Date of Scarborough Centre debate changed to Sept. 29
An all-candidates debate for the Scarborough Centre riding has been rescheduled.The debate was initially scheduled for the evening of Sept. 22. But because of the availability of the candidates, the...
View ArticleMarathon city service cuts meeting process blasted
CITY HALL - After 20 hours of frequently heated deputations and debate, Toronto's executive committee sent a mixed bag of recommendations, deferrals and referrals on the controversial Core Services...
View ArticleGUEST COLUMN: Board of trade a useful source for HR partnerships
Each month, Toronto Business Times solicits opinions from four experts on a question of relevance to the small business community. This month’s question is: Small businesses often don't have enough...
View ArticleGUEST COLUMN: Share expertise and share the expense
Each month, Toronto Business Times solicits opinions from four experts on a question of relevance to the small business community. This month’s question is: Small businesses often don't have enough...
View ArticleGUEST COLUMN: Look to outsourcing to fill SME needs
Each month, Toronto Business Times solicits opinions from four experts on a question of relevance to the small business community. This month’s question is: Small businesses often don't have enough...
View ArticleCasey House launches campaign to raise money for new home
Downtown Toronto's Casey House is embarking on a massive multi-year project that promises improved support for those living with HIV/AIDS.Casey House has offered palliative and home care, outreach...
View ArticleFire claims 80-year-old victim
The body of an 80-year-old woman was found after fire crews extinguished a two-alarm blaze at 57 Huron Street, near Dundas Ave. West late Saturday, Oct. 1.The victim's grandson exited the home, but ran...
View ArticleHalloween Hootenanny offers chills and thrills at Black Creek village
Black Creek Pioneer Village is promising to fright (within reason) and delight families this Halloween season.Halloween Hootenanny offers events and activities for the whole family, from the youngest...
View ArticleMedication lost at Dufferin and Lawrence
Police have issued a public safety alert after potentially harmful drugs were lost in North York Saturday, Oct. 1.Police said a container of Oxycodone and a container of Alprazolam were lost in the...
View ArticleBallroom dancing waltzes in for people in wheelchairs
If you or your partner are in a wheelchair but still want to trip the light fantastic, the Toronto chapter of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada has a dancing program for you.The MS chapter and...
View ArticleKiwanis Festival seeks volunteers
ETOBICOKE - The Kiwanis Music Festival is seeking Keynote volunteers to help them support the development of the performing arts in Canada's talented young people.
View ArticleOlympic gold medalist drops by 'active' Toronto school
CITY CENTRE - Students at St. Monica Catholic School were paid a visit by Olympic gold medal winner Hayley Wickenheiser.
View ArticlePublic waterfront spaces win design awards
CITY CENTRE - Two new public spaces along the waterfront have each won a 2011 Toronto Urban Design Award.
View ArticleLeslieville's Printing Factory Lofts win design award
The Printing Factory Lofts, at 201 Carlaw Ave. in Leslieville, have been granted an honourable mention by the five-member jury of the 2011 Toronto Urban Design Awards.The local development, a joint...
View ArticleUniversity of Toronto Scarborough hosts arts festival
University of Toronto Scarborough's annual arts festival brings together its unique culturally diverse community to experience a day of creativity Thursday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.The...
View ArticleCouncil approves community hub for former Timothy Eaton school
SCARBOROUGH: Toronto Council approved a $29-million community hub in northwest Scarborough.
View ArticleStudents raise funds for child hunger
The Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) is hosting a week of events from Oct. 3 to 7 marked by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) as Feeding Toronto's Hungry Students Week.TFSS, an...
View ArticleSenior, teen targeted in muggings on Bathurst
A senior was hurt during a mugging in the Bathurst Street and Lawrence Avenue area Sunday, Oct. 2.Police said a masked man came up to a 75-year-old man, threw him to the ground and stole his necklace...
View ArticleSarah's food drive growing to meet the needs of hungry residents
Sarah Jordan has an ambitious goal in mind to help people in need.The nine-year-old is organizing her annual food drive and this year she's set a goal of collecting one tonne of food. This is the...
View ArticlePlans for BMX skills park in High Park moves forward
The City of Toronto along with biking enthusiasts are exploring the possibility of creating a BMX (bicycle motocross) skills park in the parking lot in the south east corner of High Park, according to...
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