Doug Ford announces at Ford Fest that he will officially be running in the 2018 Toronto mayoral election.
THE LATEST
15 and Fairness leader: fight not over for higher minimum wage in Ontario
Organizers and activists resolved to continue fighting for workers’ rights, including a $15 minimum wage in Ontario, at the events organized Friday in Toronto at U of T as part of the Fight for 15 and Fairness campaign.
Hundreds in Toronto protest violence against Rohingya
Protest in Toronto aims to highlight call for action to save Myanmar’s Rohingya minority from persecution.
TIFF Festival Street means TTC streetcars have to make way, again
Some commuters are unhappy about the TTC streetcar diversion on King Street, starting from Sept. 7 to Sept. 11 at 6 a.m. in order to facilitate the annual Toronto International Film Festival.
OHL 2017-2018 Season Preview: Western Conference
Erie Otters Division: Midwest Coach: Chris Hartsburg (1st year) 2016-17 Record: (50-15- 3) – 2016-17 OHL Champions Key Additions: Emmett Sproule (C, OHL Priority Selection) Stephane Patry (C)– CHL Import Draft) Alex Gritz (C- trade with Sault St. Marie) Brendan Kischnick (D- OHL Priority Selection) Key Departures: Dylan Strome (C) (Arizona Coyotes) Anthony Cirelli (C)* (Tampa […]
OHL 2017-18 Season Preview: Eastern Conference
This could be a difficult year at times for the Colts. Growing pains with all the young talent could cause for some long nights, but also some very fun games to watch. They should improve on their results last season. There’s nowhere to go but up this year.
NEWS
Reporter takes a ride on new Woodbine bike lane
This week I tried out the new Woodbine Avenue bike lane, cycling the full length from O’Connor Road in the north to Queen Street in the south.
Elderly pedestrian dead after East York accident
An 86-year-old woman using a walker has died after being struck by a Chevrolet pick-up truck near Broadview and Mortimer on Tuesday evening.
Streaming alive and well in high schools: report
Imagine being 13 years old, about to enter high school. Maybe math is not your forte, but you are a good writer, and an even better speaker. Or perhaps you are excellent quantitatively, but English is not your first language, and writing is a struggle. Now imagine taking an applied course in one of these […]
Landmark eatery Whistlers Grille to close Dec. 31
Local landmark Whistler’s Grille and Cafe-Bar closing doors at the end of 2017 after 36 years of service, owners have announced.
Skate Girls of Kabul inspire skateboarding in Toronto
Aga Khan Museum features images of the Skate Girls of Kabul and holds a pop-up park by the Chill Foundation which teaches kids to skateboard.
SPORTS
Sens score five to sweep Maple Leafs in preseason back-to-back
Erik Burgdoerfer had a rare breakaway goal by a defenceman to help the Ottawa Senators complete the back-to-back sweep of the Toronto Maple Leafs by a 5-2 score on Tuesday night in preseason action.
Senators edge Leafs as Marleau scores in exhibition debut
TORONTO – Erik Burgdoerfer scored the game winning goal at 10:31 of the third period as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 at the Air Canada Centre on Tuesday night. Burgdoerfer was sent in alone out of the penalty box with his initial shot turned aside by Frederik Andersen. However, Toronto’s Andreas […]
Dermott’s presence felt in rookie Leafs’ loss to Senators
If there’s one thing that everybody can agree on, it’s that everybody is relieved that Maple Leafs defenceman Travis Dermott got a chance to have some playing time during the NHL Rookie Tournament Sunday afternoon at Ricoh Coliseum.
Dermott comfortable at Ricoh but much prefers ACC
Toronto Marlies defenceman Travis Dermott is very comfortable playing in front of the fans at Ricoh Coliseum during the 2017 Rookie Tournament.
Centre Adam Brooks eyes roster spot with Toronto Marlies
One way to draw the attention of any employer is through hard work. That’s the approach Adam Brooks took Sunday morning, as the centre represented one of only two prospects to show up for an optional skate session at Ricoh Coliseum. Though the Winnipeg, Man., native has missed some time this weekend after a seemingly […]
ARTS & LIFE
Kairos Kitchi Blanket Exercise honours Indigenous community
As dozens of blankets were laid out at East Lynn Park, participants and witnesses slowly gathered to watch the Kairos Kitchi Blanket Exercise take place.
The event came just in time to mark the 10-year anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous People.
Parking tickets drop 29%, rates may increase
It’s been 10 months since the parking app was launched. Since then, the number of parking tickets issued has plummeted by 29 per cent.
Pet adoption event the cat’s meow
Sixteen felines found new homes during the latest cat adoption event at the PetSmart store in Leaside last weekend.
FEATURES
Nunavut’s U19 male volleyball squad ready to finish job
Team Nunavut had a successful year in the 2014 Regina games, but something was missing — a gold medal.
They fell short to Team Saskatchewan and look to finish the job this year.
Train ride leads Toronto man to live his dream
Jason Shron’s obsession with trains began back when he was just two years old. He spent it crying on a train ride from Toronto to Montreal, after feeling lost while wandering too far away from his parents. Ever since, his life was placed on the right track.
‘You don’t have to be a basketball player or a rapper or a drug dealer to take care of your family’: Jayscale
Jamal Burger, better known as Jayscale, is most famous for his captivating cityscape photographs from the tops of Toronto’s high rises. Now a few years removed from school and with his career flourishing, Burger plans to use his talents to uplift the next generation of young people, including those in the public housing complex where he grew up.
OPINION
Rio 2016, or how Brazilians stopped worrying and loved the Paralympic Games
The Rio Paralympics are coming to a close. So the authors talked to Brazilians to find out what they thought of the Games and their impact.
TTC pub crawl: unknown, but fun
TTC pub crawl — the concept is simple. There are bars, pubs and taverns close to every subway station along the TTC lines making it easy for commuters to hop off, grab a beer and jump back on the subway over to the next station where they can check out other watering holes and neighbourhoods. The trouble is that most people don’t know it exists.
Choosing the Blue Jays leadoff hitter
The Toronto Blue Jays are off to a less than ideal start this season, and are currently tied for second in the American League East with a 7-7 record.