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| Environs inspire local artists All of those plastic bags we use might be useful for at least one artist in Scarborough. Mae Leong decided to collect plastic bags two years ago for making her artwork because she thought they are an icon of our culture. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| The Storefront breakfast club No child should go to school hungry. Since October, this has been the goal of one community around Kingston and Galloway roads in East Scarborough. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Budget is bad for locals: McKay A local MP says he’s worried about how the new federal budget will affect his local constituents. John McKay, Liberal MP of Scarborough Guildwood, says if he could change one thing, he would cancel the GST cuts and rein in spending habits. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Legion welcomes younger people Everyone is welcome to the Sunday brunches held at Branch 258 of the Royal Canadian Legion to help support seniors and veterans. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| The mysterious and wonderful world of dreams Everyone dreams, but what does it all mean? I took my own dreams to analysts across the city and the results were surprising. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Mowat has stellar year It’s been quite a season for Mowat’s boys’ and girls’ hockey teams, and for one of them the journey isn’t quite over. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Bonfires banned before the Iranian New Year Although this time of year is supposed to be joyous for Iranians, one of their traditional ways of celebrating has become an issue in Toronto. Iranians will not be allowed to create bonfires and leap over them this year because the city won’t allow it. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Bottle Service: fit for a king or just his ransom? P.Diddy does it. Paris Hilton too. Do you want to "pop 'dem bottles" like Hollywood royalty? If you're still torn over the price tag, here's a look at what your money will get you at some of Toronto's hot spots. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Worm ambassador visits Centennial College’s journalism class Cathy Nesbitt has found her calling. Worms! Even though she is called the "Worm Lady", Nesbitt has not always been a fan of the creatures. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Cell phones, Internet: redefining social life Do you want to call it quits with your significant other, but contemplating how to do it? Are you biting your nails at the thought of it becoming an ugly confrontation? Worry no more, TELUS Mobility cellular phones are here. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| The everyday evangelist A person on a street corner screaming "praise Jesus!" A man in a white suit on a stage pointing to the camera and saying that you too can be saved as his audience weeps in joy. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Fire at retreat Ryan Fleming and Claudia Morano, two teachers from Pope John Paul II Catholic Secondary, were up keeping watch during an overnight retreat on Feb. 29 when at around 4:10 a.m. they smelled smoke. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| School pools stay afloat for now Rashad Persaud, 8, was slowly putting his face into the water to overcome his fear. An instructor patiently worked with him, gradually building confidence in the local boy and though he was scared, eventually he put his face in. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| The launch of 2008 the year of frog campaign Bob Johnson is holding a frog. It’s a small frog, about half the size of Johnson’s hand, and it seems disinterested in what’s going on around it. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 19, 2008 |
| Students need loan advocacy The debate over student loans and tuition is not new and the issue often sounds so large and complicated that when undergrads, prospective students and parents hear about it, their instinct is to simply be passive. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Travel in time with PJP’s alumni nights For some Pope John Paul II C.S.S. alumni, Tuesday nights are not your average ordeal. Every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m., up to 50 alumni gather in their former high school’s gymnasium to play basketball and volleyball. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Titans lose OFSAA bronze John Woldu hit the back end of two foul shots with one second left to give the H.B. Beal Raiders a razor-thin 49-48 victory over Mother Teresa Titans and the bronze medal at the provincial boys’ basketball tournament at York University on March 5. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Road rage ends in close call shooting Police are looking for a man suspected of shooting a driver in a local road rage incident on March 11. The driver reportedly cut off the suspect near Progress Avenue and Highway 401, near Centennial College’s main campus. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Local orchestra musician won’t put his violin down again Local resident David Colpitts says he’ll still be playing violin in an orchestra when he’s 90. That would be another 28 years, if you’re counting. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Cultural Mosaic shatters ‘boxed’ thinking André Vashist appeared on stage with his upper body trapped in a green-coloured box. For him to get out of that box, the event’s spectators had to yell the word ‘kaboom’ as loud as possible. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Malvern kids have fun at science fair Malvern kids played with slimy goop, built bridges out of Popsicle sticks and made cars race on a track using their feet. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Toronto Zoo to launch $250 million campaign If the Toronto Zoo gets its way, sometime over the next decade visitors to the famous local attraction will be able to make regular visits to a pair of pandas. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| More thefts at local park With almost a dozen car robberies from the parking lot at Glen Rouge Park over the past few months, visitors are beginning to get frustrated. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Kids cook up fun Five year-old Ben is up to his elbows in banana pudding and the excitement is clearly visible as he holds his hand out and makes a chopping motion waiting for class to begin in a dummy class at the Rising Chefs Culinary Centre. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Cadets aim for fun Too often, the story of teens and guns ends in tragedy. But for the teens of the 2881 Scarborough Rifles Army Cadet Corps, their Tuesday meetings at Mowat Collegiate are just the opposite. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| The Importance of handwashing We are inundated by media reports and warnings about an expected pandemic flu. Around the world scientists are developing vaccines and are attempting to predict outbreaks. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 18, 2008 |
| Grow ops spreading like weeds in East Scarborough Single family homes with attached garages are commonly sought by middle class families migrating to Scarborough, but they’re not the only ones interested. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| Where’s the ‘heat?’ If you want to catch your local firefighters at work, chances are the best place is along the highway. That’s where Station 214 gets most of its calls. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| Church launches programs for Malvern community Deveroux Mitchell was looking for a place where he and the kids he mentored from Malvern could play basketball and talk about life. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| Arts briefs I Take This Man debuts. I Take This Man, a comedy by Jack Sharkey, debuts March 27 at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. The play runs until April 6. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| PSAs and news briefs Equity matters at UTSC. The anti-racism Equity Matters group will run its Integration vs. Isolation event on March 17 from 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| Retail employees deserve a break too Boxing Day in Canada is synonymous with mass crowds, good deals, and lots of shopping. But, just because one national holiday is all about shopping doesn’t mean every other holiday should be too. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed March 17, 2008 |
| Ryerson student must wait to learn his fate A first year Ryerson University student was greeted by supporters as he left a hearing to determine his academic future, while the panel convened to hear his case will announce it’s decision in five days. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March12, 2008 |
Carbon tax fuels debate |
| Student censorship a precaution or paranoia? On Feb. 18, Grade 12 student Brendan Jones sat down to write a story for his creative writing class. Of 18 literary devices available for a fictional story – such as irony and allusion – each student writer was supposed to incorporate at least 10 of those devices. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March 9, 2008 |
| Junos offer growth potential Rob Bowman is a Grammy-winning musicologist. He believes that Canada’s annual Juno Awards have helped homegrown artists achieve a larger fan base and a chance at making a living. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March 9, 2008 |
| City faces shortage of crossing guards The Toronto Police Service employs upwards of 700 crossing guards, but that falls short of the number needed to protect pedestrians. The city currently faces a shortage of crossing guards. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March 9, 2008 |
B.C. lures Ontario workers |
| Air time offers boost in battle of the books The last instalment of the CBC Radio One’s seventh annual Canada Reads event aired on Leap Day, Feb. 29, where Paul Quarrington’s novel “King Leary” won the week-long battle of the books. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March 2, 2008 |
Young jazz talent dreams an octave higher than most |
'It's what bandits wait for' |
| Downloading a misconception: Internet levy may hold little benefit for independent musicians An idea to charge Internet users for music downloads has left independent artists wondering if this will help their cause. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 28, 2008 |
| Ad ban would target foods aimed at children Toronto’s Board of Health declared war on Ronald McDonald, Tony the Tiger and other popular icons as they voted to adopt a report that would curb advertising to children under 13. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 28, 2008 |
| Toronto's big snow job: Clean up a boon for some The snow has stopped falling. But now the job of snow removal is just underway in Toronto. Over two weeks’ worth of work and millions in budget expense will be invested in removing snow from city streets. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 28, 2008 |
