Ginny Dybenko: No shelter from the storm in the ivory tower Nov 17, 2008
Over five years at software startup Syndesis Ltd., of Richmond Hill, Ont. Served as vice-president, marketing. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* World News Quick Take Nov 14, 2008
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Constable Annie Linteau said on Wednesday that a Richmond, British Columbia, couple found the New Balance shoe on Tuesday and called police. DNA tests are also being done, Linteau said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Canadian Hydro Announces Results for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2008 Nov 14, 2008
---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (in thousands of dollars) Anticipated construction Anticipated timing of facility size construction facility ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Project Island Falls 28,400 Q3 2009 Royal Road 26,000 Q2 2010 New Richmond 123,500 Q4 2011 St. Valentin 104,000 Q4 2011 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total 281,900 ... We continue to work on... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Another foot washes up off Canada Nov 13, 2008
The foot was found by a woman walking her dogs on the banks of the Fraser River in the Vancouver suburb of Richmond on Tuesday, Sergeant Kathrine Hansen of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said. "The woman thought it was a leftover Halloween joke at first, then called us when she figured out it wasn't [a prank]," she said. (The Age, Australia -- World)
Latest foot will help solve puzzle, expert says Nov 13, 2008
Ken Johnston and his wife, Diane, came across the seventh foot encased in a running shoe Tuesday along the south arm of the Fraser River in Richmond ... A right New Balance shoe with a woman's foot inside was found off Kirkland Island near Richmond on May 22 ... Mr. Johnston, a former MLA who is running for Richmond council in Saturday's municipal elections, said he has been taken aback by the number of news media calls he has received. (Globe and Mail -- National)
As trouble brews, banks turn the screws Nov 13, 2008
At the same time that lawyers for Richmond, Va. -based Circuit City sought protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code on Monday morning, its Canadian division, InterTan Canada Ltd., dispatched a team before Mr. Justice Geoffrey Morawetz in Toronto to seek protection under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
GM's meltdown weighs on TSX Nov 12, 2008
Rona still plans to open seven new stores in 2009, after closing four locations in Q3, including a superstore in Richmond. North Vancouver-based Fortress Paper climbed 46 cents, or seven per cent, to $6. (Vancouver Sun)
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Statement Regarding NYSE Move to Delist Common Stock Nov 11, 2008
(PRNewsFoto/CIRCUIT CITY) RICHMOND, VA UNITED STATES. RICHMOND, Va. (PR Newswire)
Circuit City seeks bankruptcy protection Nov 11, 2008
Circuit City filed paperwork with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Richmond, Va. on Monday morning. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
RONA Announces Results for Third Quarter 2008 Nov 11, 2008
Two are big-box stores: one in Richmond, British Columbia, and the other in Scarborough, Ontario. The other two are small proximity stores operating under the Cashway banner in Ontario. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Circuit City files for Chapter 11 Nov 11, 2008
2 per cent. In Richmond, Va. the parent said it was filing under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code because suppliers were threatening to hold back products during the holiday shopping season. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Media Advisory - Three Chosen Finalists Fight for Title of Canada's Top Synthesizer Composer at Roland Synthesizer Contest Finals Nov 10, 2008
For more information, contact Roland Canada Ltd, 5480 Parkwood Way, Richmond BC V6V 2M4, (604) 270-6626 (x102 for media use only), www. roland. (Canada Newswire)
Obama to use executive orders for quick impact Nov 10, 2008
Obama's advantage of course is he'll have the House and the Senate working with him, and that makes it easier, said Carl Tobias, a law professor at the University of Richmond. But even then, having an immediate impact is very difficult to do because the machinery of government doesn't move that quickly. (Globe and Mail)
It's all over, what do you think? Nov 10, 2008
Patrick S - Richmond VA wrote on Nov 7, 2008 1:19 PM:" Did anyone see Obama's crack about Nancy Reagan? Sarah, come back. lolReally, though. That's outrageous. I'm stunned that he could be so unpresidential and unprofessional that he would use an ailing former first lady of the last great one as the butt of a lame joke! Consider me part of Sean Hannity's conservatism in exile. Obama is not my leader, I'm sorry.Are there any governor's counsels we can get Sarah on? 2012! ". Donna Jones wrote on... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Sea lampreys plaguing Lake Champlain Nov 9, 2008
