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Corporate ads appear beside live teen sex talk

Stickam has some 10 million registered users — and most are under the age of 25. Tim Hortons, Rogers, Home Depot and Bank of Montreal are among several large corporations whose ads were displayed prominently on the site.

Tim Hortons: Who will lead the coffee and donut empire next?

The question is, how do you replace Paul House? After an attempt to replace him failed in 2011 – Don Schroeder, promoted from within the company to CEO in 2008, left swiftly three years later – House has been charging ahead with product innovation and expansion th …

Tim Hortons baby gets Timbits for life

The baby born in the bathroom of a Tim Hortons in Windsor, Ont., will receive Timbits for life.  "If little Azauria ever had a craving for a Timbit, she can have all the Timbits she wants,” company spokesperson David Morelli told CBC News.

Man paralyzed on the way to Tim's is walking again with bionic legs

Bionic legs! No more wheeling in to Tim's a wheelchair for this guy. He's walking again!

On Twitter or in Tim Hortons, politicians need to listen

Canada apparently has two new solitudes — the people who go to Tim Hortons and the people who talk on Twitter. This version of the country’s new divide comes to us this week from NDP MP Charlie Angus, who abruptly quit Twitter in part because he found the online co …

McDonald's says coffee fuels its Canada turnaround

McDonald's Corp's Canadian market share is the highest it's been in 15 years, and that's mainly due to its humble drip coffee, the fast food giant's Canadian chief says. Coffee isn't an obvious point of entry in Canada, where doughnut and coffee chain Tim Hortons borders on a na …

Don't Be Stupid, Cupid -- Show Your Love Responsibly

For holidays tainted by commercialism, Valentine's Day gives Christmas a run for the money -- big money... But for consumers with a conscience, the very things Madison Avenue markets as expressions of love are some of the worst stuff you can buy.

Catholic Church urges Montreal Canadiens fans to pray for a playoff berth - thestar.com

With the playoffs just two months away and the hapless Habs currently in 14th place in their conference, perhaps there’s only one thing left to do — pray.

Chocolate's dark secret

The film tells the true and ongoing story of the Grenada Chocolate Company Ltd., which was founded by Mott Green with the assistance of Doug Browne in 1999.

Tim Hortons' Near-Religious Following Protects Dividends

When explaining Tim Hortons (THI), the Canadian coffee chain, to those not familiar with the brand, it is difficult to stress how ingrained it is in Canadian society.

Starbucks trying to woo Tim's regulars with "blondes"

Starbucks is out to gobble up even more market share by targeting coffee lovers who don’t care for its signature burnt taste. The java giant is betting that would-be customers will prefer “blondes.” Starbucks’s new “Blonde” roast promises to  …

Tim beats RIM

Tim Horton’s, maker of coffee and doughnuts, recently became a more valuable company than Research in Motion, maker of the BlackBerry smartphone.

Tim Hortons Doughnuts Beat RIM's BlackBerrys

RIM’s market value has plunged to C$7.2 billion ($6.9 billion) from a record C$84.5 billion in 2008. Tim Hortons Inc.

Condi Rice recalls "Tim Hortons date" with Peter MacKay

Condoleezza Rice's autobiography sitting on a nearby bookshelf is hard for a political junkie to ignore.... What did she have to say about the rumors of her Tim Hortons "trist" with Canadian Defence Minister Peter MacKay?

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez visit Tim Hortons, see Winnipeg Jets game

After a less than encouraging start to their long-awaited re-entry into the National Hockey League, the Winnipeg Jets received a timely boost from Canadian teen singing sensation Justin Bieber Saturday night.

Lesbian couple booted from Blenheim ON Tim Hortons

Dozens of people are planning to protest outside a Tim Hortons in Blenheim on Thursday after a same-sex couple says they were told to leave the coffee shop because they were lesbians.

Tim Hortons adds Lasagna to the menu

Tim Hortons discovered recently that lasagna to Canadians is a comfort food, much like hot chocolate, hearty soups, doughnuts or a steaming cup of coffee. Far be it from the king of comfort food to ignore that opportunity. So Monday, Tim Hortons launched lasagna — a bee …

Tim Hortons prepares to open several more West Michigan locations

A hole in the Grand Rapids doughnut scene is about to get filled. Tim Hortons, a Canadian chain best known for its coffee and doughnuts, is laying the groundwork for several Grand Rapids locations to open over the next year.

Tim Hortons Jack O'Lantern Cake from Cold Stone Creamery

As fall leaves start to grace the trees and Halloween is just around the corner, what better way to welcome the new season than with a deliciously-festive ice cream cake from Cold Stone Creamery? For Canadians hosting spooky Halloween celebrations at home or costume parties at wo …

Tim Hortons sets up shop in Dubai in first true brand export

Tim Hortons' new Dubai location represents “the first true export of the brand,” CEO Paul House said Tuesday, but even after the outlet opened its doors to crowds of Canadian expatriates, the chain is not rushing toward a global presence.

Tim Hortons to open in Akwesasne

The Tim Hortons franchise is one of just a few on Indian reservations.

Tim Hortons: rolling in dough

A bitter court battle is spilling intimate secrets about Tim Hortons’ hefty profits.

Why the morning caffeine 'fix' may be all in the mind

Many of us rely on a cup of coffee to kick start the day but a study shows that the early morning pick-me-up could be all in the mind.

Tim Hortons Double Double: Now An Ice Cream Flavour

Everyone's favourite summer dessert is teaming up with Canada's favourite coffee.Tim Hortons announced earlier this week the launch of its new Double Double ice cream.

Don't supersize our coffee

Tim Hortons has launched a market-test in Sudbury and Kingston that will eliminate the small-size cup.

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