TIFF 2018 took a big leap towards gender equality
The number of women directors at TIFF has been increasing each year
Articles by Dena Shah Hosseini
This East York woman is 25. She has arthritis
Victoria Phan was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of 24. “I was just scared to think that this would be my life forever.”
How a local woman used her job to train her dog
If you live in East York or the Beaches area, Lindy Pelley and her dog might have been the ones that delivered your local newspaper.
Young man wounded in early-morning shooting in East York
A young man suffered serious gun-shot injuries early Thursday in East York.
Syrian toddler’s death on Turkish beach prompted Toronto sponsors
A Toronto couple says that Canadians have showed a good response when it comes to helping Syrian refugees. Jim Handman and Renee Pellerin are among the organizers of the Kensington Assistance for Refugees private sponsorship group.
Some cat-owners have their claws out… for declawing
Hilary Doan wants other cat-owners to do their research beforehand and really consider other alternatives, just as she did toward her final decision. Consulting a veterinarian should be the first step before making the choice.
Helicopter, canine unit used to catch candy thieves
Three teens were taken into custody after Canada’s Wonderland was broken into and candy stolen on April 10.
Councillor proposes to stop Pride funding
The Pride Parade is known for its rainbows and lively colours, but Coun. John Campbell is set to propose a motion that will cut pride funding.
Trauma by the tracks
TTC commuters are accustomed to delays on the subway, which are sometimes caused by suicides on the tracks. Though for most commuters the announcement might result in being late for work or school, some have the misfortune of witnessing a suicide. This can translate into either shock or trauma. People suffering in the aftermath of witnessing suicides have found refuge in online forums, with many coalescing on Reddit. The social media forum features posts from witnesses to TTC suicides.
Veteran distributes poppies and awarenss
Morris Polansky worries that Canadians don’t understand the relevance of Remembrance Day.
“I spend a lot of time with the Legion, and we spend a lot of time delivering great bags of poppies to schools,” Polansky said.
Polansky, 95, is a Jewish-Canadian war veteran, who works with the Royal Canadian Legion to distribute poppies to different Toronto schools and subway stations. He is the vice-president of General Wingate Legion, Branch 256, the only Jewish-based branch in the organization.