After moving to Canada in 2016, a Rohingya refugee embarked on a journey to help his community, through journalism.
THE LATEST
Ryerson Rams Women’s Basketball thinking outside-in
The Ryerson Rams are focused on the ultimate prize. Wind of an impressive 13-6 regular season record coupled with their 10th straight playoff appearance was taken out of its sails by the disappointment of failing to defend their 2015-16 title. Rams finished 14th, 14th, and 15th out of 17 schools in three-point percentage (24.7), attempts […]
York Lions Women’s Basketball looking to take the next step
The York Lions are excited to start fresh. With seven first-year women joining the program and the departure of last season’s leading scorer Shauney Fischer, the hope is that change can be a good thing. “We’re trying to get out there and find kids who not only have basketball potential but are hard workers and […]
‘It’ movie about clowns comes alive in movie theatres, literally
Seeing others get scared by clowns when you’re not, might be fun for some people, but the condition known as Coulrophobia, or fear of clowns, can be frightening for those who suffer from it. Now with author Stephen King’s “It” remake film released September 18, 2017 featuring the killer clown, Pennywise, some people are intentionally dressing up as clowns and attending screenings.
Karma! brings the storefront to the phone screen
Tm Mahdi has started a lot of unique businesses in his time as an entrepreneur.
And his latest endeavor, Karma!, is no different.
According to Mahdi, Karma! is way for consumers to learn more about the stores and small businesses they walk by.
Ontario public college faculty could be on strike by October 16
Unless a labour agreement is reached this weekend, post-secondary students at all of Ontario’s 24 public colleges, including Centennial College’s Story Arts Centre in East York, may soon see their classes cancelled, because of a faculty strike.
The Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) has set a strike date of Monday, October 16.
NEWS
The Air Canada Centre’s new safety rules: say goodbye to bags, intermission cigarettes
On Tuesday, Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment announced that re-entry into the arena and large bags will be prohibited.
Business development course offered at Danforth-Coxwell library
A business development course will run this fall at the Danforth/Coxwell branch of the Toronto District Library. Workshopsnclude market research and financial management.
Video Games As A Form of Expression
Freedom of expression is a right that is important to many people, and one way people chose to exercise their right is through the use of video games. Specifically, indie games are known to be used in the gaming community for the use of expression.
East end police stations seeking new home
Toronto police service are asking the public for help in selecting a site for a proposed modern police station.
Council approves East York logo on street signs
The East York logo and other former municipalities’ logos will be allowed on street signs, city council decided last week.
SPORTS
Preview: TFC II vs. FC Cincinnati
Toronto FC II will wrap up the 2017 against FC Cincinnati on Saturday night at the Ontario Soccer Centre.
Canadian captain says more international cricket exposure is key
Canada Cricket captain Nitish Kumar hopes his team mates and other emerging nations players can get more exposure against the top players and elite competitions in the international game.
TFC II youngsters play key role despite loss to Bethlehem
In a season marred with disappointing results, TFC II head coach Jason Bent remains optimistic in his club.
LIVE: New NHL Season begins: things to watch
People are excited for the start of the new NHL season on Oct. 4, and Toronto Observer reporters are here to get you ready.
Return of Greektown Wrestling excites its community
East York’s only professional wrestling league returned Oct. 1 to Pape Avenue, proving Greektown Wrestling has grown into a community.
ARTS & LIFE
Torontonians bare their souls to strangers at True Stories Toronto.
Grace Smith opens up her soul with a personal story in front of a crowd.
Toronto Book Awards finalists share stories
On Tuesday, the six finalists for the Toronto Book Awards, which acknowledge authors who write books about the city, took to the stage at S. Walter Stewart Library in East York to read excerpts from their work. They’ll find out which one of them wins the coveted $10,000 first-place prize on Oct. 12 at the Toronto Reference Library. Finalists will receive $1,000.
Toronto Clothing Repairathon brings new life to damaged clothes
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” added another “R” at the Withrow Park Farmers Market: Repair.
A non-profit organization, Toronto Clothing Repairathon, made its third visit to the farmers market on Sept. 30.
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
It’s time to compare
Gun violence.
We’ve heard these words echoed far too many times over the past few years.
With gun violence in the U.S. so prominent, one wonders when things will begin to change.
Healing only begins when you let the world in on your pain
This is an open letter to hurting souls on coping with the aftermath of trauma and advice on how to heal portrayed through my own experience.
Editorial: Tory vs. (Doug) Ford, round 2
Toronto’s mayoral race of 2018 will be a test to see if Ford Nation still lives or has the city learned from past mistakes.