Sally Ann keeps giving
Low funds no obstacle to continued goodwill Lower donations will not prevent the local Salvation Army from giving out hundreds of food hampers and children’s gifts this year. The Sally Ann’s West Hill Community Church…
Articles by Karen Ho
As stocks decline, so do donations
Charities are reporting fewer contributions but higher demand due to worldwide financial crisis Shelves are becoming empty. Resources are becoming scarce. And donations are in decline. This is the current reality for many hospitals, food…
Major protest on double-murder set to take place
Group demands inquiry on government bail conditions Weeks following the brutal death of Susan John, 45, and her mother Saramma Varughese, 71, on Thanksgiving a large protest and petition have been set up demanding a…
No Feathers, Please: Learning what it takes to Fight Like a Girl(tm)
All-Star alter-egos. American tour stops. International media coverage. And you thought pillow fighting was just something you did as a kid. Toronto’s very own Pillow Fight League makes it a serious business. Now in its…
Hundreds mourn slain mother and daughter
Observer reporter Karen K. Ho was invited by the family into a funeral last Monday. Here is what she found. Absolute shock and disbelief. There is no other way to describe the emotion on the…
Food drive shortages spur creative meals
The post-Thanksgiving/pre-Christmas fall-off of food donations can create a challenge for any food bank and Julliette’s Place is no exception. While this year the Daily Bread Food Bank raised 600,000 pounds of food and exceeded…
City plans more bike lanes for the ‘boroughs
By Karen Ho A surprise announcement at city hall on Monday has further expanded the availability of bike lanes in Scarborough. This week, city manager of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure Dan Egan withdrew a committee…