Hickey and Boychuk among leaders Nov 27, 2008
Windsor forward Josh Bailey, also 19, is currently with the New York Islanders. Recommend this article. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Drop hate from rights act, study urges Nov 26, 2008
Section 13, the controversial hate-speech provision in the Canadian Human Rights Act, should be repealed so that online hate speech is a purely criminal matter, according to an independent review by University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon. "The use of censorship by the government should be confined to a narrow category of extreme expression -- that which threatens, advocates or justifies violence against the members of an identifiable group," Prof. (National Post)
Unconventional approach to hospitality career Nov 26, 2008
That job has led Painter down a career path that has put the Windsor, Ont. native as the point person for the still-to-be built Niagara Falls Convention and Civic Centre. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Report says hate speech should not be covered by Human Rights Act Nov 25, 2008
Richard Moon, a professor at the University of Windsor, Ont. who authored the report, says the section of the Canadian Human Rights Act that prohibits communication that exposes people to hate should be repealed. (CBC.ca)
Stimulus, when consumers are wary Nov 25, 2008
As for trade with the United States, the new bridge between Detroit and Windsor should be expedited, along with other steps to counteract the notorious thickening of the border. Numerous other aspirations could be realized: the updating and enhancing of the electricity grid, an expansion of public transit in all of Canada's larger cities and faster interurban passenger trains, as well as more scientific and technological research. (Globe and Mail)
Small-town Ontario confronts an uncertain future Nov 25, 2008
" Related Articles Recent There's not much to celebrate, however, in small Ontario communities far more affected this past week by what was going on in Detroit and Washington than in Ottawa. While Detroit auto makers announced record-breaking losses and went begging, so far unsuccessfully, for a $25-billion bailout, the Throne Speech offered nothing specific to Canadians hit by the flying debris of the American auto crash. "At least the word 'automotive' was used," Molnar says with a touch of... (Globe and Mail)
Common sense on offence Nov 25, 2008
Any attempt to exclude from public discourse speech that stereotypes or defames the members of an identifiable group would require extraordinary intervention by the state and would dramatically compromise the public commitment to freedom of expression, says Richard Moon, a law professor at the University of Windsor, in his report. Because these less extreme forms of discriminatory expression are so commonplace, it is impossible to establish clear and effective rules for their identification and... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Let police investigate hate speech, report says Nov 25, 2008
Freedom of expression trumps overbroad minority-rights laws, argues its author, University of Windsor law professor Richard Moon. In the Internet age, he writes, "any attempt to exclude all racial or other prejudice from the public discourse would require extraordinary intervention by the state.". (Globe and Mail -- National)
Duncan slams auto execs for private jet trips Nov 25, 2008
Inside The Windsor Star ... Today's Windsor Star ... More than 1,000 Windsor residents took advantage of their last chance Monday to. (Canada.com)
The Detroit Three ... Two? One? Nov 24, 2008
com: The Detroit Three. BARRIE MCKENNA AND GREG KEENAN. (Globe and Mail)
When will it get better for banks? Nov 24, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. Reuters - Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008. (Financial Post)
Rising stars finally come out to play Nov 22, 2008
Over in the OHL, one player who could develop into a sleeper is Windsor defenseman Jesse Blacker. The problem for him right now is that he's a bit of a 'tweener who has to figure out exactly what he's going to be on that deep Windsor blue line. (USA Today -- Sports)
Canada Shouldn't Wait on U.S. Aid for Autos Firms, Mayors of Car Towns Say Nov 22, 2008
From a community perspective, we cannot wait,'' Windsor Mayor Eddie Francis told reporters today in Toronto. Every automotive job lost in the province costs seven others, he said. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Young drivers say proposed legislation's unfair Nov 21, 2008
