Scarborough still unsure about Winterlicious
Winterlicious has been a staple event in Toronto since it started in 2003, but even after almost 10 years, its popularity still hasn’t caught on in Scarborough.
Arts & Life
Ryerson art exhibit showcases Unordinary people
A picture may say a thousand words, but it doesn’t always tell the full story. That is the idea behind multimedia artist, Clive Holden’s Unamerican Unfamous project at Ryerson University’s Image Centre.
Young poet gives back to Scarborough community
At only 20, Scarborough resident Brian Millado is starting to make his name as a poet in Toronto — and helping others do the same.
U of T sex awareness event sparks passionate debate
The words ‘sex orgy’ have become closely affiliated with the University of Toronto in recent days. That’s because of the university’s Sexual Education Centre’s kick-off event for their annual Sexual Awareness Week happening January 21…
Young poet campaigns for justice in rhyme
On a Thursday, at a King Street West lounge in Toronto, Chela Paulino speaks in rhyme and meter. “As a little girl I’d pretend to be something I wasn’t. I would wear scarves on my…
Charities brings cheer to holidays
It was back in December 1996 and Sarah Rutka was still in high school while her sister, April, was in university. A couple days before Christmas a family in the Rutka neighbourhood lost their home to…
One of a kind food bank
It is difficult enough to find a vegetarian restaurant,but to come across a vegetarian food bank is a pleasant surprise. Scarborough is the home to the only vegetarian food bank in North America.
Beach’s 24th annual Caroling in the Park ‘a lot of fun’
Cheerful sounds and the smell of hot apple cider filled Glen Stewart Park on Tuesday. Neighbours joined Santa and a Salvation Army band in the Beach park to sing along to some holiday tunes and raise money for the Army at the 24th annual Caroling in the Park event.
Sketch ‘unlike any other organization’
Six years ago, James Muggah was staying at a homeless shelter, addicted to hard drugs and slowly wasting away. Then one night a friend invited him to something called Sketch, which happened to be throwing a party that night that featured a stage full of musical instruments. Muggah spent the entire night jamming.
Toronto East General redefines ‘hospital food’
“Just a simple change like changing the mashed potatoes over to Ontario-fresh mashed potatoes would have a huge impact on the patient clientele,” said Leslie Carson. “We’re basically replacing a frozen entrée type product with a freshly-made Ontario product.”