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This city is the hub of medical research in Canada, with dozens of state-of-the-art facilities and new labs opening all the time. And Torontonians are the lucky beneficiaries, with access [...]

Canada's Tim Hortons donut shop is bulking up its effort to expand in the U.S. and they opened several stores in Manhattan. The company first opened a store in the U.S. in 1984 and it seems that the company struggles for a long time before finding success in a new market.

ON A GREY October afternoon at the Good Earth vineyard in Beamsville, Ont., a crowd gathers around a cluster of steaming stainless-steel vats set up mere feet from the rows [...]

A REVIVING GLOBAL economy and mounting unrest in the Arab world are stirring renewed fears about a long-term spike in oil prices. Earlier this month, as protests in Egypt peaked, [...]

LAST WEEK, American Apparel named a new chief financial officer, the latest in a string of short-lived executives tasked with saving the sinking clothing chain once heralded for its ethical [...]

WITH THE PRICE OF GOLD currently hovering around US$1,300 an ounce--up 45 per cent since early 2009--Ontario's mining towns are exhibiting the classic symptoms of a boom: inflated house prices, [...]

Writer Nancy Ankowitz says that introverts seem to get grouped with social misfits but introverts are someone who recharges by spending time alone. Ankowitz advises introverts to use their strengths in quiet strengths such as writing and listening as well as to learn how to speak in public.

BEFORE RETIRING in 2006, Jonathon Power was notorious for shouting at refs, throwing fits and playing an unpredictable, vicious game of squash, but also winning every major championship. Now a [...]

There were several luxury-condominiums that stalled in Canada due to the lack of financing in the fall of 2008 but the high-end market seems to have thawed a year later. One condo broker says that they see people are back buying million-dollar property.

The article reports that health organizations and governments across the world have started focusing on the issue of vaccine hesitancy. The group which has attracted the maximum attention from researchers is the overprotective parents who delay their children's vaccination because they believe vaccines do more harm than good.

The author presents a personal narrative of her experiences as a journalist dealing with topics including the overseas flight that made an emergency landing in Goose Bay Newfoundland, September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, and the "Mayday", a Canadian television series.

The article discusses the rising trend of domestic adoption in Canada as of 2012. It highlights the case of couple Jeff and Elizabeth Fennelly who applied for adoption of a child in 2010. It states that Ontario keeps 10,000 foster children each year and the number of public adoption in the province has increased gradually, up by 21 percent from 2009 to 2010. It mentions that infertility rate in Canada has doubled in the last 20 years.

The article discusses office romance or dating. According to the author, most companies feel squeamish about the subject and do not even like to admit that it exists. However, some corporations, including Southwest Airlines, AT&T and Xerox, not only allow office dating but also see it as something positive for both the employees and the company. INSET: THE PARTNERS: FIVE FAMOUS COUPLES WHO MET AT THE OFFICE.

The article offers business world predictions for 2012. Topics discussed is the expected implosion of the housing bubble in China, the crash of the Canadian housing market, and that Mitt Romney will win the 2012 U.S. Presidential election. Also considered are Germany's economy, the likelihood streaming video services will outperform broadcast television, and Russia's political power. Gadgets like tiny printers, powerful tablet computers, and encrypted USB storage devices are mentioned. INSETS: COULD CHINA BUY HUSKY?;WILL KINDLE PUMMEL THE iPAD?;WILL THE HOBBIT BE THE BIGGEST BLOCKBUSTER OF ALL TIME?;ON WHY WE SHOULD COOL IT

The article discusses the survival strategy of the company Maple Leaf Foods. The impact of the appreciation of the Canadian dollar on the company is tackled. Some of the restructuring efforts of Maple Leaf helped to increase its profits in the third quarter of 2011. The company's management looks at cost-cutting as the way to widen margins and seeks to implement this by modernizing manufacturing facilities. Chief financial officer (CFO) Michael Vels explains the consequences of cost-cutting.