"If you believe the sea lamprey has been here 10,000 years, it's been playing a part in the ecosystem," said Mollie Matteson, conservation advocate for the Center for Biological Diversity, a Tucson-based environmental nonprofit that has an office in Richmond, Vt. "At a gut, irrational level, people are just really repelled by them. It's really hard to love a blood-sucking, eel-like creature.". (Boston Globe)
Remembrance Day Ceremonies in the GTA Nov 9, 2008
Sunday, November 09, 2008. Nov 08, 2008 04:30 AM. (Toronto Star)
Strike brings York to standstill Nov 8, 2008
"To be honest, like most students I like having a couple of days to catch up on my sleep," said first-year student Krupa Shah, who commutes from Richmond Hill. "But it'll suck if the school semester or year gets pushed into our vacation. I just got through the Viva transit strike last month (of York Region's rapid bus system). What a way to start university.". (Toronto Star)
Downloading guru seeks ruling on legality Nov 7, 2008
The Richmond, B.C. owner of one of the Internet's most popular sites for downloading everything from music to porn is pre-emptively asking the Supreme Court of British Columbia to rule on whether he is violating the Copyright Act. Gary Fung, 25, runs the IsoHunt. (CTV.ca)
Canadian owner seeks ruling on website's legality Nov 7, 2008
However, the 25-year-old native of Richmond, B.C., argues that he is merely an indexer, similar to a search engine such as those operated by Google Inc. or Yahoo Inc., and that he only provides links to files. He neither provides the software which can illegally duplicate copyrighted files, nor does he host any of the files on the company's servers, he says. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
War vets are heroes in our midst Nov 6, 2008
Richmond Hill November 06, 2008 11:16 PM ... Its a creed that remains to this day in the hearts and minds of Canadians and in the memories of six Richmond Hill Royal Canadian Legion members ... Richmond Hill resident Art Fortin was 19 when he left Canada for war in Europe and on Sunday, now 87, he will take part in the Towns Remembrance Day service, laying a wreath at the Richmond Hill Cenotaph in memory of those who were not as fortunate as he and never returned home. (Liberal)
MTV's Summer Sessions profiles Canada's top-ranked snowboarders Nov 6, 2008
The Richmond native was forced to undergo major reconstructive knee surgery last season, hampering her progress on the slopes. Despite demonstrating remarkable consistency and proficiency over her decade-long tenure with Canada's snowboard team - she's been national champion every year since 2005 in parallel giant slalom - Sport Canada pulled the funding based on Loo's failure to show improvement over the previous season, a requirement to continue to receive the government-issued cheque. (Vancouver Sun)
Tredegar Reports Third-Quarter Results Nov 5, 2008
Based in Richmond, Va. Tredegar Corporation is a global manufacturer of plastic films and aluminum extrusions. (PR Newswire)
Ottawa 'clued out' on Ontario's challenges: Duncan Nov 5, 2008
What does that mean for Windsor, for Oshawa, for St. Catharines, for Richmond Hill, Mr. Duncan asked, rhyming off the Ontario cities where the auto makers have operations. It means they've got a federal government that's completely clued out. (Globe and Mail)
Cost reductions help Catalyst achieve positive operating earnings in Q3 Nov 4, 2008
RICHMOND, BC, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Catalyst Paper (TSX:CTL) recorded a net loss of $10 ... Catalyst is headquartered in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada and its common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol CTL. Richard Garneau, president and CEO and David Smales, vice-president, finance and CFO will hold a conference call with financial analysts and institutional investors on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 11 a.m. ET, 8 a.m. PT to present the company's... (PR Newswire)
Rockingham lands 2 dates on 2009 ARCA schedule Nov 4, 2008
2008 Richmond County Daily Journal ... View the Richmond County Daily Journal's. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Circuit City to close 155 U.S. stores Nov 4, 2008
In addition to the store closings, Richmond, Va. -based Circuit City (NYSE: CC) will also reduce the number of new stores it plans to open in the future and is aggressively renegotiating certain leases. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
WHAT CIRCUIT CITY SAYS: Read the release Nov 4, 2008
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Provides Update on Liquidity and Announces Store Closing Plan - USATODAY.com. 11/03/2008 - Updated 8:30 AM ET. (USA Today -- Money)
Canadian October Auto Sales Rise 1.5%, as Toyota, Mercedes Counter GM Drop Nov 4, 2008
