Indigenous communities at heart of new mystery novel
The sleuth of Baker Street, Toronto’s mystery book store, features two mystery writers at different stages of their careers.
education
Succeed in the LSAT: Prep courses or solo study?
The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is a key hurdle for anyone who wants to apply to a North American law school, and is just the first step in an anxiety ridden and expensive few months for tens of thousands of young Canadians every year. Many students take formal preparatory courses, shelling out hundreds of dollars to do so. There are so many private prep courses, public information sessions and study options, how can prospective Canadian students know which is the best path towards acing the LSAT?
Toronto high schools falling behind in province-wide ranking
Only 12 Toronto high schools improved their scores from recent years, according to the Fraser Institute’s Report Card on Ontario’s Secondary Schools.
Ontario takes first place in highest tuition fees in the Canada: Report
A report estimating tuition fees for 2015/2016 ranked Ontario as the most expensive province in Canada for obtaining a post-secondary education, followed by Saskatchewan.
Report: Liberals paid $468 million for labour peace
When Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne renegotiated public school teachers’ contracts last year, it set her up to win a historic electoral victory. It also cost taxpayers $468 million.
Beauty conference inspires young professional
Spark Sessions, Toronto’s first fashion and beauty blogger conference returned to Toronto this weekend, adding more creativity, blogging, education and hands-on workshops to their annual two-day conference. On Nov. 15 and 16 at District 28,…
Scarborough students find success through apprenticeships
While most Toronto high school students may be worried about their academic future, officials Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School believes students can still succeed.
Expert says premier’s gender makes no difference
A University of Toronto says having a female premier will not change the nature of Ontario politics. On Saturday, Kathleen Wynne won the Liberal leadership and will become Ontario’s 25th premier. She defeated principal contender Sandra Pupatello and four other candidates during the convention held at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Maple Leaf Gardens. Nelson Wiseman, a U of T political science professor, says the leader’s gender does not matter.,“Having a female premier to me does not make much of a difference,” he said.
Toronto Argonauts come to YMCA
Argos player Jason Pottinger will be at the Scarborough YMCA to teach children about football and to keep them active.
Vandalism could be prevented with education, councillor says
Two Pickering teens were arrested after 19 glass bus shelters in Scarborough were damaged, according to Durham Police.