Archive | November, 2010

Arts & Life

10 minutes with Dala’s Amanda Walther

10 minutes with Dala’s Amanda Walther

“We’ve noticed more so in the States than in Canada, that we’re bringing a piece of our country with us when we travel. We notice the difference when we meet new people from that city and experience the vibe of the town that we’re in – it’s then we realize we’re really from Toronto and what this city has done to shape us.”


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Mayor’s appointees in step with Ford platform

Rob Ford’s choice for TTC chair has the new mayor’s campaign slogan top-of-mind. Rob Ford takes over the Toronto mayor’s office on Dec. 1. Yesterday, he announced his choices for chairs of standing committees from among elected city councilors.


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Group addresses city’s hunger woes

Martha Kivanda says most of the food provided at food banks are unhealthy because they’re either expired or close to the expiry date. A single mother and student, Kivanda says she’s become discouraged in using food services.


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Protesters gather at Blair-Hitchens debating venue

Suraia Sahar says former British Prime Minister Tony Blair should be put on trial for war crimes. “He’s a war criminal and should be brought to justice for his war crimes,” Sahar said. “He completely lied to the world about weapons of mass destruction.”