March 27th, 2015. It’s a day that Canadian sprinter Khamica Bingham won’t soon forget.
THE LATEST
Houston’s long-ball approach in NBA playoffs brings memories of 2015 Astros
The Houston Rockets missed 27 three-pointers in a row in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, allowing the Golden State Warriors a come-from-behind win and missing yet another chance at the NBA Finals. Flashback to the 2015 Houston Astros, a team that got its runs almost exclusively via the home run and saw it all go awry as strikeouts eventually got the best of them in the ALDS.
Microsoft Store holding first-ever women’s gaming social
The Microsoft Store at the Toronto Eaton’s Centre will be hosting their first ever Womens gaming social.
The goal of the event is to empower women who play video games, and to discuss the importance of community involvement.
Parents learn how to teach their teens about financing
Financing with teens was revealed to be one of the biggest concerns among parents in a survey by the Toronto District School Board.
East York food plant to expand with money from Queen’s Park
The Mondelez-Peek Freans plant in East York is getting a significant upgrade that will expand the number of products made there.
NEWS
How Toronto became the ‘centre of the universe’ for stargazing
Stargazing enthusiasts from all over the GTA attended an April 18 lecture by astrophysicist Dr. John Percy at S. Walter Stewart library on how Toronto became a “centre of the universe” for astral research and development.
Leaside cyclists raise money to bring water to Madagascar village
H2OCanada, a group devoted to helping people in Madagascar, held an event April 15 at CycleBar Leaside to raise money to provide clean water for Amberomena, a village in the island country’s eastern region.
Door-to-door visits planned at Greenwood Towers after second fatal fire
The Toronto Community Housing Corporation is planning door-to-door safety visits after a second fatal fire in Greenwood Towers since December.
Vehicle collision causes neighbourhood blackout
Two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Midland and Passmore avenues at about 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, the collision leading to a local power outage.
East York housing in high demand, expert says
The East York community is booming, and so is its housing market.
SPORTS
Leaside’s Leaf Shack gathers hockey fans for a cause
For 15 years, East Yorkers have gathered at Doug Radford’s Leaf Shack to watch every Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game.
Team Koe curls to convincing win on way to Player’s Championship semis
On a day slated full of playoff action for Toronto sports teams, hometown favourites Team Epping took to the stage first, against Team Koe, at the historic former Maple Leaf Gardens.
Team Einarson beats Team Sinclair in Friday night curling action
Wild vs. Jets wasn’t the only Minnesota and Winnipeg matchup on the ice tonight.
Toronto FC shows how far MLS has come
With Toronto FC easing through the CONCACAF Champions League, it’s easy to forget how far the club, and MLS competition, has come in recent years.
Women’s boxing night raises money for another fight: Parkinson’s
An all-female amateur boxing event served as an introduction into the world of boxing while raising money to fight Parkinson’s disease.
ARTS & LIFE
Local restaurant hosts celebration fit for a king
Dutch ex-pats will be painting the Danforth orange today (April 27) and tomorrow in honour of King Willem-Alexander’s 51st birthday.
Television host opens food court where she used to hang
The opening of the Yonge Sheppard Centre’s Kitchen Club food court on Apr. 12 brought back memories for the host of the Food Network’s “Bake with Anna Olson.”
Syrian newcomers express themselves through art
Ousama Alkhatib is a Syrian newcomer who came to Canada looking for a fresh start. He fled Syria near the end of 2013 to Lebanon.
FEATURES
Father-daughter duo co-direct documentary
Ali Weinstein started swimming at the East York Community Centre before her first birthday. Her father, Larry Weinstein, says while other kids were miserable in the water, she had the widest smile he’d ever seen.
Wine-making family creates buzz about bullying
As a child, Andrew von Teichman was bullied for wearing an eye-patch to treat his astigmatism. That experience helped determine how he and his wife, Natalie von Teichman, would later raise their own four sons.
Creating community through native plants
A good way to start a love affair between the community and native plants is to approach local organizations for permission to garden on their property, says gardening expert Lorraine Johnson.
OPINION
How to become bilingual: learn coding
School boards across Canada have recognized that youth today will be entering a job market that demands a greater understanding of telecommunication systems.
The irrational fear of government pot shops near schools
A pot shop opening half a kilometre from a school has created an irrational amount of fear in parents and a platform for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to get more votes.
Is online privacy an oxymoron?
To the companies with access to your digital footprint, you are not the neighbour down the street who walks his dog every other day. You are a consumer ready to be marketed to with targeted advertisements.