Sales of cars and light trucks climbed to 122,711 from 120,926 a year earlier, Richmond Hill, Ontario-based said today in an e-mailed statement. Discounts may have encouraged consumers to splurge, said , president of the namesake consulting firm. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Circuit City closing 155 stores Nov 4, 2008
The Associated Press. November 3, 2008 at 9:48 AM EST. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Best friends die in Halloween car crash Nov 3, 2008
The two girls, both 21 and students at York University, died Friday night after their southbound vehicle crossed the centre lanes and hit a northbound white Jeep Liberty SUV on Bayview Avenue just north of 16th Avenue in Richmond Hill, just north of Toronto. None of the passengers in the Jeep were harmed. (Globe and Mail -- National)
What would Jesus do? Nov 2, 2008
(former resident of Richmond County) ... bob wrote on Oct 30, 2008 10:27 PM:" Gray you and millions that crowd the polls to vote for b.hussian obama name is being recorded. Not recorded by a newspaper tv radio station or thousands of other new media sources. It is being recorded by the true one whos face every knee shall bow to one day and he want be the false hope called obama.What is sad is 100% of our black 80% of our white churches are behind this fore runner of the anti christ and their... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Rios intends to take part in Classic Oct 31, 2008
Blue Jays shortstop Marco Scutaro will likely suit up for Venezuela in the upcoming Classic, and Toronto pitcher Scott Richmond is a possibility for Team Canada. Jays center fielder Vernon Wells played for the United States in the 2006 tournament, and he indicated at the end of this past season that he's willing to do so again in March. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Canadian Retail Chain Bucks Trend And Announces Aggressive Growth Plan Oct 30, 2008
For further information: Michelle Richmond, Marketing Manager, (905) 293-9700 ext. 7791; Michael Roellinghoff, President and CEO, (905) 293-9700 ext. (Canada Newswire)
Toronto has Ontario's worst road Oct 30, 2008
October 29, 2008 at 12:43 PM EDT. TORONTO Steeles Avenue along the northern edge of Toronto has been voted the worst road in Ontario for the second time in four years. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Blue Jays flying under the radar Oct 30, 2008
Scott Richmond, RHP: The 29-year-old from Vancouver has to get mention here for succeeding against all odds to make his big-league debut with his home-country club in late July and pick up his first victory in his last game of the regular season. An independent league product who retired to become a dockworker, he signed with the Jays and worked his way to the bigs within months. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
Tories see wins in ethnic ridings as proof Liberal lock on minorities is ending Oct 28, 2008
The Conservatives picked up seats in: North Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey North, Mississauga-Erindale, Oak Ridges-Markham and Thornhill. A recount is under way in the B.C. riding of Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, where Liberal Keith Martin held onto his seat by only 68 votes over Conservative challenger Troy DeSouza. (Globe and Mail)
Lloyd Dean, Catholic Healthcare West Oct 26, 2008
national vice president of sales for the Upjohn Health Care Services Division in Richmond, Va. Affiliations: Chairman of the board of trustees of the Catholic Health Association of the United States, chairman of the Bay Area Council's Healthcare Committee, co-architect of Healthy San Francisco, and member of other organizations including the California Commission of Jobs and Economic Growth. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
World leaders to meet on economy in Washington Oct 25, 2008
Perino added that the two presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama, were made aware of the summit and "they were supportive of the idea." At a news conference in Richmond, Va. Obama declined to say whether he would attend the meeting of world leaders, saying, "We have one president at a time.". (Yahoo News -- Politics)
No smoke in the air Oct 25, 2008
THE QUESTION: "Smoking is banned on commercial airliners, so why are there ashtrays on even the newest of aircraft?" asked Carolyn Lane of Richmond Hill, Ont. THE ANSWER: Flight attendant Robyn Davis of Toronto says that, if someone starts to smoke on a plane, "there needs to be a safe place to put out the cigarette. Aviation regulations require ashtrays at certain locations on board all aircraft.". (Globe and Mail)
HHS SPORTS: Rowers compete in Charles River Regatta Oct 24, 2008
