Erosion threatens Scarborough Bluffs properties
A majestic view lined by cliffs, beaches and a waterfront. It is not often how Scarborough is described, but it could be if the city’s hidden gem is preserved from erosion. The Scarborough Bluffs form…
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Not to fear, but coyotes are here
Coyotes have lived near urban environments for a long time but just recently they have begun to venture into the concrete jungle. However, it is not something to be worried about.
Toronto’s man at the Vatican: Father Thomas Rosica
Father Thomas Rosica is back in Toronto from a four-week whirlwind he calls “the most intense period of (his) life” that saw him serving as Vatican spokesman. He was there when the Cardinals elected the new Pope Frances, pictured here with Rosica after the Argentine pontiff met the world’s press Saturday March 17 in Rome.
Do you have what it takes to be a panda ambassador?
The Toronto Zoo has a new initiative that is expected to keep them busy for the next five years.
Church home to musical treasure
Behind a ceiling to floor screen on either side of the altar at the Metropolitan United Church in Toronto sits a unique piece of history. It’s 80 years old. It’s the largest artifact of its kind in Canada. And Dr. Patricia Wright knows it intimately. “It sounds wonderfully well with English music,” she said. “It has orchestra soundings stops, solo stops, and strings and flutes.”
Reptiles for everyone
The animals people most often fear are growing in popularity amongst a diverse demographic, said Karen Truong, co-owner of All Reptiles. Those who may not have the time or space to look after the more traditional pet such as the cat or dog, might be inclined towards the less conventional snake, lizard or gecko.
The penny: do we need it?
It’s time for Canadians across the country to bid adieu to the penny. On Feb. 4, the Royal Canadian Mint discontinued the distribution of the coin to banks. Last year in March, the announcement was…
TEGH opens new clinic for youth
Designed in a colourful bubble theme, the facility is bright, cheerful, tactile and extremely spacious, with large examination rooms and hallways wide enough for parking strollers.
‘Tis the season for hearts and flowers
“This year, it’s going to be on a Thursday and it’s going to be busy because it’s closer to the weekend,” Helen Piliotis said. “It tends to get busier depending on the day Valentine’s falls on.”
Learning from a journalistic ‘dead head’
Her “most important Canadian?” “Pierre Trudeau. He made this country modern. He changed this country enormously. In terms of what happened between Quebec and the rest of Canada, the Charter, multiculturalism, the alienation of the West with the National Energy Program. He had a tremendous impact on this country.”