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  Toronto Star Podcasts
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Distribution, transmission or republication of any material is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
Canadian rally champion Nathalie Richard talks to Norris McDonald about the sport, the art of co-driving and the challenges she faces when the driver she's partnering also happens to be her sweetheart.
starweb.blogs.com /podcasts   (444 words)

  
  Toronto Star - 06/10/2000
And the Toronto region has neither the power nor the money to implement such a regional plan, and points to this handy excuse when asked to present its plan for the region, should the desired funding ever arrive.
As the Toronto region lurches toward transportation chaos, a new provincial premier and federal prime minister may come to their senses and start pouring public money into public transit.
Saying the Toronto area is "at a crossroads in imminent danger of gridlock,'' the plan calls for: Expanded or improved GO Transit service on just about every rail route, as well as several new connections.
www.oakvillegreen.com /toronto_star.htm   (2019 words)

  
 Toronto Star's publisher, editor-in-chief replaced in shakeup at major daily   (Site not responding. Last check: )
TORONTO (CP) - There's been a shakeup at the upper ranks of the Toronto Star, Canada's largest-circulation newspaper, with both the daily's publisher and editor-in-chief being replaced Monday
Gone from The Star are publisher Michael Goldbloom and editor-in-chief Giles Gherson, who have run the paper since 2004.
Jagoda Pike, a former publisher of the Hamilton Spectator, was appointed publisher of the Star and president of Star Media Group.
www.cbc.ca /cp/business/061016/b101680.html   (436 words)

  
 Toronto Star at AllExperts
In 1971, The Toronto Daily Star was re-named The Toronto Star and moved to a modern office tower at 1 Yonge Street and Queens Quay.
Star journalist Claire Hoy coined the nickname "Big Blue Machine" in 1971 to describe the PC political organization which frequently ran on a moderate agenda.
Detractors call the newspaper "The Red Star," "the people's paper" or "the only paper in the world edited by a dead man" (a derisive reference to The Atkinson Principles.) Critics also target formulaic "sob sister" stories that focus on the plight of the poor and downtrodden.
en.allexperts.com /e/t/to/toronto_star.htm   (1292 words)

  
 Boston.com / News / World / Canada / Publisher of Toronto Star to step down
TORONTO -- John Honderich, publisher of the Toronto Star, will step down from his post effective May 5, the newspaper announced Sunday.
Honderich, 57, became publisher of the Toronto Star in 1994, following a six-year term as the newpaper's editor.
In a memo to Toronto Star staff, Honderich said he was leaving the Star "with regret."
www.boston.com /news/world/canada/articles/2004/01/25/publisher_of_toronto_star_to_step_down   (296 words)

  
 PRESS RELEASE Jagoda Pike Appointed Publisher of the Toronto Star and President of Star Media Group   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Ms Pike was educated at the University of Toronto, where she studied economics and, later, at Osgoode Hall Law School, from which she received a Bachelor of Laws Degree in 1984.
Fred Kuntz was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Toronto Star in October 2006.
He attended the University of Toronto's architecture school for two years, and obtained a BA from Ryerson University's School of Journalism while working part-time at The Toronto Sun and the Toronto Star.
www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=173175   (1709 words)

  
 Toronto Star police bashing
The carping Star was lamenting that Fantino had dispatched a letter to Justice Minister Martin Cauchon, formally requesting a public inquiry into Canada’s justice system.
During the past year, the Star has been relentless in attacking local police, leaving room for publications such as this one to write editorial leads: "The Toronto Star is at it again."
But Toronto police were battling gangs, guns and drugs back in 1991, when the city suffered a record 89 homicides.
www.canadafreepress.com /2003/ed120103.htm   (746 words)

  
 Toronto Star's Biased Contenta   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Readers of the Toronto Star have been bringing articles to HonestReporting's attention for months.
While most newspapers limit their correspondents to 1,200 words of hard news, the Toronto Star provides correspondent Sandro Contenta almost unlimited space to present 2,000-word paeans to Palestinian martyrs and suffering.
The Star has a cumbersome website, so it is difficult to provide each article's URL.
www.honestreporting.com /articles/45884734/critiques/Toronto_Stars_Biased_Contenta.asp   (645 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (PS2): Video Games   (Site not responding. Last check: )
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a comical take on the Star Wars Trilogy, the movies that revolutionized pop culture forever.
The developers made faithful Lego renditions of the Star Wars characters which impresses me. The characters are determined to fight the evil empire and they still have a cute sense of humor.
BOTTOM LINE: I give this game five stars all around on it's own, but in comparison to the original I would take away one or two because much of what made the orginal funny and fun is missing in Lego Star Wars II.
www.amazon.com /Lego-Star-Wars-II-Original/dp/B000FDDN2E   (2229 words)

