By Katie O’Connor In a city of small spaces like Toronto, loud and obtrusive neighbours can become more than just a mere annoyance. Conflicts rise as the weather heats up, which is why making nice with them has never been more important. St. Stephen’s Community House (260 Augusta Ave.) offers a free mediation program for […]
Entries from June 2011
St. Stephen’s Community House will settle your dispute – for free!
June 30th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Tags: Liberty · News · People · General
Casa Loma under new (old) management: city regains control
June 30th, 2011 · Comments Off on Casa Loma under new (old) management: city regains control
By Katie O’Connor After years of power struggles, the City of Toronto took control of Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace) from the Kiwanis Club, which has managed the historic castle for almost 75 years. The city owns Casa Loma, but had contracted out management to the charity since 1937. In exchange for ending the management […]
UTS gets the slow boot
June 13th, 2011 · Comments Off on UTS gets the slow boot
By Síle Cleary The University of Toronto School (UTS, 371 Bloor St. W.) board is eager to enter into discussions with their academic partner, the University of Toronto, in order to clarify the terms of the school’s relocation plan. Last month the UTS board was formally notified by U of T that their $48 […]
Tags: News
TDSB green energy program in danger
June 10th, 2011 · Comments Off on TDSB green energy program in danger
By Julia Manoukian The Toronto District School Board has jumped on the green bandwagon with a long-term solution that seemingly kills two birds with one stone, but the upcoming provincial election could bring all this to a halt. Unveiled May 19, and born at Hillcrest Community School (44 Hilton Ave.), a groundbreaking partnership between the […]
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Let’s make liquor laws an election issue
June 9th, 2011 · 2 Comments
By Emina Gamulin A recent immigrant just got a job in Toronto and wants to celebrate. She walks into a convenience store and looks for some beer. Unable to find any, she asks the clerk behind the counter where she might find some. “We don’t sell beer here.” Confused, she walks out and spots a bar […]
Tags: Editorial
Festival on Bloor turns 15
June 7th, 2011 · 2 Comments
By Cara Waterfall Festival on Bloor started as a bet between local business owners and has become a summer staple for Annex residents. Credit: Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Festival on Bloor (FoB) originally began with a disagreement between Andrew Kilgour and former James Joyce Irish Pub (386 Bloor St. W.) owner Robert Costello. “I […]
Locals say Kensington Market shooting outside after-hours an isolated incident
June 6th, 2011 · Comments Off on Locals say Kensington Market shooting outside after-hours an isolated incident
By Julia Hennessey The Kensington Market community was back to its peaceful self just two days after three men were wounded from gun shots fired in an alleyway. Just after 4:30 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, May 29, police responded to a distress call in Kensington Market. Six shots were fired in an alley […]