Articles by Robin Dhanju


YTV judges speak out for shelter dogs

About a year ago, Mark Spicoluk, a host of the television show The Next Star, purchased a Rottweiler puppy and named him Prince. Over the next few months, Prince’s training from the vet ended up leaving him with trust issues and Spicoluk with a mission.



South Asian culture shines through on rainy day

The weather put a damper on festivities at Scarborough Town Centre, but it was far from a complete washout. Attendance was down at this year’s Toronto Mela Summer Festival, which took place on a rainy Sept. 7. The 2012 event drew 2,000 people, almost double the 1,200 who braved the rain this year.


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Hello, warm weather. Hello, raccoons.

Pro Pest’s Peter Pekelny believes that simply removing the animal is not the answer anyway. It is better to co-habitate with them because they will always be around. He says that the best way to protect your home is to fortify the exterior.


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DIY pays off for patient home owners

It’s a trend that has home owners excited to pick up their tools and get working on their houses. The do-it-yourself ethos that has been enjoying a renaissance over the past few years, inspiring a new generation…