Lawmakers fail to gag celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay Jun 20, 2008
In an April 27, 2008 file photo British chef Gordon Ramsay speaks during an interview in Burlington, west of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. An Australian Senate panel rejected calls Thursday, June 19, 2008, to ban certain swear words on Australian TV following an inquiry prompted by a popular series on restaurant kitchens with foul-mouthed British chef Gordon Ramsay. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Floods sink Midwest rail traffic Jun 20, 2008
Ken Hoexter and Christian Wetherbee, research analysts for Merrill Lynch & Co. Inc., noted in a report that the significant flooding in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Missouri and Illinois has hit rail traffic, particularly for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Co. and Union Pacific Corp., which have extensive networks in that region ... Both Burlington Northern and Union Pacific have warned on their second-quarter profits because of the flooding and the surge in fuel costs ... Burlington Northern said... (Globe and Mail)
Portrait of a couch potato Jun 20, 2008
Joseph Berlingieri, an internist and medical director at Pounds for Health, a medical weight-management and research centre in Burlington, Ont. says the relationship between screen time and weight is like the chicken-and-egg scenario: which comes first. (Globe and Mail)
Water-Logged Iowans Sort Through the Wreckage Jun 20, 2008
On Main Street in Burlington, pumps shot a stream of flood water out of the aptly named Two Rivers Trust and Bank. "I turned on my pump to get rid of the water and that wasn't enough. So I went and spent US$200 on a second one -- together they seem to be handling the job," said Christina Carle, who was pumping water from her Burlington home's basement ... (Additional reporting by Kay Henderson in Des Moines, Nick Carey in Burlington, Sam Nelson in Chicago; writing by Andrew Stern; Editing by... (Planet Ark, United States)
Around Barnstable June 19-25 Jun 20, 2008
Linda Hutchenrider will attend the one-week session at St. Michael s College in Burlington, Vt. in late July. (Yarmouth Register, MA)
Mississippi River Levees Break, More at Risk Jun 19, 2008
LeRoy Lippert, chairman of emergency management committee for Des Moines County, Iowa, said volunteers and aid workers in the town of Burlington filled 2. 5 million sandbags in the past week before the river crested. (Planet Ark, United States)
Travel should be avoided on Iowa's Great River Road scenic byway Jun 18, 2008
Clinton, Camanche, Folletts, Princeton, LeClaire, Panorama Park, Riverdale, Davenport, Buffalo, Montpelier, Fairport, Toolesboro, Oakville, Kingston, Burlington, Wever, Fort Madison, Montrose and Keokuk. Bridge lane restrictions or closings due to flooding include U.S. 61 bridge in Fort Madison, U.S. 34 bridge in Burlington, U.S. 136 Bridge at Keokuk, Iowa 92 bridge at Muscatine. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
At Last! Ice Cream That's Good For You! Jun 17, 2008
Canadian young entrepreneurs create award-winning high protein, low fat, mineral fortified frozen yogurt BURLINGTON, ON, June 17 /CNW/ - Chris Delaney and Amanda House have beat the odds and created the perfect frozen snack ... YoPRO Treats Inc. head office is located in Burlington, Ontario. (Canada Newswire)
New problems ahead for flood-stricken Iowa Jun 17, 2008
Sandbagging was under way in Burlington, a key rail hub, to build the city's levee system and protect it from the river; 350 people had been evacuated ... About 30 inmates from the Iowa State Penitentiary helped to sandbag in Burlington, a city of about 27,000 ... State officials girded for serious flooding threats, sending 500 National Guard troops to Burlington. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ottawa urged to press Celil case Jun 15, 2008
His wife and four children live in Burlington. The Uyghur people are a Muslim ethnic minority in China. (Toronto Star)
Flooded roads, rails limit Midwest shipping Jun 14, 2008
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. is experiencing delays along its key routes along the Mississippi River - from Ft. Madison, Iowa, to Memphis, Tenn. A bridge over the Cedar River along Burlington Northern lines has collapsed, and another owned by Union Pacific is being monitored for possible washout. (AZCentral -- Business)
