
Angus Glen G.C. (South) Markham, Canada 79. Lynx at Kingswood Park Fredericton, Canada 80. (ESPN -- Golf)
On the Trail: Special Debate Edition Oct 3, 2008
10:14 p.m. - Question from Markham, Ont. on the need to get tough on crime. (The Gazette (Montreal))
Nightingale Ranks First on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 List of Fastest-growing Technology Companies for 2008 Sep 25, 2008
MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 25 /CNW/ - Nightingale Informatix Corporation ("Nightingale" or the "Company") (TSX-V: NGH), an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services, today announced that it is ranked first among the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, a ranking of the 50 fastest-growing technology companies in Canada, based on the percentage of revenue growth over five-years. "We are thrilled to be named the top technology growth company in Canada... (Canada Newswire)
Bellwether sector feels economic pinch Sep 25, 2008
" Although growth isn't as dramatic as in years past - last year Waterloo, Ont.-based Sandvine Inc. led the way with a 42,120-per-cent growth rate - this year's top spot went to Nightingale Informatix Corp., a health-care service and software company based in Markham, Ont., which posted a 23,708-per-cent revenue growth rate over five years. Sandvine dropped to No. 7 this year, with a growth rate of 3,510 per cent. Its slump is due, in part, to the way its deep-packet inspection technology was... (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
American Express Canada Makes Aggressive Push into the Small Business Market Sep 24, 2008
" Central to the Company's increased focus on development and marketing of new products and services to the small business market, the American Express Business Gold Rewards Card is a Charge Card specifically built to fulfill the unique needs and demands of small business owners. The new American Express Business Gold Rewards Card gives business owners the choice of earning rewards points they can use to transfer instantly to the Aeroplan program, or book virtually any trip with American Express... (Canada Newswire)
China's tainted-milk scandal triggers second recall Sep 24, 2008
This is a wakeup call for a lot of us, said Rattana Sum, vice-president of Thai Indochine Trading Inc. of Markham, Ont. the Canadian importer of the product. (Globe and Mail)
Imported instant coffees recalled over melamine Sep 23, 2008
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is advising people not to consume three imported instant coffee products because they may contain melamine. The three affected Mr. Brown 3-in-1 products are. (CBC.ca)
Johnson in a slower lane now Sep 23, 2008
Once a young man who enjoyed partying and the late-night lifestyle, Johnson now lives in middle-class domesticity in Markham, Ont. Related Articles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Tales from the week: ‘Some stressful dreams' Sep 20, 2008
Steven Conville, a vice-president and associate portfolio manager at Blackmont Capital Inc. in Markham, Ont. said he has spent the past few weeks reassuring clients that their portfolios will be secure in the long run. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Weighing the merits of the four-day week Sep 20, 2008
LSM Insurance in Markham, Ont. also offers condensed workweeks to its four staff and 25 brokers. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Hackers claim theresa black hole in Sep 14, 2008
charles, markham, canada. This fear mongering is ridiculous. (Times Online)
Four suspects arrested after kidnap victim found Sep 13, 2008
Appearing for a bail hearing yesterday were Guramrit Sidhu of Mississauga; Tarinder Saggi of Markham; and Manpreet Padda and Balbir Thind, both of Brampton. A warrant was issued late last night for the arrest of a fifth suspect, Gurmit Grewal, 43, of Brampton. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Kidnap victim recovering from trauma Sep 12, 2008
Appearing for a bail hearing Thursday were: Guramrit Sidhu from Mississauga; Tarinder Saggi from Markham; and Manpreet Padda and Balbir Thind, both from Brampton. Still unclear was whether the victim escaped his captors or was set free. (Globe and Mail)
Sears Canada helps Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada provide kids with a safe and positive alternative to the streets through After-School Grants Sep 9, 2008
27 Clubs across Canada to each receive $10,000 for after-school programs and activities MARKHAM, ON, Sept. 9 /CNW/ - Sears Canada will contribute $277,700 to Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada for the 2008-09 school year as part of its Sears After-School Enhancement Grants program. Twenty-seven Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada will each receive $10,000 that will enable them to provide a safe, fun and enriching after-school alternative to the streets for thousands of local children and youth. (Canada Newswire)