Inside The Windsor Star ... Today's Windsor Star ... Disadvantaged kids in Windsor have been relying on moose rather than reindeer to. (Canada.com)
Laval's Groulx wins Hec Crighton award Nov 21, 2008
On the field, he helped Toronto end its record 49-game losing streak with an 18-17 victory over Waterloo, and had a career day in a 38-14 loss to Windsor on Sept. 9 by throwing for 465 yards and four touchdowns. Hamilton's academic honours include the Faculty of Arts and Science Racozki Award (for highest standing in an independent study on international economic history). (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Running miles and miles to save Earth Nov 20, 2008
The couple s leg that will bring them to the Original Washington will start in Windsor on Nov. 28. Tait and Hill will make their way down U.S. Highway 17, passing through Williamston and Washington to reach Chocowinity, where they will stay overnight. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Embarrassed BNP admits its members list has been published online Nov 19, 2008
Peter Hooper, Windsor, UK. What are they so worried about. (Times Online)
Chrysler Financial Canada to Shut Office in Calgary, Montreal to Cut Costs Nov 19, 2008
Offices in Montreal, Calgary and at the Windsor, Ontario, headquarters will be closed over the next six months, the company said today in a Canada Newswire statement that didn't specify whether any jobs would be lost. Chrysler Financial Canada is a unit of Chrysler Financial, the lending arm of Chrysler LLC.. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Harper May Signal Budget Deficit to Spur Growth as Canada Parliament Opens Nov 19, 2008
Quebec Premier has proposed the construction of a high-speed rail link between Quebec City and Windsor, Ontario. Election pledges that provide stimulus to the economy will take precedence in the legislative session, while non-economic issues won't be given as much prominence, a Harper aide told reporters on condition he not be identified. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Chrysler Canada cutting offices Nov 19, 2008
Chrysler Financial Canada said yesterday it will close its business centre in Calgary immediately, followed by its Montreal and Windsor offices in April, 2009. Company spokeswoman Jelena Jelich said some of the affected employees have been offered relocation packages, but it's too soon to know how many will take them. (Toronto Sun)
John Sparrow David Thompson, Prime ... Nov 18, 2008
Queen Victoria bestowed the honour at Windsor Castle on December 12, 1894. An hour later, Thompson suffered a heart attack and died. (Suite101.com)
Canada Faces Its Own Auto Industry Woes Nov 18, 2008
Chrysler's Windsor Assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada Bill Pugliano / Getty. Ontario, the of Canada and the home of Detroit North its Detroit-allied auto industry , used to be considered the nation's growth engine. (Time.com)
BlackBerry Nation 'fantastic' story of Canadian invention Nov 17, 2008
"RIM, like all great innovating companies, started with a driven person, Mike Lazaridis, on a quest for communication without wires.Young Mike, born Mihalis "Mihal" Lazaridis in 1961, in Istanbul's Greek quarter, migrated with his family to England and then Canada. An early captive of science, at age eight, he build a Lego pendulum clock and four years later captured a prize for reading every single science book at the Windsor Public Library.A Star Trekkie, inspired by the sci-fi wireless... (Ottawa Citizen)
Buzz kills, clown cars and bailouts Nov 17, 2008
If you're "green," you prefer imagining wind turbines dotting southern Ontario to keeping the outmoded assembly lines going in Oshawa, Windsor and Detroit. The collapse of the Big Three - the Father, Son and Holy Ghost of bad workmanship and planned obsolescence - will cripple our economy, they say. (Globe and Mail)
'Huge hole left in our hearts': boy's mother Nov 15, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. Xbox 360 Fanboy - Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. (National Post)
Wellwood bulks up on goals Nov 15, 2008
New Canucks general manager Mike Gillis quickly claimed the Windsor, Ont. native, believing that if he were fully recovered from three sports-hernia surgeries, he could be a point-a-game player. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Q+A with CP Rail's Fred Green Nov 15, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Friday, Nov. 14, 2008. CBC News - Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2007. (Financial Post)