  
 Toronto Star Newspaper - 4 Toronto Info
Born on November 3, 1892, The Evening Star had been created almost overnight by 21 printers and four teenage apprentices who were locked out during a labour dispute at the afternoon News.
In 1999, The Toronto Star joined together with four other major newspapers in Southern Ontario to form the Torstar Daily Newspaper Group.
The Toronto Star is published 7 days a week.
www.4torontoinfo.com /toronto_star.asp   (134 words)

  
 TheStar.com | Unassigned | TORONTO STAR INTERNSHIPS
Several students are hired in late summer to work part-time during the university year; a second group of students is hired to work through the summer months.
The radio room has proven to be excellent preparation for summer reporting programs at the Star and other dailies.
Strong news reporting experience at university or community papers is required; reporting experience at a daily is a strong asset.
www.thestar.com /generic/article/124827   (1748 words)

  
 In Bomb Plot News Coverage, a Toronto Newspaper Shines - New York Times
The embarrassment of the other newspapers by The Star, which has emphasized crime coverage for much of its history, actually began while the raids were just getting under way on Friday night.
The Star's success, which also included the reporting of several details, like potential bomb targets, that continued to elude other news organizations, did not attract much in the way of congratulations from rivals.
The timing of The Star's scoop was particularly unfortunate for The Post and The Globe, which managed to squeeze a small story onto Page 2 in just over half of its copies on Saturday.
www.nytimes.com /2006/06/05/world/americas/05star.html?ex=1307160000&en=00cdef3e4a34c367&ei=5088&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss   (755 words)

  
 Toronto Star - newspaper in Toronto, Ontario Canada covering Toronto local news at Mondo Times
Toronto Star is a newspaper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada covering general news.
Giles Gherson is the editor of the Toronto Star.
Toronto Star contact information is available to Mondo Times Advanced and Professional Members.
www.mondotimes.com /1/world/ca/61/3114/7800   (89 words)

  
 TheStar.com - Gazing into the crystal ball
The unusual platform has been installed in the University of Toronto's Computer Science Department to be used for advanced research in human computer interaction.
The University of Toronto graduate student stands in front of a large, spinning dome with professor Ravin Balakrishnan.
The projected images they toy with are part of their research on user interfaces for the computers of the future.
www.dgp.toronto.edu /~ravin/press/TorontoStar20030120.htm   (1405 words)

  
 Above & Beyond Hockey: Toronto Star Sports, 2 February 2000
In Toronto and in Ottawa and in Montreal and in Edmonton, enthusiastic support of the home side may never have been higher.
It's about the fact that Canada's presence in the NHL game is dwindling, and that the young stars that are produced in Canada are shipped to faraway towns like San Jose and Tampa Bay and rarely seen.
The league wants all-star week in Toronto to be a ``celebration'' of the sport, and they'll likely be successful in creating the illusion as local corporations and fans snap up all the tickets - even at sky-high prices - available for all the events.
members.aol.com /SportNet77/Star002a.htm   (1338 words)

  
 'Toronto Star' Editor in Chief and Publisher Resign
Published: October 17, 2006 1:35 PM ET The publisher and editor in chief of Canada's largest-circulation newspaper have resigned in a shake-up at the Toronto Star, and the daily reported Tuesday that a veteran executive at the company would take over.
Jagoda Pike, who joined the Star's parent company in 1986 and has held a variety of senior positions within the organization, was appointed publisher of the Star and president of the newly formed Star Media Group.
In its latest quarter, Torstar reported earnings fell 28 percent to 25.6 million Canadian dollars ($22.5 million) on revenue of C$390.3 million ($343.1 million) amid slack advertising at the Star and a tumble at the romance fiction subsidiary Harlequin Enterprises Ltd. that was largely blamed on the robust Canadian dollar.
www.editorandpublisher.com /eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003255779   (499 words)

  
 The Hockey Page - Toronto Star
TORONTO 1-0 Some good work, Kilger banging in a rebound off a Harrison shot from the point, Kilger holding off Bouwmeister for the goal.
He will be an all-star, and in a different, earlier Leafs era, end up in another uniform.
The views expressed are those of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Toronto Star or www.thestar.com.
thestar.blogs.com /hockey   (2218 words)

  
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The Toronto Star has now published letters to the editor for three days in a row on the ODA issue.
An EKOS survey for the Toronto Star newspaper on Thursday put public support for the Liberals at 34.7 percent, up 2 points from a poll by the same firm three weeks ago.
The Toronto Star reported Sunday that Anglican Holy Trinity Church, located prominently in Toronto's downtown core behind the Eaton's Centre, will host the five-day "Challenge the Church" event.
www.lycos.com /info/toronto-star.html   (452 words)

  
 azerbic - Antonia Zerbisias - Toronto Star Blog
Sid Adilman, former entertainment editor for the Star and Canadian editor of the show biz bible Variety, died yesterday of heart failure at age 68.
He first joined The Star in 1960 as a summer intern and then general reporter, moving to the now-defunct Telegram in 1963.
Considering his run as a Conservative in the Toronto riding of St. Paul's during the last federal election, I would think he would be sticking to his responsibilities as executive in charge of equipment.
thestar.blogs.com /azerb   (5933 words)

