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The article presents news briefs about noteworthy individuals for the week of July 16, 2012. Canadian minister of international co-operation Bev Oda announced her departure from the Cabinet. News anchor Anderson Cooper confirmed long-standing perception that he is gay. Actor Katie Holmes filed for divorce from her husband, actor Tom Cruise.

The article reports on the accomplishment of Jon Livolsi and Tom Damrath, computer laboratory partners of SUNY Ulster, in the U.S.-Canada NetRiders Skills Challenge of Cisco Networking Academy. It states that the competition tested the collaborative and technical skills in computer networking and information technology (IT) of the students. It notes that the two ranked second in the quarter Academy Coordinator against other students who registered in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

A calendar of events in November-December 2015 in Calgary, Canada is presented including "Legend Has It" theater, "Christmas at the Opera" opera, and arts and crafts shopping "Market Collective".

The article reports on Canada's Fashion Cares AIDS fundraiser. The event started as a ad hoc fashion show and has grown into a major event, attended by celebrities and fashion icons, eager to see the performers and risqué revues. Corporate sponsorship has not toned down the event, but it has brought its annual fundraising take to $1 million.

Presents information on several dance classes being offered in Canada. Pole dancing at Aradia Fitness in Vancouver, Canada; Hula Dancing at Makana Aloha Hula in Winnipeg, Manitoba; Ballet at National Ballet School.

Presents the artists and the listings of their photographs of performing arts in Canada featured in the fall 2003 issue of 'Canadian Theatre Review.' David Cooper; Michael Cooper; Ken Kam; Trudie Lee; Yves Renaud; Cylla von Tiedermann.

The article offers information on upcoming events in Canada in October 2015 including the Edmonton International Film Festival, the theatrical production "The Good Bride," and the Oktoberfest Edmonton.

A quiz concerning the domestic vacation destinations in Edmonton, Canada is presented.

Focuses on theaters in Vancouver, British Columbia. List of Vancouver's theatrical offerings as of December 14, 1998; Information about the Livent production; Details on the industry; Problems facing the industry.

Reports on Elvis Stojko of Canada as the possible skater to take home the gold medal in the men's division at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan. The strength in his skating; His style, that the judges have finally acknowledged by making him the reigning world champion; His martial-arts approach to routines; Other men to watch in the competition.

Discusses concern over the state of Canadian figure skating as of February 1997. The disappointing number of Canadians qualifying for the International Skating Union Champions Series Final in Hamilton, Ontario in February and March 1997; Worries about Canada's likely performance at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan and the 2000 world championships; The success of singles champion Elvis Stojko and dance team Lynn Bourne and Victor Kraatz.

Features the L'Ecole Nationale de Cirque, the National Circus School, Montreal, a singular institution that captures the imagination of young people seduced by the desire to run away and join the circus. Montreal's acclaimed Cirque du Soleil; Housed in the restored Dalhousie Station; Three categories of students; Professional program the main focus; Growing international renown; Success at the Paris-based Festival of the Circus of Tomorrow. INSET: The circus of dreams, by B.C..

The author discusses her experience attending a performance of the opera "Einstein on the Beach," composed by Philip Glass, as well as an honorary dinner before the performance, at the Luminato festival in Toronto, Ontario. She explains why she hated the opera and said she often finds art described as "avant-garde" to be merely empty. The Griffin Poetry Prize is also discussed.

This article presents information about Dan Goldberg, CEO of Telesat Canada. Goldberg was hired by BCE to help it sell Telesat. Telesat was sold to Canada's Public Sector Pension Investment Board and Loral Space & Communications Inc.and Goldberg continues to work on the reorganization and integration with Loral's Skynet division.

This article blames the NHL for making Canada's national sport an object of ridicule. Whatever NHL commissioner Gary Bettman does in his Manhattan office, he doesn't seem to spend time reflecting on his surroundings. If he did, he might see parallels between the city then and his battered sport today -- both confounding to outsiders because of their casual acceptance of violence, and neither seeming capable of reversing their decline. In New York, people decided enough was enough. The NHL is unwilling to see itself as others see it. Under Bettman, it's tried desperately to be perceived as a major sport in the U.S. -- and failed, in part because its reputation for gratuitous violence leads to the NHL being seen as a toy sport -- live pinball, with real blood.