The article focuses on Canadian companies' views about parental leave. According to the author, majority of businesses do not like existing regulations which provide year-long parental leaves. He states that the worst impact is the need to spend money on temporary employees who may not be as skilled as the one taking the leave of absence, while worrying that the employee in question will eventually leave anyway. He adds that more male employees are also taking advantage of parental leave.

The cover story predicts that the Canadian housing market will crash in 2012. According to the article, the residential real estate market in Canada has experienced uncommon growth over a long period of time. The author argues that such growth is a sign of a financial bubble that will soon burst. The article cites concerns that were expressed by the leaders of three major Canadian banks about the housing market in January 2012. The article argues that Canadian housing is overvalued that condominium development in places such as Toronto, Ontario, is oversupplied as compared to other major North American cities. The article states that Canadian home buyers must be aware that their houses may not increase in value for several years. INSET: ON WHY WE SHOULD COOL IT.

The article reports on the entry of the Canadian coffee shop Tim Hortons into the U.S. market. Tim Hortons opened stores in Manhattan, New York City, replacing spaces previously occupied by Dunkin' Donuts. According to Tim Hortons president and chief executive officer (CEO) Don Schroeder, the move is part of efforts to grow in the U.S.

The article focuses on the infrastructure industry in Canada, highlighting Canadian firms' potential skill and technology in building efficient and resilient houses in northern communities. Senior mechanical engineer Richard Lay highlights the importance of better quality housing. The proposal of a combined solar and ground-source heat pump project for 100 homes in Moose Factory is mentioned.

The article predicts that Germany will continue to, as the author argues, economically dilute itself into the European Union during 2012. The article states that Germany's neighbors wish Germany and prime minister Angela Merkel would take a stronger leadership role in European affairs. The author argues that the value of the euro will fade if Germany does not intervene.

The article predicts that Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin will attempt to re-create an alliance between Russia and former Soviet Union countries in 2012. The article states that Putin will attempt to take political control of the Kremlin and that protest movements against Putin will fizzle. Comments from risk analyst Cyril Kopytin are offered.

The article predicts that regularly scheduled television programming will cease in Canada in 2012. The author argues that media outlets such as Netflix, YouTube, and Apple are making video delivery by television networks obsolete. The article cites a 2011 study that indicates that Canadians watch more video content online than Americans and British citizens.

The article predicts that former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney will be elected president of the United States in 2012. The author argues that the 2012 U.S. presidential election will be decided on the status of the U.S. economy and that Romney's business background will be to his advantage. The article contrasts Romney's trade policies with those of U.S. president Barack Obama and what a Romney presidency might mean for Canada. INSET: ON A THIRD U.S. NATIONAL PARTY.

The article offers previews of several wireless and computer products that are scheduled to be released in 2012 including the HTC Status mobile telephone, an Apple TV from Apple, and the Asus EEE Pad Transformer Prime computer tablet. INSET: WILL KINDLE PUMMEL THE iPAD?.

The article predicts that the Chinese economy will begin to collapse in 2012. It analyzes the potential consequences of a decline in the Chinese economy within China and around the world. According to the article, the Chinese stock market indicated declining trends during the latter half of 2011. The article also focuses upon the Chinese housing market and its impact on the overall Chinese economy. INSET: COULD CHINA BUY HUSKY?.

The article offers information on several gift items suggested for executives including the Nikka Taketsuru Japanese whisky, lambskin gloves and a bamboo keyboard.

The article offers information on electronic communication etiquette in the workplace. Employees are advised to accept their employer's Facebook request while managers are recommended not to accept those they receive from subordinates. The use of all capital letters (caps lock) in e-mail messages is not recommended. Making sure that one's mobile phone is set to silent or vibrate mode during meetings is advised.

The article discusses how a workspace can help boost employee productivity. According to studies, the benefits of using warm colours in a workplace include stimulating motor efficiency and improving the detail orientation and accuracy of workers. A Cornell study of air-conditioned Florida offices found that cold employees committed more mistakes and were less productive. A British study found that job stress can be minimized by sunlight penetration and a view of natural elements.

The article profiles Master of business administration (MBA) student Deepika Lobo, who is studying health administration at the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University after moving to Canada from India.