Boardwalk REIT Announces Solid Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results; FFO Per Unit Up 11.5% and DI Per Unit up 13.1% YOY; and its November 2008 Distribution Nov 14, 2008
MLS Housing Prices: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- MLS Housing Prices ------------------------------------------------------------------------- British Columbia Vancouver CMA Victoria CMA Sep 2008 Sep 2007 Sep 2008 Sep 2007 Average Single Family $726,331 $737,927 $549,284 $584,193 Average Condo na na $319,562 $343,462 Alberta Calgary CMA Edmonton Sep 2008 Sep 2007 Sep 2008 Sep 2007 Average Single Family $444,048 $470,888 $362,097 $399,555 Average Condo... (PR Newswire)
Prince Charles turns 60 waiting for throne Nov 14, 2008
Britain's Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, walk from St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle 09 April 2005 ... And a prince is much more able to speak his mind than a king or queen because of constitutional restraints placed on the person heading the House of Windsor. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Student Transportation announces fiscal 2009 first quarter results Nov 13, 2008
Annual Meeting of Investors STA will hold its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 2 p.m (ET) at the Le M;ridien King Edward Hotel, the Windsor Ballroom at 37 King Street East in Toronto. Following the formal meeting, there will be a presentation by management and a brief question and answer session for shareholders, analysts, and institutional investors. (Canada Newswire)
Cancer society turns sights to farm pesticides Nov 13, 2008
"It's very hard to argue that the cosmetic use of pesticides poses a public-health risk, including cancer risk, and not examine what is going on in the rural and agricultural communities," said James Brophy, an adjunct professor at the University of Windsor. Prof. (Globe and Mail)
Money woes keeps Hall Findlay out of Liberal race Nov 12, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. The Guardian, PEI - Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008. (National Post)
Top Ten Deadliest Tornadoes in Cana... Nov 11, 2008
Nicknamed the Windsor to Tecumseh Tornado, this twister originally touched down south of Detroit, Michigan and crossed the Detroit River into Windsor. It struck the south end of Windsor and proceeded east to the town of Tecumseh ... A twister on the Detroit River landed on the east end of Windsor and then headed south west, demolishing a curling club. (Suite101.com)
New president plans to study university rankings Nov 11, 2008
This year, Carleton came in behind behind Simon Fraser, Victoria, Waterloo, Guelph, Memorial and New Brunswick, but ahead of Windsor, Regina, York and Concordia. The University of Ottawa was ranked 10th out of 15 institutions with medical and doctoral programs, down from eighth place last year. (Canada.com)
/R E P E A T -- CUTA's National Transit Conference Opens in Windsor, Ontario - Media Advisory/ Nov 10, 2008
R E P E A T -- CUTA's National Transit Conference Opens in Windsor, Ontario - Media Advisory. WINDSOR, ON, Nov. 8 /CNW/ - Transit professionals will meet in Windsor, Ontario, from November 8 to 12 for the Canadian Urban Transit Association's (CUTA) Fall Conference and Trans-Expo 2008, Canada's bus and transit exhibition ... More than 500 delegates and over 130 exhibitors will be attending the meetings and events under the theme: "Beyond Borders - The Route to Seamless Transit." The conference is... (Canada Newswire)
AGF suspends attractive loan program Nov 9, 2008
Michael Hill, a financial adviser with Windsor, Ont. -based De Thomas Financial Corp., was not surprised by AGF Trust's move, saying it was the most flexible program in the country. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Training for off the ice Nov 8, 2008
On the podium at every Canadian senior nationals from 1997 through 2006 and members of Canada's 2006 Olympic team, Wing and Lowe left their Windsor, Ont. training base last year to return to Vancouver with only the somewhat undefined goal of somehow being involved with figure skating in the buildup to 2010. (Yahoo News -- Figure Skating)
Disappearing male: Studies show rise in birth defects, infertility among men... Nov 8, 2008
Inside The Windsor Star ... Today's Windsor Star ... Get the daily headlines emailed to you every morning with the Windsor Star newsletter. (The Drudge Report)