| Environmental assessments a 'wake-up call' A senior scientist with Pollution Probe warns that Toronto summers are getting dangerously hotter. Quentin Chiotti, a PhD scholar and a scientist with Pollution Probe, lectured on climate change and the impact in Ontario. He spoke at the University of Toronto, recently. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 28, 2008 |
| Walking to Ottawa for autism In the middle of winter this year, Stefan Marinoiu left his home in Scarborough, wearing barely adequate clothes and a Bristol board. The 49-year-old was heading to Ottawa — on foot. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Toastmasters program improves speaking skills Liz Cogger, 57, and Jim Hills, 55, both remember being shy teenagers. Hills grins when he says he might have turned out completely different if he’d only had the courage to ask out the pretty girls in high school. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Staying loyal to regulars I walk into the Net café and look around in surprise. This place is different. It isn’t your typical crowded, body-odour reeking Net café. There are a lot of customers gaming away and nearly all the computers are occupied with zombie-like gamers, but the store seems surprisingly clean and spacious. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Working for Tuition The increasing education cost puts a heavy burden on both local and international students. University students went through hardship to pay for their education cost. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Black history important, month not: students Black History Month is officially underway in Toronto, and some local high school students are not impressed. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Affordable March Break ideas It’s the time of the year when parents get a little nervous. A whole week of trying to keep their kids entertained while they're on March Break. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Titans trample Libermann Mother Teresa Titans moved into the TDCAA senior basketball semifinals with an easy 89-61 victory over Francis Libermann on Tuesday night. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Police briefs Man arrested on gun and assault charges A man was arrested for assault with intent to resist arrest as well as various firearms and drug charges. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Guns for hire How many guns does it take for three attempted murders, a bus driver shooting and a local homicide? Just one, because apparently, criminals know how to share, too. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Black History story time Not everyone gets to be read mythical stories from West Africa in the comfort and seclusion of a castle. But, then again, not everyone is under three feet tall. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 27, 2008 |
| Malvern Family Resource Centre celebrates 25 years of success The Malvern Family Resource Centre celebrated 25 years of success with its annual Orchid Charity Ball held at the Metropolitan Centre last Friday. Based on the number of people, the party was a hit. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 26, 2008 |
| Homework levels can be changed to fit students’ needs Most nights, West Hill parent Lou Cornacchia finds he and his family can’t go out and do anything because of work. It’s just not his work. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 26, 2008 |
East end residents lament loss of YMCA |
| Ontario seniors honoured When Aileen Williams of Toronto received a letter from the Queen’s Park recently, she was very surprised. “I never thought this would ever happen to me,” she said. Aileen was among 26 Ontarians receiving the province’s highest recognition for senior. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 27, 2008 |
Text messaging takes on key role in battle against crime |
Small cars offer big urban advantages |
| Students rally against racism The students and teachers rallied on Jan. 23 at York University following the discovery of racial slurs written on the student centre door. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed March 9, 2008 |
Resource centre helps returning soldiers |
| Torontonians brave winter and warm up to Black History Month It’s Saturday. About 70 people have braved freezing conditions in front of Mackenzie House on Bond Street in downtown Toronto. Walking tour guide Melissa Beynon addresses the group. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 26, 2008 |
| $207,000 for the Rouge Valley Health System Rouge Valley Health System has received a $207,000 grant to help serve more patients. And while it’s not a large amount of funding, officials there say they’re happy to get it. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| Students have mixed reactions to TDSB hotline Local high school students have a mixed reaction when it comes to help lines offered to them. Some students are skeptical about the necessity of these help lines. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| Reading week not all about partying Reading week, more commonly known as spring break, is famous for its extensive partying. However, many university and college students actually use this one-week vacation from classes to do some studying. A look into what some students have planned for their reading weeks. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| How covering up can be fun: Young Muslim women opt for trendier hijabs The hijab is more than a religious head- piece for Muslim women. The versatile garb can be also be a fashion statement, as it come in many different colours, shapes, sizes and prints. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| Car dealership goes out Bob Johnston Chevrolet is getting out of the new car business. A victim of declining sales, the dealership on Kingston Road, west of Galloway Road, has been open since 1973. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| Students going hungry for humanity Child soldiers are on the minds of over 70 Pope John Paul II C.S.S students, and they are giving up an entire weekend to prove it. Students will go without food for 24 hours in support of this year’s selected social justice issue. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