'We have no clue' Sep 9, 2008
where Heaven on Earth was shot, "or [other Toronto suburbs] Mississauga or Scarborough or Markham. Are they living in downtown Toronto? Are they a part of the Toronto International Film Festival? Not at all," she says. "What do we know of them? What do we know of their isolation? What do we know about women who will not ring up 911 because they are petrified that nobody will understand their language? "It's not about immigrant families. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Melting ice shelves not affecting High Arctic hamlet: resident Sep 5, 2008
The entire Markham ice shelf broke away in early August, while large sections of the Serson and Ward Hunt ice shelves have also been lost. But Grise Fiord resident Larry Audlalak told CBC News that those dramatic changes have not been evident on the southern tip of Ellesmere Island, where the Nunavut community is located. (CBC.ca)
The Arctic's "New Reality": Another Ice Shelf Collapses Sep 5, 2008
This time it was the Markham Ice Shelf, previously located along the northern coast of Ellesmere Island, which was an important habitat for ice-loving microbial life at the base of the Arctic food chain ... At 19-square miles, about the size of Manhattan, the Markham ice chunk sounds big, but it's a relative piker in the scheme of ice shelf calvings ... Mueller said the situation for Markham's neighboring ice shelves as increasingly dire. (Wired News)
Shrinking Arctic Ocean sea ice signals climate change Sep 5, 2008
On Tuesday, Dr. Mueller and his colleagues reported that in early August, the 19-square-mile Markham Ice Shelf broke free of its moorings on the northern coast of Ellesmere Island. Its now an ice island nearly the size of Manhattan floating freely in the Arctic Ocean. (Christian Science Monitor)
Huge ice sheet breaks loose Sep 4, 2008
That shelf has lost about eight square miles and the Serson shelf 47 square miles as the Markham Ice Shelf has separated and gone adrift ... Derek Mueller, an Arctic ice shelf specialist at Trent University in Ontario, told The Associated Press that the 4,500-year-old Markham Ice Shelf separated in early August and the 19-square-mile shelf is now adrift in the Arctic Ocean ... "The Markham Ice Shelf was a big surprise because it suddenly disappeared. We went under cloud for a bit during our... (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Major ice-shelf loss for Canada Sep 4, 2008
One of them, the 50 sq km (20 sq miles) Markham shelf, has completely broken off to become floating sea-ice ... Satellite images show the loss of the Markham Ice Shelf over the last year ... As well as the complete breakaway of the Markham, the Serson shelf lost two sections totalling an estimated 122 sq km (47 sq miles), and the break-up of the Ward Hunt has continued. (BBC News -- Americas)
Arctic ice shelf splits; ice loss 10x expected this summer Sep 4, 2008
Including the Markham loss, Ellesmere Island has now lost 10 times more shelf ice this summer than scientists predicted on July 30 ... The Markham split is the latest loss, leaving Ellesmere with only around 800 square kilometers of shelf ice. (Ars Technica)
Large Arctic ice shelf breaks away, now adrift in Arctic Ocean Sep 4, 2008
The 50-square-kilometre Markham Ice Shelf broke away in early August, researchers say, and two large sections representing 60 per cent of the Serson Ice Shelf have also become detached. That means some 214-square-kilometres of Arctic ice shelves have been lost this summer, or about a quarter of what was left. (Globe and Mail)
Big Chunk Of Arctic Ice Shelf Breaks Off Sep 4, 2008
Derek Mueller, an ice shelf specialist at Trent University in Ontario, says the Markham Ice Shelf, which is 4,500 years old, separated in early August, and that the 19-square-mile piece is now adrift in the Arctic Ocean. Mueller said another ice shelf lost two large sections, and that a third one continues to break up. (KWTX.com, TX)
Arctic Melting Shows Global Warming Serious - Expert Sep 4, 2008
The Markham Ice Shelf split away from Ellesmere Island in early August. Two large chunks totaling 47 square miles have broken off the nearby Serson Ice Shelf, reducing it in size by 60 percent. (Planet Ark, United States)
Solid condominium performance bolstered by affordability in the first half of 2008, says RE/MAX Sep 3, 2008