Losses force GM to slash 3600 jobs in Canada, US Nov 8, 2008
Joshua in Windsor OntarioThe banks are being tough on lending out money due to losses in from sub-prime mortgages ... Don from CalgaryI bought my Dodge in 04 because a family member in Windsor helped build it ... MW 1 from Windsor Ont. (CTV.ca)
Wheel of fortune Nov 8, 2008
The first cars in Canada were produced at a Ford plant in Windsor, Ont. in 1904. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Ontario writer wins $20,000 kids' lit prize Nov 7, 2008
Toronto Author Christopher Paul Curtis of Windsor, Ont. has won the $20,000 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award for his 2007 novel Elijah of Buxton, about African-Canadian life in southwestern Ontario during the mid-19th century. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Northstar Aerospace Inc. reports increased revenue and backlog for third quarter 2008 Nov 6, 2008
Its plants are located in Chicago, Illinois; Phoenix, Arizona; Stroud, Oklahoma; Anderson, Indiana; and Milton and Windsor, Ontario. Forward Looking Statements This press release includes "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risk and uncertainty. (Canada Newswire)
Ontario students protest tuition fees Nov 6, 2008
Marie, Sudbury, Thunder Bay and Windsor. The protesters cited Statistics Canada data released last month that indicated students in Ontario pay an average of more than $5,643 in tuition per year for an undergraduate arts program. (Globe and Mail)
University probing whether prof worked as hooker Nov 5, 2008
Inside The Windsor Star ... Today's Windsor Star ... The Windsor man whose life was allegedly threatened aboard a Greyhound bus in Manitoba. (Windsor Star)
Commodities, election optimism lift Toronto stocks Nov 5, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008 ... Windsor Star, Canada - Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008. (Financial Post)
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)
Sex, lies and hockey tape Nov 5, 2008
Three years ago, three rookies on the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires were stripped naked and crammed in the team bus's bathroom. In a demonstration of junior hockey's new hard-line stance on hazing, the Spitfires coach was suspended for 25 games. (Globe and Mail)
Gerber Scientific, Inc. Announces Take-Up of Additional Shares of Virtek Vision International Inc. and Commencement of Compulsory Acquisition Nov 4, 2008
Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products and Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology, and Gerber Coburn. Forward-looking Statements: This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. (PR Newswire)
Flaherty to warn of frugal times Nov 2, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. Regina Leader-Post - Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008. (National Post)
Phew! Good riddance, October Nov 2, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. Powered by Inform. (Financial Post)
Overzealous cops led to Edmonton mans death, sister says Nov 1, 2008
Windsor Star, Canada - Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. CBC News, Canada - Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. (National Post)
BMV goes wireless on the cheap Nov 1, 2008
He said the yet-to-be-named company controlled by BMV Holdings intends to initially offer consumers from Windsor to Quebec City a choice of three basic cellphones and $40 monthly packages that include unlimited local talk and text ... 95 (system access fee) extra for long distance and roaming taxes will bring you to spend $60-70/month on average comparing to what BMV most likely will offer: $40/month (unlimited talk Windsor to Quebec City corridor (GTA, Montreal Niagra Falls region Ottawa... (Toronto Star)
Buckle up Canada! Red Bull Air Race goes live online Oct 31, 2008
Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan played co-hosts to the third stop of the 10-leg tour earlier this year, marking its first decent on two countries at one time. Red Bull Air Race currently broadcasts on television stations in over 100 countries worldwide. (Canada Newswire)
Malette Runs Out Career As True Student-Athlete Oct 30, 2008
"It took development, but when I first saw her run at a high school meet, I said `that kid is going to be the most dominant runner in the history of our school.'" Malette, a Windsor native, said: "I think [my] running is probably a mix of everything - genetics, probably hard work and definitely mental toughness. "I'm always one to say that it's because of hard work, but my coach always says there might be something more. " To say that ideal genes run through the Malette family would be an... (Wsuathletics.com)
