Sally Ann appeals for help
London's Salvation Army has put out a cry for help from city residents after an unprecedented demand on its food bank supplies.
Province doubles program
With students facing a tough job market, the province is doubling a summer jobs program for youth.
STYLE: Wow Canada
For many, Canada Day offers a day off and some time to kick back with friends and family, and to enjoy activities such as a day at the beach, backyard barbeques, picnics and fireworks.
Producers reap rewardsSales of local produce off the farm tripled last year and growers credit the success of the Get Fresh Buy Local map as a big reason why.Full Story
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Sally Ann appeals for help (Jul. 2, 2009)
London's Salvation Army has put out a cry for help from city residents after an unprecedented demand on its food bank supplies.
Producers reap rewards (Jul. 2, 2009)
Sales of local produce off the farm tripled last year and growers credit the success of the Get Fresh Buy Local map as a big reason why.
From Russia with much intrigue (Jun. 29, 2009)
Hanging from the second-floor ceiling of Novack's is a periscope. It's eight metres long and juts about four metres above the store's roofline, giving customers an up-close view of licence plates at the Via station or office windows at One London Place.
No photo ID, no parcels, woman told (Jun. 27, 2009)
A London grandmother has learned the hard way Canada Post is taking identity theft seriously.
Minister peddles sales tax harmony (Jun. 25, 2009)
TORONTO -- Dalton McGuinty's new harmonized sales tax salesperson says he can convince Ontarians that a 13% HST is fair.
Deal a thirst quencher (Jun. 25, 2009)
TORONTO -- It looks like it won't be a dry summer after all.
A mad dash for booze (Jun. 24, 2009)
His F-150 pickup parked in front of the downtown LCBO store on York Street, Paul hauled case after case of wine, liquor and specialty beers into the bed of the truck yesterday afternoon.
'Right to the bare walls' (Jun. 22, 2009)
Like a caterpillar in its chrysalis, soon to emerge as a brilliant monarch butterfly, London's Residence Inn by Marriott is undergoing a hidden internal transformation.
Shop fills vacuum (Jun. 19, 2009)
If you've just lost your job, having your vacuum cleaner break down can be a big problem.
Triple H gives family London roots (Jun. 22, 2009)
For about five years, Mike Luelo had a commute he wouldn't have wished on his worst enemy.
ENTERPRISE: Special work sets homes apart (Jun. 8, 2009)
Almost from the day she started her business six years ago, Heather Ringland wanted to get out of her house and into a traditional retail location. It took her five years, but last year she finally achieved her goal by moving to Richmond Row.
Fighting the dark forces of deflation (Mar. 30, 2009)
It is no surprise that stock markets around the world are rebounding from deeply oversold levels. Nothing moves in a straight line up or down for long before recoiling in the opposite direction.
Indices test critical support levels (Mar. 2, 2009)
On March 10, 2003, I published a market bottom call in an article entitled "Future of stocks looking brighter."
Experienced advisers crucial in uniquely challenging times (Sep. 8, 2008)
The value of quality, professional investment advice is often overlooked in bull markets. And when most things are rising, it's difficult to distinguish good advice from bad.
Basic stock trading rules help avoid common mistakes (Apr. 7, 2008)
I believe successful stock trading is three parts science, two parts art and one-part luck. The science can be learned by studying. The art either comes from within or through experience. And the luck -- well, take it when it happens.
Don't limit strategies to buy-and-hold option (Mar. 24, 2008)
If I am ever called upon to reminisce about the greatest bull market on record, I will probably refer to it as the "age of indoctrination."
Kellogg deal ratified (Jul. 2, 2009)
The Corn Flakes are flowing again at London's cereal maker.
Province doubles program (Jul. 2, 2009)
With students facing a tough job market, the province is doubling a summer jobs program for youth.
Kellogg may have deal (Jun. 30, 2009)
There is a new deal in the Kellogg Canada lockout.
Production costs core of Kellogg plant lockout (Jun. 24, 2009)
Kellogg Canada's London plant has lost 35% of its production in recent years and is in danger of losing more unless it cuts costs, the cereal maker said.
Workers bolstered by protest convoy (Jun. 22, 2009)
Two days after they rejected a company offer, locked-out workers at Kellogg Canada's London plant got a morale boost from an Ontario Federation of Labour caravan winding its way across the province.
BUSINESS BUZZ: Local boatmaker lauded (Jun. 22, 2009)
A world-class London boat manufacturer has received the Featured Company Award from the London Economic Development Corp.
Roofer comes to couple's aid (Jun. 16, 2009)
The medication wearing off and his broken back throbbing, tears welled up in Paul Angyal's eyes as he settled into a kitchen chair.
New technology a legal balancing act (Jun. 29, 2009)
We are seeing rapid developments in use of technology in court, including twittering, texting, "Googling," and using Facebook during trial. These tools can be helpful, but can also lead to abuse of the process.
Speed key to registering designs (Jun. 22, 2009)
Registered industrial designs are less well-known than other types of intellectual property protection, but can be a valuable tool in the right circumstances.
Olympics athlete blogging rules set (Jun. 15, 2009)
The International Olympic committee (IOC) recently announced its athlete blogging rules for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.
Destroy sensitive info before you toss it (May. 11, 2009)
In R. v. Patrick, released by the Supreme Court of Canada last month, the court considered whether one has a reasonable expectation of privacy over the contents of garbage once it's put out at the curb.
Data directive expansion creates concern (May. 4, 2009)
The new European Data Retention Directive requires Internet service providers in Europe to retain information about all e-mails and VOIP calls made by all customers for at least one year.
STYLE: Wow Canada (Jun. 30, 2009)
For many, Canada Day offers a day off and some time to kick back with friends and family, and to enjoy activities such as a day at the beach, backyard barbeques, picnics and fireworks.
GLAM: Fashion for fathers (Jun. 16, 2009)
If your dad is like many, he may be more focused on his family, work, sports and other interests than on fashion, making it likely that he may appreciate a fashion-inspired gift for Father's Day to help spruce up his style.
GLAM: Shift shapers (Jun. 9, 2009)
Dramatic styling finds an unlikely partner in relaxed style, as full length and cropped pants forge strong summer fashion statements.
GLAM: Heavy Metal (Jun. 2, 2009)
Take a shine to metallic clothing and accessories.
GLAM: Dressed to the nines (May. 26, 2009)
After months of being covered up in coats, pants and other cold weather garb, many women look forward to warm weather as a time to kick back and dress for fun.
GLAM: Short story (May. 19, 2009)
Capris, knee length shorts and mini skirts are summer wardrobe staples but there's even greater kick to be found in shorter territory.
GLAM: True jeans (May. 12, 2009)
If you've got a hankering for a pair of basic blues, you may find that everything that looks old is what's new again.
GLAM: Perfect fit (May. 5, 2009)
Mother's Day is coming and if you haven't yet thought of a gift, it's time to start moving.
GLAM: Short and sweet (Apr. 28, 2009)
Although funds may be tight, there's no reason to stop the party.
GLAM: Eco chic (Apr. 21, 2009)
Style celebrates Earth week by embracing eco-friendly fashions. But how is the fashion industry which traditionally thrives on an "out-with-the old, in-with-the-new" philosophy, going green?