  
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The vast majority of persons in a poll conducted by the Toronto Star wanted genetically engineered foods to be labeled.
Ja is scheduled to return to court on August 30 for his next date in the case.
This 4 star hotel has a solid reputation with state-of-the-art facilities that cater to both the business and leisure traveler.
www.lycos.com /info/toronto--toronto-star.html   (294 words)

  
 Toronto Star - PACT   (Site not responding. Last check: )
It was their first taste, at age 16, of what it's like to be accused criminals.
Even if such a case went to trial, the chance of it falling apart is high, says Rick Blouin, assistant crown attorney at the Toronto East (Scarborough) courthouse.
In 2001 when Blouin, manager of Scarborough's youth court, was approached by Toronto businessmen David Lockett and Dan Cornacchia about setting up a post-charge mediation program for young offenders, he jumped at the opportunity.
www.leasiderotary.com /pact_torstar.htm   (2030 words)

  
 Toronto Star management shakeup sees new publisher, editor
The Toronto Star has replaced its publisher and editor in chief and appointed two veterans of the company to take over the roles.
Pike, 46, was also appointed president of the new Star Media Group, which will include the Star, Torstar's interest in the Metro commuter paper and Sing Tao Daily, the Eye Weekly entertainment paper, Toronto Real Estate News and several other ventures.
Kuntz began at the Star as a copy editor about 26 years ago and worked his way up through the business and city sections before becoming assistant managing editor.
www.cbc.ca /money/story/2006/10/17/torontostar.html   (1281 words)

  
 The Toronto Star
The stock that lifted the Toronto Stock Exchange to impressive gains this year - only to drag it down by a record 840 points Wednesday - fell just $1.75 to $69.80 yesterday.
Teachers at Toronto's public high schools will launch a work-to-rule campaign today by refusing to fill in for absent colleagues, supervise students outside class and take part in any meetings, parent nights or field trips.
The reproduction, modification, distribution, transmission or republication of any material from http://www.thestar.com is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
www.chass.utoronto.ca /~ikalmar/illustex/star_cover_001027.html   (328 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! Television: 'Rock Star' hopefuls flock to Toronto   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Then again, Rock Star: INXS was more popular in Canada than it was in the United States, so there's no telling what the presence of an American guitar god like Eddie Van Halen might do for U.S. ratings.
Rock Star is a TV show at heart, but for the candidates at the Horseshoe yesterday it strictly was about music.
Rock Star is scheduled to run from July through September on CBS and Global.
jam.canoe.ca /Television/2006/03/13/1486346.html   (702 words)

  
 TheStar.com - News
In Monday's Star Tracy Christie is convinced the man who murdered her daughter will kill...
Read up on new variable annuity products designed to provide security for longer lives, how to target emerging markets and why fund rates are dropping in our special section.
The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund was established in 1906.
www.thestar.com /news   (651 words)

  
 Ex-Soldiers Break `Silence' on Israeli Excesses
Yehuda Shaul was born in Jerusalem to an American mother and Canadian father (from Toronto).
Shaul went to school in a West Bank settlement and served in the army from 2001 to 2004.
In Toronto, he spoke at the Winchevsky Centre of the United Jewish People's Order and at the Quaker House.
www.commondreams.org /views06/1217-21.htm   (933 words)

  
 toronto.com, Toronto Movies, Movie Listings, Movie Theatres, Showtimes, New Releases, Cinemas, Film & more
Peter Parker has finally managed to strike a balance between his devotion to M.J. and his duties as a superhero.
The Worldwide Short Film Festival is an annual event in Toronto, bringing in film buffs, critics and filmmakers from all...
His journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to a world where anything is possible?THE...
www.toronto.com /section/movies   (247 words)

  
 Toronto Star Advanced Search
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 TheStar.com - Candidate covers all bases
Toronto council candidate Anthony Caputo, (Ward 1, Etobicoke North), wants to see computer chip technology applied to firearms so only the registered owner could "activate" the weapon, thereby rendering stolen guns useless.
Of course, city council has no power to make it happen, and could only implore the federal government to take action.
Distribution, transmission or republication of any material from www.thestar.com is strictly prohibited without the prior written permission of Toronto Star Newspapers Limited.
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 Toronto Star cuts executives   (Site not responding. Last check: )
TORONTO - In an attempt to bolster its sagging fortunes, the Toronto Star cleaned out its senior management Monday by firing its two top managers.
Although both Goldbloom and Gherson graciously thanked Prichard for his support, sources close to the Star say the two were casualties of a restructuring plan Prichard and his senior management have sold to Torstar's board of directors.
At the same time, Prichard, the charismatic and well-connected former president of the University of Toronto, is also under fire from industry analysts and Torstar shareholders for the company's lacklustre performance.
www.canada.com /topics/news/national/story.html?id=f1f88870-1405-4d36-a781-ac3f3d7252f3&k=67129   (597 words)

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