" While sales of single-detached homes softened, 95 per cent (60 out of 63) of communities examined experienced an increase in the average price in the first half of 2008. Of the 63 districts reporting, 22 per cent (14) reported a moderate double-digit increase in price. Three of the top five districts that saw significant upward momentum were located outside of the central core, while two were solid blue-chip neighbourhoods in the East and West Ends. Leading the charge was Mississauga's Lorne... (Canada Newswire)
Huge sections of northern ice shelf lost, researchers report Sep 3, 2008
The 50-square-kilometre Markham shelf, located on the northern coast of Ellesmere Island, is now floating free in the Arctic ocean along with a larger portion of the Serson shelf. Meanwhile, remnants of the Ward Hunt ice shelf, which attracted international publicity when it collapsed in July, continue to float away from the Ellesmere shore. (Globe and Mail)
Massive Canada Arctic ice shelf breaks away Sep 3, 2008
They said the Markham Ice Shelf, one of just five remaining ice shelves in the Canadian Arctic, split away from Ellesmere Island in early August. They also said two large chunks totaling 47 square miles had broken off the nearby Serson Ice Shelf, reducing it in size by 60 percent. (Reuters)
This Day in Canadian History: Augu... Sep 1, 2008
Fitzhenry and Whiteside Book of Canadian Facts and Figures, by Richard W. Pound, published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside, Markham 2005. The copyright of the article This Day in Canadian History: August 31 in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Water scarcity is causing food shortages and environmental decline - so why is it ignored? Aug 27, 2008
Jared Markham, Norwood, NY USA. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Science)
Alberta unions and contractors disagree about new federal ... Aug 26, 2008
Alberta unions and contractors disagree about new federal immigration program Daily Commercial News. Alberta unions and contractors disagree about new federal immigration program. (Daily Commercial News)
Mihnea Moldoveanu: Merging the academic, practical Aug 25, 2008
Title: Founder and chief technical officer, Redline Communications Inc., Markham, Ont ... 1995: Founded Hefaistos Inc., a Markham, Ont. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Wild West Café opens in NE Albuquerque Aug 22, 2008
The mother-and-son team of Leslie and Seth Markham have opened ;, a Western-style "home-cookin'" breakfast, lunch and dinner spot that features Leslie Markham's homemade barbecue sauces. The Markhams landed the 1,400-square-foot space at the recently remodeled Wyoming Mall at 2010 Wyoming Blvd. NE, with the help of brokers Rebecca Peixotto (of the firm's Phoenix office) and Brenda Canada of the Albuquerque office ... Leslie Markham's signature sauces include red and green chile barbecue sauces. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Police defend right to use 'less-lethal' weapons Aug 17, 2008
Developed originally as a way for police to control crowds during unrest in Northern Ireland, the ARWEN, the acronym for Anti-riot Weapon ENfield, fires plastic bullets and is used by law enforcements agencies across the country, said Brian Kirkey, president of Police Ordnance, the company based in Markham, Ont. that manufactures and distributes the gun worldwide. (Globe and Mail)
Twistbox Wins Gold for Its Play for Prizes Product in Mobile Content Awards Ceremony in London Aug 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--, a leading global provider of mobile content, won the Gold Award in the Best Entertainment /Information Service" category at the recent Mobile Content Awards 2008 ceremony in London for its Play For Prizes product. Twistbox is a division of Mandalay Media, Inc. (OTCBB: - ).ADVERTISEMENT The award was presented at the Visiongain Mobile Content Awards & Conference 2008 June 18-20. The awards are presented in eight categories, with Gold, Silver and Bronze rankings... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The fake voice of an angel Aug 13, 2008
From Markham from Canada writes: There is one article which is worse than lip-syn news. The news article, Beware the iron hand behind the magic show, written by Christie Blatchford published on G Saturday. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Suspected Italian Mafia Boss Arrested in Toronto, National Post Reports Aug 11, 2008
Giuseppe Coluccio, listed as one of Italy's most dangerous suspected criminals, was apprehended by police on the afternoon of Aug. 7 while parked outside a strip mall in Markham, Ontario, the newspaper reported, citing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant Marc LaPorte. Coluccio is a leading member of the 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate based in Calabria, southern Italy, which runs cocaine and heroin smuggling rings out of Colombia and into Europe, the newspaper reported, citing Italian police. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Pet Valu reports 30% increase in diluted earnings per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2008 on comparable store sales growth for the quarter of 5.7% in Canada and 8.8% in the U.S. Aug 7, 2008