True north, strong and pricey Jun 13, 2008
Even with the high cost of gas to run his car, the 72-year-old Burlington retiree says it was worth the trip. "I was way ahead after the first can of paint. And the gas was cheaper there, too," he said, adding that he filled up his tank before heading back to Canada. (Toronto Star)
Union Gas: Building for the future Jun 12, 2008
BURLINGTON, ON, June 12 /CNW/ - Union Gas today announced the completion of a new energy efficient and environmentally friendly building to serve as the new Burlington regional centre. The announcement was made at the site of the new building, 4475 Mainway, Burlington ... Union Gas' new Burlington office has been built to a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold standard and features state-of-the art energy and environmental technologies. (Canada Newswire)
Canadian Stocks Fall, Led by Canadian National, Royal Bank; Suncor Rises Jun 12, 2008
Rival Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp. was rated ``short-term sell'' by UBS AG analysts, who said that the second-largest U.S. railroad may cut its profit forecast on rising fuel prices. fell 3. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
UPS to expand logistics campus in Burlington, Ontario Jun 11, 2008
Larger Distribution Centre to Provide Quicker Turn-around for Customers BURLINGTON, ON, June 11 /CNW/ - Less than two years after its grand opening, UPS Canada is already expanding its Burlington strategic logistics campus ... The centre, located at 4156 Mainway in Burlington, will expand from its current 800,000 square feet in two buildings to more than 975,000 square feet with the addition of a third distribution centre ... "For us, involvement at the local level will remain a key aspect of... (Canada Newswire)
Campus cafs get an A Jun 11, 2008
"I've always appreciated that we don't have to eat pizza and French fries all the time," says Mr. Prince of Burlington, Ont. One of the reasons Neil Prince chose the University of Guellph was for the food its cafeterias were serving. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Anne and the Island Jun 8, 2008
Travis Murray and Laurie Gonsalves are visiting from Burlington, Ont. Mr. Murray stands out among Anne tourists because, unlike most, he's wearing a Harley-Davidson owner's patch. (Ottawa Citizen)
Lettes hold their own Jun 7, 2008
The Venezuelans, national heroes back home, are training at Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa before they head out to face National Fastpitch League teams and play in the Canada Cup. Games like the ones against the Lettes are important to coach Ramon Lopez because he must pare his roster to 15 players who will make the trip to China. (Pekin Times, IL)
Burning down the couch Jun 7, 2008
"The fire is way more intense," said Paul Wade, 27, from Burlington, Ont. who attended couch-burning parties every spring while studying at Acadia University in Wolfville, N.S. "The most interesting thing is how hyped everyone gets when burning a couch. It seems like the animal comes out when it's lit on fire.". (Globe and Mail)
Patheon reports second quarter results Jun 6, 2008
The results for Niagara-Burlington operations and the Carolina, Puerto Rico operations have been segregated and presented separately as discontinued operations in the consolidated financial statements ... In connection with this initiative, on January 31, 2008 the Company sold its Niagara-Burlington commercial OTC manufacturing business to Pharmetics Inc. Pharmetics acquired the assets, including equipment, facilities and land at the Company's facilities in Fort Erie and Burlington (Gateway... (Canada Newswire)
Video Games Live Jun 5, 2008
January 17 - Burlington, VT - Flynn Center Perf. Arts 24 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre. (IGN PS2)
Royal Canadian Mint issues special centennial commemorative coins Jun 5, 2008
Limited to a mintage of 25,000 and designed by Burlington, Ontario artist Jason Bouwman, selective gold plating adorns the reverse and the edge for a stunning effect. This coin is available for $59. (Canada Newswire)
Boomers own – and owe – more than ever Jun 5, 2008
You're mortgage should not last longer than the asset, said Mr. Andreana of Burlington, Ont. If you spend your second mortgage on a car or something with depreciating value, you could really find yourself in a bind. (Globe and Mail -- National)