| Residents angry over Markham Bypass proposal Concerns over increased local traffic and possible damage to the environment have Malvern and Highland Creek residents angry over a proposed new road that would connect Highway 407 with Morningside Avenue. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 25, 2008 |
Hair dyes awash in health hazards |
| Get a grip: Snow tires work, experts say Awareness, not legislation, is the key to getting more Ontarians to use winter tires, according to Sergeant Cam Woolley of the OPP’s highway safety division. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 25, 2008 |
Scramble intersections set for spring trial run |
Jessica outlasts field of 72 at spelling bee |
| Proposed cellphone tower sparks protests in Guildwood Recently declared activist Karina Howard stands knee-deep in snow, pointing to a staked-off area to one side of the parking lot behind the Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 25, 2008 |
| Candidates face off on poverty in Toronto Centre by-election debate A woman approached the microphone to question five would-be MPs in the ornate grand ballroom of the Sutton Place Hotel, on the evening of the first provincially declared Family Day. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 25, 2008 |
| Sport shooters debate how to and where to safely store their weapons A murder in the heart of the city on Jan. 14, was unlike the usual gang-related shooting Toronto has come to know. The bullet was shot by a 22-year-old licensed gun owner with no criminal record, killing an innocent bystander. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 25, 2008 |
| Residents upset over flooding issue When the 43 Division police station was erected at 4331 Lawrence Ave. E. a few years ago, residents expected it to have a big effect on the neighbourhood. One of those effects couldn’t have been predicted by anyone – flooding. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Sports Briefs West Hill basketball team eliminated in semi–finals. After a perfect 7–0 season, the West Hill senior boys basketball team was eliminated from the city championships in the semi–finals by Eastern Commerce Saints, 73–57. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Metal Music Fatigue With a vast amount of metal bands and shows to see, the metal music scene is alive in Toronto. However, there is extreme uncertainty as to whether the scene is getting enough support in order to get out of its dormant state and expand. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Bad timing for election buzz Instead of looking forward to multi-coloured flowers and relaxing picnics with the family, Canadians are being slapped in the face with the possibility of a spring election. The only colours we’ll likely be seeing in April are those red, blue, orange and green campaign signs. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Family Day business Most local residents were off for Family Day. However, not everyone was happy about this new holiday with many complaining about its timing, confusion and the affect on business. The majority of local businesses were closed with video stores, restaurants, and ski hills being the busiest. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Arts briefs Massage for a good cause. Support the fight against HIV/AIDS in Africa at Centennial College’s HP Campus. The Massage Therapy Program’s fifth annual fundraiser runs March 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Snow falls affect local businesses Neighbourhood students in Toronto may be enjoying the days off from school that the on-and-off winter storms have brought. But local businesses are cringing at the thought of more snow because it means less business. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Sister’s jazz it up By day, they work in the field of information technology. By night, they croon old jazz tunes from the likes of Ray Charles and Norah Jones. Vocalist Cheryl Duetsch and vocalist/keyboardist/trumpet player Darryl Ducommun make up half of "Jazz And All That," one of the bands featured at Sister’s restaurant during its Friday jazz nights. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| West Hill athlete excels in Paralympic Games Adam Lancia’s passion for his sport is as strong as ever, and he’s hoping that will help lead him to Beijing for the Paralympic Games. The local resident has been on the men’s national wheelchair basketball team since 2002 and he wants a shot at his second world games. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Malvern magician 'Chance' a real card He can swallow a bead and slowly push it out of his eyeball. He can turn a plain looking handkerchief into a living animal within a split second and he can make things disappear and reappear in the oddest places. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Young women prepare for second trampoline qualifier Scarborough Gym Elites is in many ways rather ordinary, sitting tucked away amongst factories and industrial buildings on Coronation Drive. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 24, 2008 |