The article profiles Duncan Fulton, senior vice president of communications for Canadian Tire, who is studying for his Master of business administration (MBA) degree at the Richard Ivey School of Business at Western University after working for Canadian Premier Dalton McGuinty and Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.

The article discusses how to manage employees and productivity during the summer. The article argues that employers should be realistic about the fact that employees wish to be off and suggests that companies can institute a flexible or compressed workweek, let staff work remotely, and plan for vacations in advance.

The article discusses the work-life balance of employees. It explains that many companies lack efficient metrics to evaluate the productivity of billable-hour employees, leading to long hours of work and pressure to stay late. Comments from Ronald Burke, professor of organization studies at York's Schulich School of Business, are also presented.

The article focuses on bring-your-own-device (BYOD) policies concerning employee-owned electronics. It states that multinational corporation Cisco was an early adopter of BYOD when it started the policy in 2007. It mentions in 2012 Cisco expects employees to purchase their own devices but will pay service fees for full-time employees. Marketing Manager David Mahdi at global online security firm Entrust talks about security concerns with mobile technology and company control over data.

The article discusses the economic potential of the motion picture "The Hobbit," due to be released in 2012.

The article predicts that Canadian citizens will earn less money in 2012 than in 2011. It analyzes wage growth in Canada during 2010 and 2011, and the impact that economic downturns in Europe had upon Canadian earning power. The article states that Canadian businesses will be reluctant to raise pay during fears of a recession in 2012.

The article predicts that many Canadians will opt for private health care service in 2012. It examines a funding plan for health care presented by Canadian finance minister Jim Flaherty. According to the article, the plan calls for a fixed rate for five years with future changes dependent upon the growth of the Canadian gross domestic product (GDP). Comments from former Bank of Canada governor and deputy minister of health David Dodge are offered.

The article looks at several ways to get the most out of perfectionists in the workplace. According to author Jeff Szymanski, perfectionism is one of the sub-types of obsessive-compulsive disorder and perfectionists are thorough and dependable. The flaws of perfectionists include their inability to prioritize tasks. Managers are advised to recognize the tasks that suit perfectionists.

The article discusses the growing popularity of loose-tea shops. Davids Tea has grown to 40 locations across Canada and plans to open 20 more in its quest to dominate the growing retail tea market. The article cites that tea has become one of the fastest-growing menu items in Canada. Tea consumption is expected to increase by 40% in 2020. It attributes the tea trend to baby boomers who are increasingly mindful of their health.

The article focuses on the efforts of companies to help their employees maintain work-life balance. Firms are providing massages, concierge services and implementing rules about after-hours electronic mail (e-mail) to reduce their BlackBerry phone usage. Cisco Canada human resources director David Clarkson stresses the possibility of using technology to improve the work-life balance. A survey of Cisco employees discovered that staff productivity and satisfaction were increased by telecommuting.

The article announces that the U.S. company American Apparel has named John Luttrell as chief financial officer (CFO) in an effort to revitalize the company and avoid a financial collapse.

The article discusses how the high price of gold has led to a boom in Ontario, Canada's mining towns. According to the author, defunct mines are being revived and increased exploration is taking place as the price of gold continues to rise. Topics include an overview of the gold mines operating in Ontario and the economic impact of exploration projects on mining towns, such as increased real estate development.

The article deals with the increasing number of older employees and how employers can manage them. According to authors Peter Cappelli and Bill Novelli, the increase in the number of older employees was due to the increase of life expectancy. Employers are advised to acknowledge both the value of older employees and their workplace needs. It describes how Kevin North, chief executive officer (CEO) of software company Dyadem, effectively manage older employees in the company.

The article focuses on the celebration of the 13th annual Snowking's Winter Festival in Yellowknife in Canada's Northwest Territories in March 2007. Frozen amid Great Slave Lake's rainbow cluster of houseboats, a snow-and-ice castle built by Yellowknife resident Anthony Foliot is the hub of the month-long event. Each weekend throughout the month, various kid-friendly daytime events are offered, such as puppet shows and hockey games, as well as evening festivities, including an in-the-castle film festival.