West 49 profit falls Jun 5, 2008
BURLINGTON West 49 Inc. suffered a net loss of $4. 2-million in its first quarter as comparable-store sales tumbled 8. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
`Put your money downtown' Jun 5, 2008
The Royal LePage survey is far from comprehensive, comparing only four urban neighbourhoods (Leaside, Moore Park, The Annex and North Toronto) with four suburban areas (Burlington, Richmond Hill, Unionville and Woodbridge). The figures might have been different if popular urban communities such as the Beach were included along with other suburban neighbourhoods such as Pickering, for example. (Toronto Star)
Catholic school board rejects HPV vaccine Jun 4, 2008
BURLINGTON, ONT. Public health nurses will not be welcome at Halton Catholic schools this fall to administer a vaccine to fight a virus contracted through sexual activity. Trustees voted Tuesday night to not provide space in its elementary schools for the delivery of the HPV vaccination to girls in Grade 8. (Globe and Mail)
Riding The Rails Jun 3, 2008
However, there are two U.S. railroads I want to bring to your attention, both of which have some Canadian ties: Kansas City Southern (nyse: - - ) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe (nyse: - - ). These are not formal recommendations, but they popped out during my in-depth study of the North American railways as attractive buys at this time. (Forbes -- Markets)
Burlington industrial plaza damaged by fire Jun 2, 2008
A fire in Burlington has engulfed one place of business and has left two other units severely damaged after flames spread from a parked vehicle into an industrial strip plaza early this morning ... The man tried to fight the fire, but was overwhelmed as it quickly grew, said Burlington fire prevention officer Ben Rotsma. (Toronto Star)
My tornado vacation May 30, 2008
This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Burlington Union, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. . (Burlington Union, MA)
Burlington student's project recognized at national science fair May 24, 2008
Burlington student's project recognized at national science fair News May 23, 2008 A Burlington student has been recognized for his efforts at a national science competition ... It was a little more than two weeks ago that Burlington's Brady Reardon felt he had let his best ... For the first time, property owners will have to obtain a $75 permit from the City of Burlington. (Burlington Post)
A Woman to Admire...Ithaca College's first female president and longtime leader Peggy R. Williams faces a brave new world: retirement. What will IC be like without her? May 22, 2008
She had previously worked at Trinity College in Burlington, Vermont, as associate academic dean, chair of the business and economics department, and associate professor ... "I like small communities. I like beautiful places. I would not have accepted opportunities, and I didn't, in places like Manhattan. I felt like Ithaca looked like Burlington, but without the suburbs. I never thought I'd live in a place with the lake so close. I'm a real water person and that was amazing." Williams reminisced... (Ithaca Times, NY)
Gordon R. Jensen May 21, 2008
He is survived by: his wife, Betty of the town of Arthur; children Charles Jensen of the town of Arthur, Roderic (Michele) Jensen of Burlington, Wanda (Chris) Knez of Cornell and Lynn Nicholson of Pueblo, Colo. and family member Clifford Jensen of Eau Claire; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Vt. Business Expo Opens May 21, 2008
South Burlington, May 21, 2008. The region's largest business-to-business trade show begins today in South Burlington. (WCAX.com, VT)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 18, 2008 May 18, 2008
In 1941, Clark rode in the cab of the three-car Burlington Zephyr from La Crosse to Savannah, Ill. at a time when this was the fastest scheduled run in the world. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Celebrating a century May 17, 2008
Atria Longmeadow Place in Burlington, approaching its 10th year of service to the elderly, celebrated a milestone when it honored two residents for reaching the century mark ... This Wicked Local sitesponsored by: Burlington Union, P.O. Box 9191, Concord, Massachusetts 01742. (Burlington Union, MA)