| Mowat’s ladies miss their ace What goes on in Vegas may stay in Vegas, but the timing couldn’t have been worse for Mowat’s senior girls volleyball team. Rebecca Glancy, who had led the 8-1 team all season, was down in Nevada while her school team was playing in the City Championships. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 23, 2008 |
| Play inspires hope Greg Nowlan believes the story behind To Kill a Mockingbird still needs to be shared, and he’s going to get a chance to do just that. Nowlan will lead the cast in the stage version of the classic Harper Lee novel at Scarborough Village Theatre. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 23, 2008 |
| Locals enjoy skate day Toronto Police Services 43 Divison holds a free Family Skate Day at Heron Park Arena on Feb. 15. Nearly 400 participants enjoyed the festivites which plenty of volunteers and sponsors made possible. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 23, 2008 |
| Fire guts section of Toronto's entertainment district A massive fire has devastated a section of Toronto’s historic entertainment district, leaving scores of buildings in ruins and an untold number of residents out on the streets. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 20, 2008 |
Fate of Toronto hockey shrine still unclear |
| Graffiti seen as art, an eyesore, and a legal nuisance, residents told In a small room inside a building that began its life as police station, concerned Beaches-East York residents and their local city councillor gathered to get tips on graffiti removal. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 20, 2008 |
| New city licence to sell dogs won’t help Two of the area’s top dog breeders agree that if you buy a puppy at a flea market, you’re simply asking for trouble. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 19, 2008 |
| Winter sports threatened by unseasonable weather Warmer than usual weather in January may have been nice for most Toronto area residents, but not everyone was happy. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 19, 2008 |
| Crane Contemplates Flying South Kyle Crane is a young man with a big decision to make. The 18-year-old graduate of Woburn Collegiate has received attention from an American college for his lacrosse skills, and he, as with hundreds like him across the country, will have to decide if he will travel the distance to study and play. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 19, 2008 |
| Weather can't douse Goodwill's family spirit Freezing rain pelted down on Toronto yesterday, forcing some outdoor Family Day weekend festivities to proceed with almost no partakers. Most people did not dare venture out into the sleek streets, deciding instead to stay home. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 17, 2008 |
| A name-and-shame conundrum A top criminal defence lawyer says police acted irrationally by holding a high profile media conference in which it named 21 alleged child porn users nabbed in a province-wide sweep. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 17, 2008 |
| Gamers battle through online field to capture Xbox prize Two Toronto based game designers have developed and launched a videogame that has made the jump from being popular, online freeware to Xbox exclusivity. at The Centre for Creative Communications – Filed Feb. 17, 2008 |
| False multiculturalism We’re living in a country of "false multiculturalism." Immigrants no longer come to Canada to be Canadians, they come because they can be whatever they want and live in Canada. We live in a society of hyphenated identities. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 15, 2008 |
| Teens react to shocking smoking statistics Health Canada reports that teens are turning away from cigarettes, with the lowest percentage of teen smokers since 1965 occurring last year. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 15, 2008 |
| Scarborough roads forgotten during and after snowstorm Some East Scarborough residents are upset over what they say is an outright neglect of their roads by snow plowing crews following large storms. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 15, 2008 |
| Toronto’s new blue bin program flawed? It’s only been two months since Scarborough was introduced to the city’s new blue bin recycling program, but there are already some bumps appearing. at the HP Science and Technology Centre – Filed February 15, 2008 |
| Litter Guy picking up his life, hopes, and other peoples' trash, one piece at a time In front of Old City Hall, a man wearing dark green army pants, dirty All Star sneakers and a bundle of sweaters bends down to pick up a used Starbucks coffee cup. He puts it into his garbage bag. Filed February 14, 2008, at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| Litter Guy picking up his life, hopes, and other peoples' trash, one piece at a time In front of Old City Hall, a man wearing dark green army pants, dirty All Star sneakers and a bundle of sweaters bends down to pick up a used Starbucks coffee cup. He puts it into his garbage bag. Filed February 14, 2008, at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| After party beats prom Everybody knows what happens at prom after-parties, right? After-parties are often shown by Hollywood movies as wild celebrations where under-age teenagers engage in sex, drugs and drinking without any adult supervision or prohibitions. