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Arts & Life
Losses expected for local bars
Empty seats and a lonely bar devoid of the usual sound of cheers, or boos, will be the atmosphere at local Scarborough bars – at least for the month of October. The continued suspension of…
Toronto Zoo – off the market
Anyone hoping to purchase or lease the Toronto Zoo, is out of luck. After a city councillors’ debate on Oct. 2, there has been a halt in the sale or lease of the zoo.
Geek culture emerges from the basement
Albert Milaim, a game development student at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, considers himself a geek. But unlike times past, being a geek is no longer a basement culture. “Before geeks were looked down upon,” he said. “Now people will look up to you for knowing what to do.”
Toronto festival honours international students
Sanjay Surendran realized the popularity of cricket in Canada was the same as ice hockey in India. That’s why he started the first cricket team at Durham College. Today, the college recognizes cricket as an official intramural sport. “The thing about Canada is people appreciate your talent,” Surendran said.
UTSC students think outside the art box
First-year University of Toronto student Kostanca, who prefers to go by her stage name, has been singing since she was a child.
Local talents clash at Art Battle 34
Last Thursday at Toronto’s Great Hall, 16 young artists participated in Art Battle 34. The live-painting contest gave them a chance not only to introduce themselves to Toronto art lovers, but also to create and…
Film explores the culture of ‘crips’ and sexual desire
“I’m 30 years old and I’ve never had a date. “Before seeing this film I didn’t realize that being in a romantic relationship was a possibility for me, but now I know that I could…
Underpass Park a hit with skateboarders
Underpass Park is a first of it’s kind in Toronto. Open since August, the park is in the heart of the concrete jungle, below the Eastern Avenue, Richmond and Adelaide streets overpasses.
Art questions animal eating
Art exhibit “The Lion’s Share” by Calgary artist Rita Mckeough raises questions about the ethics of eating animals