Habitat makes dreams come true for three families May 14, 2008
Burlington resident Millicent Walala, a nurse, and her two children are excited to be getting a home of their own ... Cheques for Habitat for Humanity Halton can be sent to 1800 Appleby Line, Unit 10, Burlington, ON, L7L 6A1. (Independent and Free Press)
The good and bad of Mother's Day May 12, 2008
Velma from Burlington writes: This will be my first Mother's Day without my mom, as she passed away in September 2007. Over the past few years, the day was always spent as a family, having dinner at my brother's house. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Goalie feels a little tender May 11, 2008
" The gold medal game is that day in Quebec City.But Thomas's summer is filling up fast. He will run a couple of hockey camps in Vermont, bringing him closer to the Burlington campus where he starred as a Catamount in the '90s. He also has a July trip planned to Helsinki, where he'll attend a 10-year reunion of the club that won the pro title there. In August, he expects to join Fernandez and Rask in a goalie tuneup camp here in Boston, directed by Bob Essensa and Eli Wilson, which will be the... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Ont. must act now to get hospitals reporting C. difficile: union May 10, 2008
Ontario is putting more lives at risk by not moving more quickly to require hospitals to report infections like C. difficile in the wake of 62 deaths at a hospital in Burlington, Ont ... The group is calling on the province to hire more hospital cleaners and require hospitals to review their infection-control practices to prevent the kind of outbreak experienced at Burlington's Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital and other Ontario hospitals ... But he dismissed the idea of a broader investigation... (CBC.ca)
You can count on them May 10, 2008
Why we use the Arabic number system. From Saturday's Globe and Mail. (Globe and Mail)
Hospitals under pressure to reveal C. difficile outbreaks May 10, 2008
Amid this week's news that a severe outbreak of the so-called Quebec strain of the disease led to 62 deaths at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Mr. Smitherman vowed to introduce mandatory reporting of such infections by the end of the year. "I believe that moving forward with mandatory reporting will prove to be a very, very powerful enhancement to patient safety in the province," Mr. Smitherman told reporters. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Obituary: Robert D. Paul May 10, 2008
Arrangements under the direction of the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, Burlington. For online guest book visit www. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Man Struck, Killed By Train Was Talking On Cell Phone May 8, 2008
The victim was 50 years old and from Renton, said Gus Melonas, a spokesman for Burlington Northern Santa Fe. The train, also traveling northbound at approximately 80 mph, sounded the horn to warn the subject and attempted to apply the emergency brake but could not avoid hitting the subject who apparently did not hear the train, said police. (KIRO TV, WA)
Tufts University wins four of five awards from Northeastern Association of Graduate Schools May 8, 2008
As a scholar of renaissance and gender studies, Baskins is widely published in scholarly journals such as Art History, the Oxford Art Journal, The Burlington Magazine and Studies in Iconography. Baskins book, Cassone Painting, Humanism and Gender in Early Modern Italy (Cambridge, 1998), was awarded an Honorable Mention by the Society for the Study of Early Modern Women. (Medford Transcript, MA)
C. difficile exacts heavy toll at Ontario hospital May 8, 2008
Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington announced yesterday that 91 of the 177 patients diagnosed with Clostridium difficile, commonly known as C. difficile, over a 20-month period ending last December died in the institution. It blamed the disease for 62 of the deaths. (Globe and Mail -- National)
- Local Linens ‘n Things to survive store cuts May 8, 2008
BURLINGTON The Burlington Linens n Things store will remain open despite an announcement Friday by the retailers parent company that it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The New Jersey-based Linens Holding Co. cited the impact from the current economic downturn in its decision to file for bankruptcy. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
