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Entries from September 2010

Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?

September 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on Frats fight back, but can they win the battle against Vaughan?

Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity members cleaning up Taddle Creek Park over the summer. Courtesy Delta Kappa Epsilon.

By Tim Legault

Fraternity houses are voicing their concerns over the proposed changes in rooming house bylaws and licensing rules that Councillor Adam Vaughan (Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina) has been championing for some time.

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Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show

September 14th, 2010 · Comments Off on Welcome to Happyview: Neigbourhood dad hosts one-man show

Michael McMurtry's one-man show, Happyview P.S., plays this month at the Palmerston Library, beginning Sept. 20. Courtesy Michael Watier.

By Bethan Evans

Have you ever thought to yourself, Children’s theatre is entertaining for my kids, but I am bored to tears after the curtain opens? Michael McMurtry did and decided to do something about it.

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Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life

September 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Watch the Watchmen: ‘90s frontman works to balance music and real life

The Watchmen, led by singer Danny Greaves, will be performing at the Horseshoe Sept. 24–25. Courtesy Reil Munro.

By Karen Bliss

Danny Greaves, vocalist from the popular ‘90s rock band The Watchmen, still plays live with the band, but he’s been working on solo material, composing for film, and has ventured into the restaurant biz.

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Boast about The Coast

September 10th, 2010 · Comments Off on Boast about The Coast

The Coast will be releasing their sophomore album Queen Cities Sept. 23. Courtesy Carl Heindl.

By Karen Bliss

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Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots

September 8th, 2010 · Comments Off on Caring about Caribana: Festival connects Annex resident to her roots

Sherrill Sutherland took part in her ninth Caribana parade this past summer. Courtesy Liivi Sandy.

By Liivi Sandy

Spend some time with Sherrill Sutherland and you’ll get an education.

The 25-year-old Annex resident works for CBC News Network, writing about the events that make our city, country, and world tick.

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Vigourfest wants to make you healthy through music

September 3rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Vigourfest wants to make you healthy through music

Dan Dwoskin plays the Trane Sept. 3. Image courtesy Dan Dwoskin.

By Brendan Hair

Vigour Projects, a new Toronto-based not-for-profit organization will be presenting its first health music concert called Vigourfest at Trane Studio on Sept. 3.

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Toronto’s harmonized zoning bylaw now in effect

September 2nd, 2010 · 3 Comments

By Perry King

At 9:47 p.m. on Aug. 25, Toronto city council voted 37–0 to approve the hotly debated harmonized zoning bylaw.

The new bylaw, arising from an eight-year harmonization exercise, now regulates the use of land and buildings, including their height, size, bulk, and location. Written with a common terminology and set of defined zoning terms, the bylaw consolidates 43 former bylaws that were grandfathered from pre-amalgamation Toronto.

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