Onley to focus on computer literacy for natives

David Onley, Ontario's first disabled representative of the Queen, vowed to launch a computer literacy program for native children yesterday as he officially took up his viceregal duties.The veteran Toronto broadcaster was sworn in as the province's 28th Lieutenant-Governor. Rather than embark on a new cause as is traditional, Mr. Onley said he will continue with the work of his predecessor, James Bartleman, who devoted much of his time to instilling a love of books in native children.

The values lessons not soon forgot

As another school year opens in Ontario, there's a certain amount of panic in the air. One Toronto school trustee has warned of gang wars. Extra teachers have been installed in troubled schools to patrol the corridors and keep out visitors with guns. Police are warning students to leave their cellphones and iPods at home, so they won't get stolen. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Lawyers ask judge to consider contempt ruling

Incensed at the number and content of media interviews a key witness has given, defence lawyers are attempting to bring contempt of court charges against the lead informant in an ongoing Toronto terrorism case.

Ont. NDP gaining ground in areas hit by job cuts

Party expected to make gains in Hamilton

NDP gaining ground in areas hit by job cuts

Dennis Barlett sees first-hand the grim future facing those who have lost their jobs in this industrial city on the shores of Lake Ontario. As a job placement co-ordinator, he has helped hundreds of laid-off workers in Hamilton's rapidly shrinking steel industry find new jobs, often at a fraction of the pay.

Time for Tory to head back to school

Dalton McGuinty and John Tory had competing messages and styles when they succumbed yesterday to the political attractions of the first day of school.Mr. McGuinty, the Liberal Leader looking for re-election, visited an elementary school in this city west of Toronto, goofed around with the kids at recess and proclaimed that his government has been nothing but good news for students, teachers, parents and educational administrators. Mr. Tory stopped at a school in nearby Mississauga, but didn't go inside to meet the children, using a podium on the curb to condemn the government for sweeping the problems of schools under the rug. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

20 games for Leafs TV

Sports television in the Ontario market changed radically yesterday with confirmation that Rogers Sportsnet and Leafs TV are now the principal carriers of Toronto Maple Leafs telecasts.Sportsnet, by signing an eight-year rights agreement with owner Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, becomes the dominant carrier of regional games, replacing TSN.

Crown withdraws charges against veteran Hamilton officer

A veteran Hamilton-Wentworth police officer charged with fabricating evidence was exonerated yesterday when the Crown conceded that a ''large body of evidence'' pointed straight toward her innocence.''It was devastating,'' Detective Sergeant Helena Russell said moments afterward. ''I've been waiting a long time for this. I look forward to going back to the job I love.''

Boy who was found in backyard pool dies

A Toronto toddler who fell into a pool at his foster home has died after nearly a month on life support.The 19-month-old boy was taken off the machine with the consent of the Children's Aid Society.

Panhandler granted bail

Nicole Kish, the young woman charged with second-degree murder in the stabbing death of a St. Catharines man in Toronto last month, has been granted bail.The 21-year-old was the only Canadian charged in connection with a confrontation in which 32-year-old Ross Hammond was killed. The death made headlines around the country, in large part because Ms. Kish and her co-accused were described as aggressive panhandlers. Three Americans were also charged. The four were originally charged with aggravated assault, but the charges against Ms. Kish were upgraded in mid-August.

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Facebook and Workplace Productivity

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Ebert Skips Telluride, Goes to Toronto

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Genesis Of A World Tour Starts In Toronto

Some classic rockers get together for a preview of what?s to come on their North American tour.

CUPE cries foul

Sun Media's Journal de Quebec has been publishing daily during the four-month lockout and strike, but not without some ethical red flags, says CUPE. A CUPE press release claims a Journal worker arranged an interview with a member of ...

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Senator Larry Craig: Constitutional Defence Planned?

Billy Martin, one of battery of high-priced lawyers for Craig, said the senator's arrest in an undercover police operation at a Minneapolis airport men's room "raises very serious constitutional questions." - Garry J. Wise, Toronto ...

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