MicroStrategy Announces First Quarter 2008 Financial Results May 2, 2008
"We intend to exploit this competitive advantage aggressively in the marketplace." New Customers and New Deals with Existing Customers in Q1 2008 Included: Amica Mutual Insurance; BJ's Wholesale Club; Bluegreen Corp.; BMC West Corporation; Burlington Coat Factory; Capital Group Companies; Capitol Indemnity Corporation; CommonHealth, LP; CSK Auto Corporation; EDS / Navy; Idearc Media Corp.; Katz Group Canada Ltd.; LowerMyBills. com; Lund Food Holdings, Inc.; MapQuest, Inc.; Memorial Sloan... (PR Newswire)
Meet the heavy lifters of Quebec's airwaves May 2, 2008
millard also owns a million shares (worth about $8-million) and sits on the board of Burlington, Ont. -based Waste Services Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company whose largest shareholder is another big Hamilton name, the DeGroote family of Laidlaw fame. (Globe and Mail)
Like a Bat Out of Hell, Meat Loaf: In Search of Paradise Soars Into Select Cineplex Entertainment Theatres in High-Definition for One Night Only Apr 22, 2008
BRITISH COLUMBIA - 7 pm PST SilverCity Coquitlam Cinemas SilverCity Riverport Cinemas 170 Schoolhouse Street 14211 Entertainment Way Coquitlam, BC Richmond, BC SilverCity Victoria Cinemas Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver 3130 Tillicom Road 900 Burrard Street Victoria, BC Vancouver, BC Galaxy Cinemas Nanaimo Famous Players Orchard Plaza Cinemas 213-4750 Rutherford Road 160-1876 Cooper Road Nanaimo, BC Kelowna, BC Colossus Langley Cinemas Cineplex Odeon Strawberry Hill Cinemas 20090 91A Avenue 12161... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
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William Dalton, Burlington NCApr 21, 2008 @ 02:45 PMWhat he said about middle America in SF was said in the PBS/Charlie Rose interview folks. it wasn't a slip of the tongue. (Human Events Online)
Be a meningitis hero for your child Apr 21, 2008
"Prevnar is the only vaccine currently available to all Canadian children that protects against seven different strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae, which account for approximately 80 per cent of invasive pneumococcal diseases in children aged six months to five years," says Dr. Dion Neame, Chief of Pediatrics at Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital in Burlington, Ontario. "The 13 valent vaccine for pneumococcal diseases, currently in development, is the next generation of the current vaccine,... (Canada Newswire)
CIRCOR Raises Earnings Guidance for First Quarter of 2008 Apr 19, 2008
77 Per Diluted Share BURLINGTON, Mass. April 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CIRCOR International, Inc. (NYSE: ), a leading provider of valves and other fluid control devices for the instrumentation, aerospace, thermal fluid and energy markets, today raised its earnings guidance for the first quarter ended March 30, 2008. (PR Newswire)
Live Smart Diabetes Expo: Your Recommended Serving of Healthy Lifestyle Information Apr 19, 2008
Canadian Diabetes Association Hosts Live Smart Diabetes Expo in Burlington BURLINGTON, ON, April 19 /CNW/ - The Canadian Diabetes Association and Title Sponsor Pfizer Canada are pleased to host a Live Smart Diabetes Expo in Burlington today ... "That's why we are hosting today's Expo. This is where information crystallizes into knowledge and empowerment sets in." The Burlington Live Smart Diabetes Expo brings together products, resources, speakers and experts to show how Canadians can help... (Canada Newswire)
SE Asia gold explorer makes management changes Apr 18, 2008
Its head office in Burlington. AGF Funds Inc. has named Robert Lyon as senior VP and portfolio manager of three resource funds. (Business Edge)
Sports retailer West 49 reports a loss Apr 17, 2008
BURLINGTON, ONT. West 49 Inc. has tumbled to a full-year loss of $2. 4-million, down from a prior-year profit of $4. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Nanny knows all (and she may already be dishing) Apr 16, 2008
Burlington father of three Doug Alexander and his wife have employed three live-in nannies over the past four years. While the food company executive says their nannies become members of the family and he doesn't change his behaviour around them, he says he's not the type to cross the line anyway. (Globe and Mail)