MARKHAM, ON, Aug. 7 /CNW/ - Pet Valu, Inc. announced today unaudited second quarter results for fiscal 2008. On a consolidated basis, net income for the quarter ended June 28, 2008 was $3. (Canada Newswire)
In Tomorrow's Paper Aug 3, 2008
National junior champion Kelly Shannon of Calgary defeated Fausto Gomez 9-2, 9-1, 9-2, Frederick Reid of Markham, Ont. beat Hugo Varela Campo 9-5, 9-1, 9-3 and Andrew Schnell of Calgary bounced Daniel Pascual Martinez 9-5, 9-0, 9-0. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Potash Corp., Union Agree to Mediator in Saskatchewan-Mines Labor Dispute Aug 2, 2008
Pathe is a former deputy minister in the Ontario government, according to the Web site of Pathe Gardner & Associates Inc., a Markham, Ontario-based labor-relations consulting firm where Pathe is a principal. fell C$3. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Report: Lightning sign C Stamkos Jul 29, 2008
Selected first overall by the Sting in the 2006 OHL Priority Draft, Stamkos amassed 105 goals and 92 assists with the Markham Waxers AAA midget team in 2005. (National Post)
Naval gazing Jul 26, 2008
" HELP WANTED Vehicles with nearly vertical back windows, such as minivans, SUVs, hatchbacks and station wagons have rear-window wipers, whereas sedans, with a rear sloping window, do not. Why is that? asks Michael Hayman of London, Ont. Toronto's L. Jutras asks: Why are we often grouchy when we wake up? When the police close a highway due to an accident investigation, what exactly are they investigating during the several hours the highway is closed? asks Brenda Eggett of Markham, Ont. How did... (Globe and Mail)
Ames misses cut Jul 26, 2008
" David Morland IV of Aurora, Ont., Charlie Woo of Markham, Ont., Andrew Parr of London, Ont., Bryan DeCorso of Guelph, Ont., and Jacob Scriven of Uxbridge, Ont., will also be back early Saturday morning to complete their second rounds. For Hearn and Mills, being on the right side of the cut line was especially satisfying considering both men played 31 holes Friday. "It was a long day, but I was definitely satisfied with the way I finished up on the back nine," said Mills, who joked that he made... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Canadian Open already has one major champion Jul 25, 2008
T122 Charlie Woo, Markham, Ont. (73); *Adam Short, Vineland, Ont. (Globe and Mail)
Pet Valu Rises to Highest Price After Retailer Approached About Purchase Jul 15, 2008
The board will consider the unsolicited offer with the advice of its financial and legal advisers, Markham, Ontario- based Pet Valu said today in a statement. The retailer didn't disclose which company was interested in buying it or any of the financial terms. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
AMD takes $880-million writedown on units from ATI deal Jul 13, 2008
AMD bought Markham, Ont. -based ATI in October, 2006, for $5. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Terry Fox's van stops in city as part of Tour of Hope Jul 13, 2008
Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA. Thursday, July 10, 2008. (Peterborough Examiner)
Hillier gets combat-ready for business world Jul 7, 2008
And so last June a clandestine meeting was set up in a Markham hotel room, Mr. Jolliffe says. The two spent a wonderful morning chatting and figuring out if they would be a good fit for each other. (Globe and Mail)
Posted By BY JANE SWITZER, FOR THE WHIG-STANDARD Jul 5, 2008
Fox-Alder, international director of the Terry Fox Foundation, is travelling in the van from Montreal to Markham and greeted those who came to visit the van at Confederation Basin. Fox-Alder said the van's whereabouts were unknown for the past 27 years until a tip came from Canadian author, playwright and artist Douglas Coupland. (The Kingston Whig-Standard)
Residents to return home after mill fire Jul 4, 2008
It took a dozen fire trucks and around 40 firefighters from Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Markham to get it under control just after midnight. Although fire officials believed they had it under control, firefighters had to spend the rest of the following day extinguishing what they called small spot fires. (Toronto Star)
Alberta makes changes to program to attract foreign workers Jul 2, 2008