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Police Briefs Suspect armed and dangerous Police are searching for Jezreel Moxam, 21, a suspect in several crimes, including assault and robbery. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| The destructive power of a single handgun One gun, multiple murders After 26 months of investigation, police have arrested and charged a Toronto man with attempted murder on a TTC driver who was shot in the Morningside Avenue and Sewells Road area. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Uproar over new school: Backlash for Africentric plan approval Scott Harrison knew he was paddling against the tide when he voted against an Africentric alternative school, amidst the sea of ‘yes’-vote Scarborough trustees. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| In defense of procrastination If you think you are the only one up at 4 a.m alternating between rocking back and forth in fetal position and frantically pounding at your keyboard, don't worry. You're not the only one. But this type of behaviour is not condoned by everyone. As the trend of procrastination sweeps through schools across the nation, one reporter wonders why it is met with such ill will. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Mowat’s Gaels rule the rink With the exam break done, the red-hot Mowat Gaels are anxious to get back to business. And why wouldn’t they be? at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Miller’s misplaced priorities Mayor David Miller is tooting his own horn after unveiling what his administration is calling "the first balanced budget since amalgamation". But to achieve this feat he had some help. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Valentine’s Day just ain’t what it used to be With Valentine's Day around the corner, several couple are protesting the day, finding it to be too commercial. This article will examine how dating, newlywed, and married couples plan on crushing cupid this year. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Homosexuals in Scarborough lack equality East Scarborough may be recognized for its diverse cultures and acceptance of different races, but tolerance for gay, lesbian and bisexual people is still lacking, say local residents. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Arts briefs Zoo hosts Polar Bear Days - 97.3 FM EZ Rock is giving away half-price admissions to the Toronto Zoo in a promotion ending Feb. 29. Hosts Stu and Colleen try to predict the temperature of the day. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Sports briefs Warriors fall in valiant battle In a devastating loss Tuesday, the West Hill C.I at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Scarborough man moonlights as ref Bill Hagans is not your typical computer technician. When most people his age (52) would choose to relax, the local resident suits up as a Canadian Football League official during his time off from work. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| No sting for taxpayers The city’s plan to install a stingray touch tank exhibit at the Toronto Zoo will not cost taxpayers any money, Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker of Ward 38 says. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| PSAs and Briefs Save a gorilla by recycling a cell phone Help raise money to save gorillas by bringing old cell phones to the Toronto Zoo. ECO-CELL, a green cell phone recycling and fundraising company has partnered up with the Toronto Zoo to help its conservation programs. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Breast cancer program breaks barriers For many immigrant women, having their breasts screened for cancer may come with many barriers. Cultural norms, for example, may stop them from going to male practitioners, leading them to avoid any type of screening. Others may prevent women from examining themselves – a crucial step in early detection of breast cancer. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| In search of the perfect cup of coffee When it comes to coffee, most people will settle for whatever wakes them up in the morning. But for some, like Manic Coffee owner Matt Lee, each cup of coffee has its own unique personality and style. And with the development of the Clover, a new machine that is supposed to have perfected the French press, coffee lovers and casual drinkers alike can try their hand at detecting the subtleties of this morning staple. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| More diversity needed to save hockey in Scarborough Hockey in Scarborough is in trouble. Why is it struggling? What can be done to save it? Who can help? Well, if you?ve recently arrived in Canada, you could be the answer. Read on to find out how. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Letters - a dying tradition Older generations in this technologically advanced society feel the pressure to catch up. At the same time, the younger population is slowly losing the beautiful tradition of letter-writing that has been around for years. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Scarborough battles a bad first impression What do people think of when they hear the word Scarborough? What images come to mind when mention of Toronto’s sprawling eastern suburb is made? at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Archeologist opens the book on Black History Month |
