Put your books away and pack your backpack
When Sheza Naqi went on a student exchange to Freiberg Germany last year, she decided the best way to see Europe while on a student’s budget was to backpack. But her first experience didn’t go…
Articles by Observer staff
Peterborough-Toronto train link
On April 17, 2008, the Toronto Observer website published a story about the railway link between Peterborough and Toronto. In the story, a spokesperson from Metrolinx – Jacquie Menezes – was erroneously quoted. We –…
A penny saved is not much, say locals
If the federal government gets around to scrapping the penny, they may get a lot of support from local residents. A bill put forward by an NDP parliament member from Manitoba would see the little…
Police briefs
Suspect wanted in Rouge Park smash-and-snatch Police are looking for a woman in connection to recent incidents of thefts from vehicles in the Rouge Park Campground, 7450 Kingston Road. The victims of the thefts were…
News briefs and PSAs
Meals on Wheels volunteers needed West Hill Community Services needs drivers for their Meals-on-Wheels and Congregate Dining programs. Prospective workers need to be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays and be at least…
The NHL and hockey in the United States: is it a lost cause?
I remember sitting in my hotel room, on vacation in Kentucky, waiting for ESPN’s Sport Center to begin. I patiently awaited the NHL highlights of my favourite team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The show began,…
A special treat for every day: Chocolate lovers can’t resist this delectable delicacy
Decadent and moist chocolate cake. Homemade fresh-out-of-the oven chocolate chip cookies. Chocolate-covered strawberries. Creamy melt-in-your-mouth solid milk chocolate. Your mouth is probably already watering by now. You may even be getting ready to run out…
Rally cries out for action in Darfur
If not now, when? If not us, who? Activists, politicians and artists used that message to urge the Canadian government to take a stronger active role in Darfur at Toronto’s Nathan Phillips Square on April…
East Scarborough goes on a Super Cities Walk
If you’re looking out a window in the Markham Road and Lawrence Avenue area this Sunday, you might see Myles Riley walk by. He’ll have company. The 24-year old is participating in the annual Super…
Minimum Wage
Kevin Shvarts is studying economics and psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Like most students, the 21-year-old has to pay for school, transportation and textbooks. Add to that the cost of his car payments,…