Today, Hingham graduates including Brendan McGrath (University of Richmond), Alex London (Marist), Terra Holovacs (Clemson), Katie Hughes (Vermont), Ted Mellors (Vermont), Jessica Keefe (Fairfield), Jane Whalen (Cornell), Liz Fitzgerald (University of Pennsylvania), Alix Howie (Lehigh), Annie MacIver (College of Charleston), and Heather Johnston (St. Mary s) are carrying the flags of their respective schools in to the arena of national rowing competition. (Hingham Journal, MA)
B.C. awash in blue as Tories gain ground Oct 24, 2008
Conservative Leader Stephen Harper launched his battle for B.C. in Richmond with a tough-on-crime pitch ... Richmond was symbolic for the Conservatives they saw their opportunity for a breakthrough in B.C. in the Metro Vancouver region. (Globe and Mail)
Campaign endnotes: Tory gains, NDP pains Oct 24, 2008
In British Columbia, the Conservatives won Richmond and Surrey North. They finished a strong second in Newton-North Delta, Burnaby-Douglas and Vancouver South, where a recount is needed to confirm Liberal Ujjal Dosanjh's win over Conservative Wai Young. (Globe and Mail)
Bush to host post-election econ-summit Oct 23, 2008
At a news conference in Richmond, Va. Obama declined to say whether he would attend the meeting of world leaders, saying We have one president at a time. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Project Management Institute Announces 2009 Board of Directors Oct 22, 2008
New directors: -- Jane Farley, PMP, FPMINZ of Auckland, New Zealand -- Deanna Landers, PMP of Denver, Colorado, USA -- Louis Mercken, MBA, PMP, PMI Fellow of Beveren-Melsele, Belgium -- Jon Milhalic, PMP of Ashburn, Virginia, USA -- Peter Monkhouse, PMP of Toronto, Ontario, Canada Returning directors: -- Frederick A. Arnold, PMP, PMI Fellow of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, USA -- Eugene C. Bounds, PMP of Alexandria, Virginia, USA -- Yanping Chen, MD, PhD, PMP of Washington, D.C., USA -- Mark Owen... (PR Newswire)
Second T.O. team long overdue Oct 22, 2008
The area is well served by transit (2 subways, Hwy 401) and is sort of like the "downtown" of the northern suburbs (at least Richmond Hill, Markham hill). Outside of that, I guess Mississauga comes to mind. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Seven men charged in club district shooting Oct 21, 2008
Within moments of the shooting, which took place near the intersection of Richmond Street and Simcoe Street at about 3:30 a.m., a police officer noticed an armed man getting into a stretch limousine that was parked close to the scene. He summoned a team of heavily armed officers from the Toronto Police Emergency Task Force, who surrounded the limo and removed seven male occupants one by one, ordering them to lie on the street. (Globe and Mail)
String of arson blazes raises fears about public safety Oct 21, 2008
A tractor at Richmond Green Golf Course was also set on fire. In total, an estimated $1. (Calgary Herald)
Mailbag: Will Halladay pitch for US? Oct 21, 2008
There's also a chance that pitcher Scott Richmond could suit up for Canada ... If Richmond is realistically in the mix for a rotation job with Toronto, the club might prefer to keep him in camp, rather than have him pitching in the Classic. (MLB.com -- Toronto Blue Jays)
The alphabet's zed end Oct 18, 2008
Why this would be Zee Alley in the U.S.. From Saturday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Obama is what we need Oct 17, 2008
Wake up and smell the terrorist wrote on Oct 16, 2008 3:53 AM:" A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality that they imagine that America can suffer defeat without any inconvenience to themselves.Pause a moment, reflect back.These events are actual events from history. They really happened!!! Do you remember?1. 1968 Bobby Kennedy was shot and killed by a Muslim male extremist.2. In 1972 at the Munich Olympics, athletes were kidnapped and massacred by Muslim male extremists.3. In... (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Media Advisory: John Fund, Award-Winning Journalist for the Wall Street Journal, Weighs in on the U.S. Election at Fraser Institute Cocktail Series Oct 17, 2008
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Time: 6:00 pm-8:00 pm (Program from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm) Location: The Fifth Grill and Terrace 225 Richmond Street West, Toronto. The Fraser Institute is an independent research and educational organization with locations across North America and partnerships in more than 70 countries. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Yale Women to Contend with High-Caliber Field at Penn State National Oct 17, 2008
Furthermore, eight regionally ranked teams will make an appearance (Georgia State, James Madison, Kent State, Kentucky, La Salle, Quinnipiac, Richmond and Tennessee), as well as some incredibly dangerous non-ranked teams (Villanova and Wake Forest). The 6,000-meter women's race will take place at 11:00 a.m. following the men's 5. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Music listings Oct 17, 2008
River Rock Casino Resort, 8811 Rive, Richmond,Oct ... River Rock Casino 8811 River Rd., Richmond, 604-247-8900. (Vancouver Sun)
