The ball began to hum as the defence continued to find success, with the Nighthawks passing much more freely in the half-court offence and flying down the floor in transition, an aspect of the game they’ve dominated over their first three matchups.
THE LATEST
Sinclair believes this is Canada’s best chance heading into FIFA Women’s World Cup in France
Throughout her 19-year-career, Christine Sinclair has never seen a team filled with this much talent. Until now.
Toronto Arrows win fifth game in row, now third in Major League Rugby
The Toronto Arrows have now won their last five games after beating Utah Warriors 28-21 with Spencer Jones’ winning try at Lamport stadium on Sunday.In the latter part of the second half both teams were tied 21-21 until the 76th minute when Jones gained possession of the ball, broke through Utah’s defensive line and dotted the ball down in Utah’s try zone.Arrows now at (9-5-0) are third in the league with 48 points, keeping them in the fight for a playoff spot.
LGBTQ+ youth feel ‘isolated’ from Canada’s mental health resources
Canada has become a more inclusive, tolerant society than it was years ago, yet young members of the LGBTQ+ community still face considerable challenges when they come out and are disproportionately at risk of suicide and self-harm.
Squamish’s Cole Smith opens UFC Fight Night preliminary card with a hard fought victory
UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy, featured eight Canadian fighters on the preliminary card it was a mixed for the home town fighters, as they went 3-5 in their fights.
Chiasson overcomes weigh-in adversity to claim victory at UFC Fight Night: Ottawa
Macy Chiasson overcame a tough first round to defeat Canadian Sarah Moras by TKO at 2:22 of the second round in their Women’s Bantamweight bout on Saturday.
NEWS
Fake service dogs a ‘massive’ issue for trainers, legitimate users
Service animals are often a critical support for people with different disabilities. But fake service animals and their owners are taking advantage of the system, and cause huge issues for people with legitimate needs.
‘Women’s Day’ gives Myanmar refugees in camps stigma-free health care
Almost two years following The Canadian Red Cross’ initial intervention in Myanmar, the organization has been focused on helping displaced women feel comfortable accessing contraceptives and health products through their “Women’s Day” initiative.
The student summer job hunt is on in Toronto
University of Toronto’s Student Success Centre is a career centre geared towards helping its students with everything from career counselling to professional skills.
Toronto Humane Society calls for repeal of pit bull ban
Pit bulls have gained a bad reputation leading to breed-spoecific legislation in Ontario, which the Toronto Humane Society opposes.
Tinder traitor: ‘Catfishing’ and romance scams cost Canadians millions
On a November evening last year, 20-year-old Suvarna, a Toronto resident who didn’t want her last name used, thought she was going to Snakes and Lattes in downtown Toronto to meet a man whose personality was “screaming out” her type. Little did she know that her ex-boyfriend was waiting there for her instead.
SPORTS
Brunson silences Theodorou in co-main event of UFC Fight Night Ottawa
In spite of all the media jabs from his opponent, Derek Brunson was able to snap a two-fight losing streak, cruising to a unanimous decision victory over Theodorou in Saturday’s co-main event.
Cerrone demands title shot or McGregor matchup following win at UFC Fight Night: Ottawa
After a masterful performance to headline UFC Fight Night: Ottawa, Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone won’t be satisfied unless he gets what he believes he deserves.
UFC’s Swanson not phased by calls to trash talk, chooses to embrace fatherhood
Mixed martial arts has entered an era where title shots and fame are earned more through the media than in the cage, but UFC featherweight Cub Swanson refuses to betray his morals for a quick payday.
‘Cerebral’ is the path to UFC victory for Mississauga’s Theodorou
As Elias Theodorou prepares for the biggest challenge of his career, “The Mane Event” is extremely confident that his skill set and mentality will lead him to a fourth consecutive victory.
Brunson keen to let the UFC middleweight division play itself out
After fighting some of the best, Derek Brunson knows how he’ll choose his next opponent. Saturday’s co-main event for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Ottawa card, that takes place at the Canadian Tire Centre, will feature Brunson taking on Mississauga, Ontario native Elias Theodorou.
ARTS & LIFE
Homemade-lunch deliveries cater to ‘gastronomic nostalgia’
Home cook Jyotsna Bhalla’s successful tiffin service in North York represents the growing South Asian demand for meals that remind them of home.
Breakout band hits Toronto but their rock dreams are still ‘Out of Reach’
Out of Reach, a three-piece act comprised of a drummer, bassist, and lead guitarist, has notched some of the most popular venues under their belt since bursting onto the scene last December
The new waiting game for millennials: marriage
Millennials are putting off marriage longer than their parents did, and some are contemplating not getting married altogether.
FEATURES
Meet the pizza boy of Toronto
Eden Hazan’s love of pizza has turned him into an entrepreneur three times over in less than eight years.
Private sponsors gives refugees a new life
Canada has committed to settling 45,000 refugees in 2019, including 19,000 through its Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program.
Behind the profile: Facing discrimination on Grindr
Dating apps can foster toxic environments that include racism and homophobia. Grindr is one app trying to combat the problem
OPINION
Ontario’s social-assistance reform just reforms the surface
Ontario’s “government for the people” has released a plan for social-assistance reform that may not benefit all the people.
The skateboarding danger on the Danforth
As winter approaches, certain methods of transportation are being stored away for the season. For a large group of people, however, that doesn’t include skateboards.
Goodbye, and thanks for everything
For 46 years we served the East York Community. Just a bunch of students with drive and ambition wanting to be a part of something great. And great we were.
The East York Observer was an award-winning paper recognized as one of the best student-run paper in Toronto.