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A report commissioned by the Toronto Board of Trade on global urban prosperity has given Calgary the top mark. Calgary was awarded an “A” while Toronto tied for fourth with a “C” — the same grade given to cities such as Boston, London and New York. Vancouver came in eighth and Quebec City placed 10th — both with an overall grade of “C.” The Conference Board of Canada study, which is based on information gathered before the economic downturn, says Toronto is an attractive, livable city, but is languishing economically and is not very competitive.
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tawa, said women should consume about 1,600 to 1,800 calories per day, while men should limit daily intake to about 2,000 to 2,400 calories to maintain a healthy weight. A child’s intake would be based on age and weight. Providing calorie content in school cafeterias is a key component of the OMA proposal since one in four Canadian children are considered overweight or obese, and three-quarters of obese kids grow up to become obese adults.
Ottawa is providing nearly $1 billion in guarantees calculated to reassure consumers and parts suppliers that do business with shaky auto companies, most notably General Motors and Chrysler. Industry Minister Tony Clement said yesterday Canada will follow a U.S. program and guarantee warranties on new vehicles Tony Clement sold by GM Canada and Chrysler LLC. But the minister surprised some with his candid admission that the survival of the automakers is no longer assured given last month’s decision by Washington and Ottawa to send the two back to the drawing board on their restructuring plans. “There used to be a phrase in the auto sector, ‘too big to fail.’ I don’t think that phrase exists anymore,” said Clement. “Clearly we want the restructuring plans (at GM and Chrysler) to be approved,” he added. “But it’s not the only option. We have to ready ourselves for other options, including Chapter 11 in the United States and bankruptcy protection here in Canada.” Clement said the warranty guarantee, which could cost the government up to $185.3 million, gives consumers confidence that if they buy a vehicle from one of the two automakers, the service warranty would be honoured even if the company fails. THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Soraya Nanji’s mother, Nimet Allibhai, middle, is comforted by Soraya’s former roommates, Tylar Bertie, right, and Lisa Dagg, left, as Soraya’s brother, Aly Allibhai, far right, looks on. Soraya Nanji was hit and killed by a truck while crossing at Front Street and Blue Jays Way last week. Friends and family returned to the intersection yesterday to lay flowers.
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Doctors recommend listing calorie counts on menus
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In a bid to fight the rising obesity epidemic, the Ontario Medical Association is calling on restaurant chains and school cafeterias to post calorie counts on the menu along with their prices. By revealing the caloric content of foods on offer, both adults and children would be better equipped to make healthier choices, the doctors group said yesterday. “Ontario’s doctors are not telling people what they can and can’t eat, but when you do eat out, you
should know how many calories you are consuming,” said OMA president Dr. Ken Arnold. The OMA is urging the Ontario government to enact legislation on the listing of calories. As well, the group wants a widely disseminated education program — not only in schools, but even in promotional ads on public transit, for instance — to tell consumers what consti-
tutes a healthy daily caloric intake. “We know that most people consume more calories than they are aware of,” Arnold told a news conference. “But even for those who know the importance of calorie intake, this information is currently hard to find.” Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, medical director at the Bariatric Medical Institute in Ot-
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