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Maple Leafs fall in extras, after wacky comeback

July 12th, 2012 · 1 Comment

GUELPH ROYALS 11, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 8

After committing a costly error that opened the door for an improbable four-run, ninth-inning comeback by the Toronto Maple Leafs, Guelph Royals first baseman Mark Allen atoned for his miscue with a towering, three-run homerun in the tenth to lift his team to an 11–8 victory at Dominico Field Wednesday night.

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Maple Leafs claim wild win over Barrie

July 11th, 2012 · Comments Off on Maple Leafs claim wild win over Barrie

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 17, BARRIE BAYCATS 13

The Toronto Maple Leafs survived a war of offensive attrition on Sunday to secure their first three-game win streak of the season, on an afternoon where three appeared to be the lucky number of the day.

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Kitchener continue dominance over Maple Leafs

July 5th, 2012 · Comments Off on Kitchener continue dominance over Maple Leafs

KITCHENER PANTHERS 16, MAPLE LEAFS 8

It was a third inning the Maple Leaf baseball club would sooner rather forget, surrendering 11 runs to the Kitchener Panthers en route to a 16–8 loss on Wednesday night.

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Pitching, Defence Struggle as Panthers Pound Maple Leafs

June 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on Pitching, Defence Struggle as Panthers Pound Maple Leafs

KITCHENER PANTHERS 11, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 4

Porous defence and some ineffective relief pitching compounded a rough outing from starter Adam Garner as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell to the Kitchener Panthers 11-4 at Dominico Field on Wednesday night.

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James Brylowski showcases his work, to rave reviews

June 26th, 2012 · 5 Comments

James Brylowski, photographer and owner of the company Solid Porcupine Inc., showcased his work for the first time this May as part of Scotiabank’s 2012 CONTACT Photography Festival.

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Leafs sweep their Royal weekend with win over Guelph

June 24th, 2012 · Comments Off on Leafs sweep their Royal weekend with win over Guelph

TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 5, GUELPH ROYALS 3

The Toronto Maple Leafs swept their home-and-home series with the Guelph Royals this weekend with a 5–3 win at Dominico Field on Sunday. Toronto also won 5–2 on Saturday in Guelph.

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Sophia Perlman set to perform at Toronto Jazz Fest

June 22nd, 2012 · 1 Comment

Perlman is a young, up and coming Jazz musician who grew up in Toronto in the Kensington Area. She has performed for a number of years at the Toronto Jazz festival, and has a regular appearance on a Monday night at the Reservoir Lounge with her band, The Vipers.

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U of T, community in talks over Bloor United project

June 21st, 2012 · Comments Off on U of T, community in talks over Bloor United project

“This neighbourhood is not the place for a 40-storey building,” said Vaughan, concerned that this building could set the standard for future Annex developments. “Once you build one, every building becomes a possibility for a 40-storey building.”

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Leafs suffer late collapse in loss to Red Sox

June 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on Leafs suffer late collapse in loss to Red Sox

BRANTFORD RED SOX 9, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 7

A solid start was spoiled by an eighth inning collapse as the first place Brantford Red Sox swept the season series over the Maple Leafs with a 9-7 win on Sunday.

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Want to watch the Euro Cup 2012? Here’s where to watch

June 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on Want to watch the Euro Cup 2012? Here’s where to watch

Interested in watching the Euro Cup with your neighbours and friends? Here’s a nifty map of bars that will be showing the tournament in the Annex.

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Parkdale discusses Community Land Trusts

June 17th, 2012 · Comments Off on Parkdale discusses Community Land Trusts

First adopted and practiced during the Civil Rights Movement in the American South during the 1960s, CLTs create a mechanism for community ownership of land, and democratic control over how that land is used.

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Ottawa snaps Leafs win streak

June 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Ottawa snaps Leafs win streak

OTTAWA FAT CATS 8, TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS 1

The Maple Leafs entered action ready to continue their climb back up the standings, playing an Ottawa team they defeated 6–4 in the season opener. However, Toronto ran into the same problems that have dogged the team the whole season—a lack of run support, and a substandard bullpen.

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