| An ancient hairstyle refuses to fall out of fashion What exactly do dreadlocks mean in today's society? Karen Wallington, owner of Toronto studio Knot Just Dreads, and Adrianna Hepper, founder of Knotty Boy, dispel myths and talk about the who's getting dreads and why. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Garden blooms early Not every gardener nurtures plants or trees with snow. However, at the beginning of February, the East Scarborough Storefront got off a head start and launched their year-long project Community Garden at 4040 Lawrence Ave. E. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Councillors speak about 2008 budget proposal Ward 44 Councillor Ron Moeser is not in favour of the new budget proposal because it includes a property tax increase of almost four per cent for homeowners. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| MPs can’t agree on election East Scarborough’s MPs, all Liberals, do not agree on when a federal election will finally come, but one has a bold prediction: The government will not last beyond the next six weeks. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Ignoring the obvious Sometimes ignorance is hardly bliss at all. Ignoring a problem like sexual harassment seems to do two things to encourage those doing it to continue, and degrade the person who is victimized by it. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Performances ring in Year of the Rat For Yong-Xin Wong, producing and directing the Spring Festival show at the Chinese Culture centre was not just a matter of entertaining people, it was also an obligation. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Gorilla expert visits the Zoo From a genetic point of view, the gorilla is one of humans’ closest relatives and Thomas Breuer is determined to help ensure we treat our family properly. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Students weigh in on sexual harassment at school Recent reports say female students in the Toronto District School Board experience harassment daily, but this does not seem to be the case in local high schools according to students surveyed. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Catholic schools consider uniforms If the Catholic board wants to require all elementary school students to wear uniforms or have a strict dress code in the fall, they’ll have to go through Gail Kunitomo to get there. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Students and teachers join the Africentric debate The opinions of local educators and students have flown below the radar in the days since the decision by the Toronto school board to approve Afrocentric schooling. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Times have arrived Alexander James wants to get back on the road and start performing his new material live. The local member of the band The Times is a singer and a songwriter who has recently completed a demo with his band. And it was a long haul. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Youth with Asperger’s finally get funding It’s time for children suffering from Asperger’s syndrome to have their voices heard, says a volunteer with Autism Ontario. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| From rags to riches: An inspiring immigrant story The struggle between where you came from and where you are is often a difficult one. A man born in Fiji shares the story of his past and present and his intriguing story of going back home. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Hey, Mr. DJ, put the record on When people mention a club disc jockey, thoughts of wild parties, drugs, and loud music almost immediately come to mind. And they are partially correct. But can a DJ do more than entertain partygoers? A glimpse into the life of an immigrant DJ from North York reveals much more. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Helpful or hurtful: MPP plans bill to cap payday loans Samantha Williams admits that she’s not very good at budgeting her money. She needed cash quickly. She went to four payday loan companies that promised quick money in exchange for post-dated cheques and high rates of interest. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| Zoo's 'Stingray Bay' draws fire An animal rights activist says Toronto Zoo officials are mutilating animals for a new exhibit. On May 16, the Toronto Zoo plans to open a petting zoo of sorts, but with a twist: patrons will be able to touch and interact with stingrays. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Toronto police build bridges, one classroom at a time |
Alleged sex predator was volunteer at school |
Move over or be fined, drivers told |
Father-daughter team bring wind energy to the urban home |
Library bringing stories to the readers |
| Tax clinics offer valuable outreach This year thousands of people across Toronto will turn to free tax clinics to file their taxes and ensure they get the services and benefits they are entitled to. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Audiences get up close and personal |
| All of Toronto gets dressed up with tourism designation The city of Toronto is looking at a plan that will allow it to be designated a tourism area. The plan was brought forth as a result of the Toronto Act that came into effect in January, 2007. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| City explores alternate avenue to youth-crime prevention While political battles over gun control and crime rates continue in Queen's Park and city hall, Toronto focuses on the next generation in an attempt to prevent crime before it happens. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Big Brothers, Sisters leave a lasting impression |