Analyzes the theatrical adaptation of playwright William Shakespeare's works in Canada. Theme of the drama 'Mamma Mia'; Overview of the book 'Adaptations of Shakespeare: A Critical Anthology of Plays From the Seventeenth Century to the Present,' edited by Daniel Fischlin and Mark Fortier; Role of theater in the development of creative theatrical ability.

Focuses on the Royal Agriculture Winter Fair horse show that was held on November 2 to 11, 2001. Information on the social scene provided by the show; Details on the shows provided by the Royal Agriculture; Fashion connection of dressage in Canada.

The article presents the author's views on the wage and price control policies of the administration of Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau in 1976. The author mentions the total across-the-board price freeze passed by the Socialist British Columbia. He also offers information on a teacher's strike that occurred in Toronto. He also discusses the increase in all levels of government spending in the country. He comments on the limitation of the government to exercise leadership.

Offers a savvy show-shopping guide to Toronto stages for summer 1994. The plays `Show Boat, `The Phantom of the Opera,' `Crazy for You' and `Miss Saigon'; Their plots, key players, the peaks, telephone numbers.

Reports that for a quarter century, Toronto Dance Theatre (TDT) has provoked and inspired Canadian Dancers. Celebration of its anniversary; Founders David Earle, Patricia Beatty, and Peter Randazzo; History of company; Earle, artistic director who will pass the torch to Christopher House in September 1994.

Winter tires are a tough sell for many reasons— our recent history of mild winters and the proficiency of all-season tires being the two most obvious. In fact, only one-in-four Ontarians switch over. They eventually trudge to the nearest tire store and stand in line with the other weary souls who didn't think they needed winter tires either. The headline pointed out that bad weather didn't have to be bad news if you had Goodyear winter tires. One just needs effective media, innovative creative and, of course, Goodyear winter tires.

The article profiles grocery chain Loblaw Cos. In March 2007, the company posted its first annual loss in 19 years. But in the last year, the Canadian grocery giant has embarked on a comprehensive five-year plan to revive the business, supported by a bold new marketing vision. Galen Weston Jr., executive chairman of Loblaw, is said to be the antidote to the modern-day mega-corporation that is why he appears in the company's advertisement.

The article reports that Aardman Animations has selected HIT Entertainment to manage the licensing and home entertainment rights in the U.S. and Canada to three of its properties. Stephen Moore, COO of Aardman, expressed satisfaction over the partnership. The properties of which HIT will be in charge include "Wallace & Gromit" and "Shaun the Sheep."

The article presents information on four recent advertisement campaigns in Canada. AIM's current outdoor campaign is not breathtakingly original thinking, but not much in the financial sector is. The problem for any concept is how to translate it effectively to other media. This television spot is evidence of that challenge. The campaign by Canadian Club is targeted at an audience young enough to appreciate the DJ scene but old enough to remember backwards masking, these new ads for Canadian Club vise nifty audio tracks to grab attention.

Focuses on the customer services in home improvement warehouses in Quebec. Criticisms on customer service offered by Cossette; Shopping experiences of the people in Home Depot; Persons responsible for the success of the campaign.

Presents information on theater performances in Toronto, Ontario. `Boxhead,' a stage play; `The One I Love,' a musical.

Reviews several dance performed by the Toronto Dance Theater at the Joyce Theater in New York City, New York from January 19 through 24, 1999. `Good Vibes,' choreographed by Mitch Kirsch; `The Provincial Suite,' choreographed by James Kudelka; `Vena Cava.'

Presents news updates of events pertaining to performing arts in Toronto, Ontario as of November 1999. Exhibition of the musical `Forever Swing,' directed by Dean Reagan at the Elgin Theatre on December 5, 1999; Staging of `Swingstep' at the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts on November 28, 1999; Lionel Bart's `Oliver!' at the Princess of Wales Theatre on January 15, 1999.

Evaluates the dance performance of Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal at the Florence Gould Hall in New York City, New York. Members of the group; Dances performed.