Ontario communities celebrate English as a Second Language Week Oct 30, 2008
"Our goal is to help these new Canadians - immigrants, refugees and international students - learn English so they can communicate confidently and be employable and highly productive citizens of Ontario, as well as Canada. ESL Week was designed to help Canadians understand the critical role of ESL education in our society." ESL Week has been declared by many communities across Ontario including: Toronto, York Region, Norfolk County, Fort Erie, Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Scugog, North Bay,... (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)
Number of EI recipients stable in August Oct 29, 2008
The number of regular beneficiaries increased in most cities, with the largest year-over-year increases in Windsor Ont. (19. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
'Savage' killer Oct 28, 2008
It was a heart-stopping moment during an emotional day in the packed courtroom where Imeson pleaded guilty to three counts of second-degree murder in the deaths of Carlos Rivera, 25, of Windsor, and Bill and Helene Regier, 72 and 73, of Mount Carmel, in July 2007 ... " Morris and Windsor assistant Crown attorney Jennifer Holmes described a crime spree that started with a night of partying in Windsor and led to three brutal killings before ending in a Quebec bush lot. Both Crowns described the... (London Free Press)
Canadian faces murder charge in wife's slaying in N. Carolina Oct 28, 2008
e, Jennifer Windsor Ball, who began to be fearful for [her] physical safety around him. Mr. and Ms. Cooper's marital disputes centred largely around an affair he had with her friend, and what he called his wife's frivolous spending. (Globe and Mail)
Victim heard popping noise on street Oct 28, 2008
Ms. Yiu, then a 20-year-old studying social work at the University of Windsor, was shopping with a friend, walking south on Yonge Street between a Pizza Pizza restaurant and a Foot Locker store, when she noticed something was amiss among the group of young men that crowded the sidewalk. Through a Cantonese translator, she told the court that at least three men barrelled past her before she heard a "pop, pop, pop" noise that reminded her of the fireworks children sometimes play with in her native... (Globe and Mail -- National)
Canada Post with a letter mystery Oct 27, 2008
The letter was sent in 1972 intended for a business in Windsor that no longer exists. The letter is so old that a paper clip attaching a business card has stained the pages with rust. (660 News)
Deficit slayer sees his foe rise again Oct 27, 2008
The book dips into his early years growing up around Windsor, Ont. where he was far from single-minded in his pursuit of academic excellence or the prominent business career he eventually had before politics. (Globe and Mail)
Lakers will look to build some momentum with exhibitions Oct 25, 2008
SAULT STE. MARIE The Lake Superior State University hockey team will look to build upon last weekend's strong performance against the Ohio State Buckeyes as they face Windsor and the U.S. Under 18 squad at the Taffy Abel Arena ... The Lakers (1-2-1 overall, 1-1 CCHA) start weekend play Saturday night against Windsor (2-6) ... They (Windsor) are starting to get their power play established. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Deficit slayer sees legacy cut to pieces Oct 25, 2008
" Much of Mr. Martin's book details the fight to tame the deficit along with his long, well-publicized struggle to get along with former prime minister Jean Chr?tien. Mr. Martin declined to discuss that conflict any more in the interview, saying the competing accounts in the two men's memoirs can speak for themselves. The book dips into his early years growing up around Windsor, Ont., where he was far from single-minded in his pursuit of academic excellence or the prominent business career he... (Globe and Mail)
* [EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT] Oct 24, 2008
Hampton gives a master class tomorrow at the Windsor Hotel (s) at 1pm and plays in the concert finale with Hara on Sunday. Also appearing is the Taichung R n B and funk outfit The Money Shot Horns, which performs tomorrow at the festivals J2 stage. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
