By Brian Burchell This female Eastern White Wild Turkey, dubbed “Rose” by neighbours, seems to enjoy her mini-range consisting of Christie Pits, Bickford, and Art Eggleton parks. Though the species is more often than not shy of humans, Rose seems to like children but can be very defensive with dogs that charge her. About the […]
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CHATTER: The not so wild Annex turkey (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · 1 Comment
EDITORIAL: It’s hardly ‘for the students’ (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: It’s hardly ‘for the students’ (Winter 2019)
Premier Doug Ford’s latest plan to restructure funding for post-secondary institutions would mean the average college student can look forward to saving $340 in tuition fees this September, while the average arts and science student in university can look forward to saving $660 per year. The plan, however, is little more than a reckless ruse […]
FORUM: With people-power there is hope (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on FORUM: With people-power there is hope (Winter 2019)
MPP Bell sees glass half-full in year ahead By Jessica Bell A new year is an opportunity to renew and recommit to making a difference. Here are three resolutions to help spur positive social change in 2019. Embrace Hope. The year 2018 was a hard one.The rise of right wing populist Doug Ford has damaged […]
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FORUM: The trustee and the tyrant (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on FORUM: The trustee and the tyrant (Winter 2019)
Moise opposes the “hack and slash system of anything goes” of Premier Ford TDSB Trustee Chris Moise talks about local politics, keeping schools progressive, and fighting Premier Doug Ford in court (and winning). By Chris Moise When I first ran for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustee in 2016, I did it because I wanted […]
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ON THE COVER (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (Dec. 2018)
“Foreground of Hart House and University College” is one of six pieces by Nicholas Hornyansky in the Art Museum at the University of Toronto. Hornyansky was a Canadian-Hungarian artist who moved to Canada in 1929. His work includes many local scenes, including Hart House, Convocation Hall, University College, and the Soldiers’ Tower. The Art Museum […]
NEWS: Supporting a local synagogue (Dec. 2018)
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Multi-faith ring of peace circles City Shul By Ahmed Hagar Christians and Muslims surrounded the City Shul synagogue on November 1 in a show of solidarity with the synagogue’s Jewish congregants in response to the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27. Participants carrying signs with supportive messages greeted congregants […]
NEWS: New approach to local democracy (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: New approach to local democracy (Dec. 2018)
Newly-elected representatives say community is key By Hannah Alberga University-Rosedale’s newly-elected representatives plan to tackle their sprawling ward using a bottom-up approach. Some of the issues they’ll have to tackle include how to approach the recent handgun violence in Toronto, the affordable housing crises, and how the legalization of marijuana will affect public schools. “I’m […]
CHATTER: Lighting up the El Mocambo (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Lighting up the El Mocambo (Dec. 2018)
The iconic El Mocambo Tavern sign is shining once again, and is back home on Spadina Avenue after a long restoration. Michael Wekerle, the club’s owner, and Mayor John Tory turned the sign on in a ceremony on November 15. Construction continues inside the club, which is set to reopen later in 2019. —Hüsna Sari/Gleaner […]
CHATTER: Marking Remembrance Day with music (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Marking Remembrance Day with music (Dec. 2018)
The Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre observed Remembrance Day with a multi-disciplinary ceremony. The November 11 event included a moment of silence, candle lighting, and a music performance by students in the music program. —Temi Dada/Gleaner News
CHATTER: Cash for corn helps displaced residents (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Cash for corn helps displaced residents (Dec. 2018)
The Annex Residents’ Association (ARA) raised over $3,000 after turning its annual Annex Corn Fest into a silent auction. “It was a great day. We had a lot of people, because we promoted the event quite well. We had a great participation from businesses around the neighbourhood and members of the community,” said David Harrison, […]
CHATTER: Suspect sought in mid-day stabbing on Bloor Street (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Suspect sought in mid-day stabbing on Bloor Street (Dec. 2018)
A disagreement between two men at Gig@bites Internet ended in a stabbing on October 15 around noon. The men got into a physical altercation, and the suspect fled on foot after stabbing the victim. The Toronto Police Service has since released images of a man wanted in connection with the incident at the Bloor Street […]
Editorial: Blowing smoke on the climate file (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on Editorial: Blowing smoke on the climate file (Dec. 2018)
After axing his predecessor’s carbon tax policies, the premier has offered the province a new climate change plan that asks more questions than it answers. Repealing the cap-and-trade system also cancels the programs funded by its revenues, including rebates for energy-efficient renovations, transit projects, clean energy production like wind and solar, and a fund for […]