Toronto - Between 30 and 40 per cent of Ontario students in Grades 3 and 6 do not read, write or do math at the provincial standard.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The CRTC fines three telemarketers
Toronto 2009-08-26 22:01
Toronto - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has handed out its first fines against telemarketers for violating the National Do-Not-Call list (DNCL).
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake in northern Yukon, no reports of damage
Whitehorse, Yukon - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 3.8 has struck in the northern Yukon, Tuesday. more
Obama reappoints Ben Bernanke for second term
Oak Bluffs, Mass. - U.S. President Barack Obama has announced he wants Ben Bernanke to get a second four-year term as head of the Federal Reserve, praising his "calm and wisdom" in the face of a near financial collapse. more
Number of EI recipients rises in June: Statistics Canada
Ottawa - The number of people receiving regular employment insurance benefits was up again in June, according to Statistics Canada. more
Ottawa to appeal Khadr ruling to Supreme Court
Ottawa - The Harper government will be going to the Supreme Court in an effort to avoid bringing Omar Khadr home from a U.S. military prison.
The government confirmed Tuesday that it will seek leave to appeal a Federal Court of Appeal ruling this month. more
Monday, August 24, 2009
Ancaster, Ont. - Residents in Ancaster, Ont., have been told to keep their windows closed due to a major industrial fire, Tuesday.
There are concerns the smoke could be toxic. more
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