To a pack of pedal pushers, a bike trip is the ride of a lifetime Apr 13, 2008
If you like the ups and downs of New England, POMG Bike Tours of Vermont (Peace of Mind Guaranteed) has several trips in the Green Mountain State, including its Cycle Vermont Bed & Breakfast Tours, in which tour leaders take cyclists from Burlington to the Lake Champlain islands to the Northeast Kingdom, almost to Canada. The trip is rated moderate to difficult, depending upon which options you choose. (Boston Globe)
Vermont university cuts Canadian studies funding Apr 12, 2008
"Symbolically, [the cut] speaks very clearly to the fact that this administration simply doesn't care deeply about the study of Canada on this campus," history professor David Massell said in an interview from the Burlington campus. Paul Martin, the fittingly named director of Canadian studies, says losing the $35,000 annual allowance will force the program to close its office, shave research assistance and cancel its annual trip to Ottawa. (Globe and Mail -- International)
West 49 Inc. to recognize non-cash, goodwill impairment charge Apr 8, 2008
Charge relates to underperformance of Off The Wall banner Toronto Stock Exchange Symbol: WXX BURLINGTON, ON, April 8 /CNW/ - West 49 Inc. (TSX: WXX) (the "Company"), Canada's leading action sport retailer, today announced that as part of the Company's annual review for impairment of goodwill and intangibles in accordance with CICA Section 3062, it anticipates a $3. 5 million, non-cash write-down of goodwill associated with its Off The Wall banner in the fourth quarter for the fiscal year ended... (Canada Newswire)
West 49 takes a $3.5-million writedown Apr 8, 2008
com: West 49 takes a $3. Globe and Mail Update. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The Book of Negroes wins fiction prize Apr 7, 2008
TORONTO (CP) Anna Porter of Toronto, Victoria-based Craig Boyko and Burlington, Ont. native Lawrence Hill were among the winners Tuesday night at the Writers Trust Awards. (ChronicleHerald.ca)
Artist created BAC's 'Rebecca' Apr 6, 2008
REBECCA Artist Haydn Davies' vibrant contribution to the city's landscape can be found in front of the Burlington Art Centre ... REBECCA Artist Haydn Davies' vibrant contribution to the city's landscape can be found in front of the Burlington Art Centre ... Artist created BAC's 'Rebecca' By Dennis Smith News Apr 06, 2008 Prolific artist Haydn Llewellyn Davies is probably best remembered in Burlington for his orange aluminum sculpture 'Rebecca', a fixture on Lakeshore Road since 1978. (Burlington Post)
So many fond memories of Cattermole Apr 5, 2008
When the Burlington Community schools hired three new coaching teachers and dropped all Art classes I went into real estate and soon became a broker in Iowa, Illinois and Missouri and owner and operator of my own business, with offices in Ft. Madison and Keokuk. Again, when I began making enough money to save something, I went to the library and studied a book by Vanetta Van Castle about investments. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
IPICO announces senior management appointments Apr 4, 2008
BURLINGTON, ON, April 4 /CNW/ - IPICO Inc. (TSX-V: RFD) today announced that, in line with its plans to enhance its senior management team, Mr. Laurentius Human is joining the Company as Executive Vice President and Mr. Luther Erasmus, previously Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed President of Innovations for IPICO Inc. Mr. Human has been a member of IPICO's Board of Directors since the Company's formation in March, 2006. An electronic engineering graduate and resident of South Africa,... (Canada Newswire)
Over 80 Doctors Donate Income to Fight Poverty in Africa Apr 3, 2008
Our roots as human beings all came from Africa, and we owe it to ourselves as a species to take care of our roots," says Dr. Sichler. The World Health Day Challenge has not only garnered the support of physicians, but a wide variety of health professionals ranging from social workers, to nurses are also participating. These health care professionals believe that the global community has a part to play in supporting health and development beyond the geographic boundaries of their communities -... (Canada Newswire)