A program designed to attract skilled foreign workers to Alberta is changing its name and criteria for eligibility. The Alberta government announced on June 19 that it has renamed the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) and that it expanded the program to include family members. (Journal of Commerce)
9000 Canadians petition Steve Jobs for iPhone rate relief Jun 30, 2008
Posted By Markham : June 29, 2008 10:13 am. There s an inaccuracy in this article : There is an open letter to Steve Jobs on the petition s site but the petition itself will be sent to the heads of Rogers Communications, not to Steve Jobs. (CNNMoney.com)
BC woman dies in Ontario club Jun 30, 2008
ONTARIO - About 300 people were present when a 21-year-old Surrey woman died in a Markham, Ont. dance club over the weekend, but police say none of them have come forward with information about her death. (Canada.com)
Steel lends flexibility to Toronto Life Square Jun 27, 2008
An existing parking garage at Toronto s prime real estate corner offered challenges to builders as they expanded the site. Toronto Life Square is 500,000 square feet of prime real estate located at the corner of Toronto s Yonge and Dundas streets, one of the busiest areas of the city in terms of both vehicle and foot traffic. (Daily Commercial News)
Toronto teen bowled over by lightning Jun 24, 2008
Several funnel clouds were reported in the Markham area, though there were no confirmed reports of touch down. Sunny skies are forecast for Tuesday, with temperatures expected to hit 26 degrees. (Globe and Mail)
Saskatchewan opens door to nuclear power Jun 24, 2008
A bonanza of uranium and a government keen on opening the door to nuclear power has energy companies circulating Saskatchewan in hopes of flipping the switch on a reactor. Soon after Bruce Power announced plans to study the feasibility of building a reactor in the province, the head of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. was in Regina touting nuclear energy. (Daily Commercial News)
Lightning take Stamkos No. 1 Jun 21, 2008
The native of Markham, Ont. is the first Canadian to be selected first overall since Sidney Crosby in 2005. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
No Panic Computing Launches Company, Mobile Security Innovation Jun 17, 2008
About NPC No Panic Computing Inc., based in Markham, (north-east Toronto) Ontario, Canada, specializes in secure mobile computing solutions for small business professionals. NPC's unique, industry-first solution alleviates data loss, breach and business interruptions in an expert, data centre managed solution that is simple to buy and easy to use. (Canada Newswire)
Broadband to the ends of the earth Jun 11, 2008
Kevin Suitor, Vice President, Marketing and Business Development at Redline Communications in Markham states it succinctly by calling WiMAX the "broadband wireless alternative for the middle mile.". As far as the Canadian market is concerned, there is more work to be done before WiMAX appears on the scene in any meaningful way says Mr. Roman. (Globe and Mail)
Nightingale to implement electronic medical record solution with Newfoundland-based Killick Health Services Jun 10, 2008
MARKHAM, ON, June 10 /CNW/ - Today, Nightingale Informatix Corporation ("Nightingale") (TSX-V: NGH), an application service provider (ASP) of electronic medical record (EMR) software and related services, announced that it will implement its web-based Nightingale On Demand EMR solution with Killick Health Services Inc ("Killick"), a Newfoundland-based private multidisciplinary healthcare clinic. The implementation is a crucial component of the clinic's "Killick Initiative", which seeks to take a... (Canada Newswire)
Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada receives renewed support for Cool Moves healthy living program from Kraft Canada Jun 10, 2008
MARKHAM, ON, June 10 /CNW/ - For the next two years, 20 Boys and Girls Clubs across Canada will be able to help thousands of children and youth eat healthier and be more active through renewed support from Kraft Canada of Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada's (BGCC) national healthy living program, Cool Moves. Created in 2005, Cool Moves helps children eight to 12 years of age "Play Cool" by incorporating physical activity into their daily lives and "Eat Smart" by learning about how to make healthy... (Canada Newswire)
Kids & Company ranks number one in Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies Jun 9, 2008
Markham, Ontario-based Kids ny demonstrated revenue growth of over 12,000 per cent in five years and grew from just five employees in 2002 to 370 in 2007. "We're thrilled that Kids and Company has been recognized as the Fastest-Growing company in Canada by one of Canada's premier business magazines," says Victoria Sopik co-founder and CEO of Kids ny. (Canada Newswire)
