An award-winning author is using his prize money to give back to the communities that inspired him. Northern Ontario students will be given an opportunity for post-secondary education, thanks to Joseph Boyden, winner of last year’s Scotiabank Giller Prize for the novel “Through Black Spruce”.
The godfather of the zombie genre says his films aren’t just about flesh-hungry corpses, they deal with social issues that are often overlooked in mainstream cinema. Director George A. Romero spoke to a sold-out TIFF audience at the Ryerson Theatre on Sept. 12 for the North American premiere screening of his latest film, Survival of the Dead.
The Bloor Street Viaduct has had a tumultuous and tragic past during its 90-year life span. Constructed in 1918 to facilitate mass transit in the growing city, the Viaduct was officially named for Prince Edward…
Bed bugs aren’t a health hazard according to Toronto Public Health, but victims of the little bloodsuckers can suffer from physical reactions and psychological stress long after the battle is over. Toronto resident Irene Hart…
Dancers, floats, marching bands, vintage police cars and fire trucks, and even Barack Obama made their way through crowded downtown streets amidst a sea of shamrocks and green hats on Sunday. The appearance of the…
The province says that 500,000 Ontarians can’t find a family doctor and is hoping to change that. The Ontario Medical Association ratified a contract with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care last fall. Included…
Two award-winning Canadian children’s authors feel that parents who oppose the use of school learning materials risk alienating their children. L. M. Falcone and Helaine Becker volunteered at “Banned Together,” a fundraiser and celebration for…
The victorious Etobicoke-Lakeshore Liberal candidate said his party will continue to oppose the Conservative minority government in the new House of Commons. Michael Ignatieff spoke to constituents at his election night party in Etobicoke following…