Scarborough blooms with annual flower show
Gardeners and hobbyists alike showcased the fruits of their labour to a community blooming with passion at the Scarborough Garden and Horticultural Society’s annual flower show on Sept. 11.
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Malvern festival focuses on healthy living
The Malvern Community Coalition hosted Malvern in Motion, its 6th annual neighbourhood festival, Sept. 11. The event focused on health and wellness by encouraging good eating habits and active living.
Nash gives TIFF first look at Fox Doc
Canadian NBA star Steve Nash made his film debut with his documentary about Terry Fox on Sunday, September 12 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Bridging Project unites Orton Park residents
A two-day community art intervention took place above and below the Lawrence Avenue East bridge, located east of Orton Park Road.
Collingwood Harbour flooded with Wakestock revellers
Wakestock celebrated its 13th year at Millennium Park in Collingwood Harbour on Aug. 6, 7, and 8.
Framing Toronto in a phrase
“How do you sum a city up in a phrase?” That’s the question the Torontoist is asking its readers. Over the years, The Big Smoke has been known by many nicknames and promoted with many slogans. Now the Toronto-focused blog is giving residents a chance to brand the country’s biggest city.
Percariously placed rocks in Humber River perplex
The mystery of who is solved. The mystery of how, though, has onlookers scratching their heads. Since 39 rock sculptures were found in the Humber River near the Old Mill on the weekend, 48-year-old Toronto photographer Peter Riedel has been identified as the creator. What still has people puzzling is just how they stay standing so precariously “without glue.”
What’s Up in Toronto this August
Toronto has a plethora of events and festivals taking place this summer. Here are a few of the main events taking place in the city throughout the last month of the summer.
Cops, LGBT community members hold emergency meeting ahead of Pride
Members from the Toronto Police Service, LGBT community and the Community Consultative Committee held an emergency meeting July 1 to address allegations of contact between police and LGBT community members during the recent G20 summit.
Music teacher wants high school students to let loose
Three Toronto high school’s are expanding their concert musical programs into uncharted – and unscripted – territory. Under the guidance of 22-year-old Toronto musician, teacher and entrepreneur Mitch Wong, students at De La Salle College, University of Toronto Schools and St. Clement’s School are learning how to jam.