| Member of Manley commission says Afghans need Canada to stay the course The future of Canada’s military role in Afghanistan remains uncertain and is a topic of serious political debate. In tandem with the release of the Manley report, Pamela Wallin, journalist and Canada’s Consul General to New York City, spoke recently at the University of Toronto about Canada’s “moral responsibility” to the country. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| Community split over the assassination of Benazir Bhutto Despite media reports, Pakistani immigrants living in Canada were divided in their reactions to Benazir Bhutto's death. Muzna Siddiqi and Arsalan Ahmed, two Pakistani Canadians, share their opposing views on what Bhutto and her political regime stood for. Questions are raised about the fairness of the event's media coverage in the West, and whether or not media outlets provided a fair description of Bhutto's character. Bhutto’s past has not been forgiven or forgotten by all. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
Toronto firefighters turn up the heat |
| Cyclists saddle up, bundle up against winter's chill Mid-winter cycling demands more than protection for the cyclist. As Toronto bicycle enthusiast Margaret Hastings-James learned in the saddle, today, her bike required a bit of TLC too. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Board votes 11-9 to approve Africentric school |
| Boys and Girls Club told to vacate premises The Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club of Toronto is being asked to vacate its Randolph Avenue location after the owners of the building decided not to renew a lease held by City of Toronto on behalf of the charity. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
Vandalism takes bite out of TTC budget |
| World environment changing before our very eyes, say adventurers Two Canadian adventurers shared stories and their first-hand experiences of climate change on populations in two very different environments. at the Centre for Creative Communications |
| Free programs cost more A proposal to increase user fees for some community centre programs by as much as 50 per cent was met with mostly positive reaction at a public meeting in Scarborough earlier this month. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Lunch at the plaza Officials at a local high school are trying to create opportunities during lunch for students so they won’t hang out at the local plaza. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| From high school to university For most students, getting through high school is hard enough, but transitioning into university and being able to maintain good grades sometimes seems like an unattainable feat. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Scarborough restaurants left out of Winterlicious Scarborough restaurants, including those here in the east end, are conspicuously absent from the Winterlicious dining program. The event, which runs from January 25 to February 7, features set menus ranging from $15 to $150 at some of Toronto’s top-rated restaurants. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Councillors grill writer over ‘Scarlem’ article Toronto Life writer who agreed to explain a recent article on "Scarlem" to community council stood by his words under intense questioning last week. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| City ends land clash Don York, chair of the Manse Valley Community Association, and his wife Sharon have been living in Scarborough for nearly 39 years, and they have trouble believing the Wood Green Ravine has been leveled by a bulldozer. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Comic Books Rising Even though the comic book market is not as large as it once was, and doomsayers sometimes to emerge to proclaim their death, comics are hanging in there. Expanding ideas of what comics are, growing academic respect, and comic book movies have all helped boost the profile of the once lowly comic book. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Extreme Resolutions It’s 7 a.m. on cold, dreary January morning. You struggle to wake up, but have no choice. Whatever commitments you have are now back in full swing with the dawn of a new year. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Olympic Celebration A traditional Chinese opera and fan dancing performances stole the show at the Chinese-Canadian Youth Talent Competition Award this month in Scarborough. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Hair Schools – cheap alternatives for a new do Whether you’re looking to do something drastic, or just need a trim, why pay more than you need to for a hair cut? Hair schools in Toronto need you. Their students are trained and supervised by professionals and need the practical experience. The next time you want to change your look, think outside the mall and check out one of the city’s best-kept beauty secrets. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| Vancouver Actress Visits Toronto She has toured North America performing her self-written play to university and high school students over 300 times. She has won roles on popular T.V. shows The L Word and Cold Squad. She sings opera, she performs in Broadway musicals, and she loves Canadian art forms. Meghan Gardiner is an actress who visited Toronto to perform at local university campuses this month. at the HP Science and Technology Centre |
| A wrench in the gears of Warmachine |