Hopes high for rookie Tory MPs in BC Oct 16, 2008
Rookie Tory MPs include Alice Wong, a former Kwantlen University College administrator who took Richmond from former Liberal cabinet minister Raymond Chan; Andrew Saxton, an investment-firm CEO who was the winner in North Vancouver over incumbent Don Bell; John Weston, who took West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country from Liberal-turned-Green Blair Wilson, and Dona Cadman, widow of Independent MP Chuck Cadman, who won his former riding of Surrey North. John Duncan took Vancouver Island... (Globe and Mail)
Travel postcard: 48 hours in San Francisco Oct 15, 2008
SUNDAY9 a.m.: Start the morning at Ton Kiang in the Inner Richmond district for what many locals say is the city's best dim sum. Get there early or be prepared to wait because this place is always crowded. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Circuit City Launches "One Price Promise" to Assure Consistent, Dependable Pricing in All Sales Channels Oct 15, 2008
Richmond, VA (PRWEB) October 15, 2008 -- In a new commitment to improve the customer shopping experience, Circuit City Stores, Inc. (NYSE:CC) today announces "One Price Promise," which pledges that shoppers will get the same competitive low price for merchandise in Circuit City stores, online on , or by phone (1-800-843-2489). One Price Promise will be the focus of Circuit City's marketing program through the holidays and is a powerful pledge in a national retail environment that all too often... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Dion's job in jeopardy as Liberals slide Oct 15, 2008
In B.C., former minister Raymond Chan was defeated in Richmond while former provincial premier Ujjal Dosanjh won in a narrow contest with Tory challenger Wai Young. Campaign co-chair and Senator David Smith called the results "frustrating.". (Globe and Mail -- National)
Harper tries to shore up support in Quebec Oct 13, 2008
They're planning to visit West Vancouver and do a host of B.C. media interviews as they gun for about six ridings, all but one are former Reform Party ridings they lost, including West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast - Sea to Sky Country, Richmond, Vancouver-Quadra, North Vancouver, Vancouver Island North and Esquimalt Juan de Fuca. (). (Globe and Mail -- National)
More of this story Oct 11, 2008
William E. Cunningham Sr. has been developing land and building and remodeling homes for over 40 years in the Richmond, VA. area. Cunningham purchased 100 acres of raw land, built infrastructure, sold lots, and built many of the homes within the subdivision. (Lake Wales News, FL)
President Bush To Meet With Top Financial Leaders Oct 11, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government will buy an ownership stake in. a broad array of American banks for the first time since the Great. (WTVR.com, VA)
Quest to find '60s becomes a film about today Oct 11, 2008
"Something absolutely extraordinary is happening in America today," said Perez, 25, sitting at the broad kitchen table of his Inner Richmond flat, where a poster of John Lennon's "Working Class Hero" looms like a benevolent icon. Today, legions of young people have become politically engaged. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Canada's Harper Sharpens Attacks on Liberals to Stem Poll Slide Oct 10, 2008
It comes down to a very simple choice,'' Harper, 49, told reporters at a campaign stop in Richmond, British Columbia. Do Canadians want, at a time of economic trouble, to take economic policies which common sense tells us will drive us into a recession, cost jobs, raise interest rates and make everybody's lives a lot more difficult. (Bloomberg)
The political cost of Afghanistan Oct 10, 2008
We all know the costs of this mission were very high, he told reporters during a campaign stop in Richmond, B.C. ... With a report from Steve Chase in Richmond, B.C.. (Globe and Mail)
'Costs were not unknown': Harper Oct 10, 2008
RICHMOND, B.C. Conservative Leader Stephen Harper dismissed the implication in a Parliamentary watchdog's report today that Ottawa has kept the full bill for the Afghanistan war from Canadians -a price tag that by 2011 could be as much as $18-billion. "The costs here are not unknown. We all know the costs of this mission were very high," he told reporters during a campaign stop in Richmond, B.C.. (Globe and Mail)
Ottawa admits it must act on the economy Oct 10, 2008
OTTAWA, RICHMOND, B.C. and TORONTO The federal government is moving to backstop the Canadian banks' capacity to lend money in an acknowledgment that not even the country's sturdy banking system is immune to the global financial crisis. A plan originally earmarked for Friday morning would see the government assume some mortgages currently held by the banks by giving them to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corp., a Crown corporation. (Globe and Mail -- National)
