Turning poop into power
When most people think of manure, the first thing that comes to mind is that it needs to be thrown away and disregarded immediately.
Business
Musicians learn the business of show business
The music industry has evolved over the years. Artists no longer just perform, but have to evolve with the times and become businesses and self-promoters.
Business owners make case for Scarborough subway
Gary and Lena Do say they’re worried renewed talk of a new subway line downtown will derail any proposal for a Scarborough subway extension. The couple, who own James White and Sons Flowers, say they and other Scarborough residents and business owners have been waiting a long time for a Scarborough subway, and they want to see it boost their business.
Use your gold jewelry to weather the economic downturn
The economic news is not improving, but the glittering value of gold may be a saving grace for some cash-strapped Toronto consumers. With bankruptcies up 20 per cent, and unemployment still high at 7.2 per…
Politicians, tradespeople learning ways of new College of Trades
Tom Spanton runs his business according to the rules. As owner of Leaside Plumbers, he needs to continually increase his plumbing staff. Sometimes the rules make it difficult. “We can only have one or two…
Making a living in their backyards
Scarborough residents are looking closer to home for fresh fruits and vegetables — literally in their backyards.
Feeding the ethnic boom in Scarborough
It’s a survival game in Toronto’s food business these days. Adjusting to the city’s changing demographic is not an easy task, but local grocery retailer No Frills finds it’s the only way to appeal to consumers.
Entrepreneurs get boost with Business Inc.
The Toronto Public Library in collaboration with the Toronto Business Development Centre and the city of Toronto offers the eight-week program called Business Inc. designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop their businesses.
Scarborough students find success through apprenticeships
While most Toronto high school students may be worried about their academic future, officials Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School believes students can still succeed.
Scarborough’s Chinese Cultural Centre financed for expansion
The Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC) is getting a new dance studio and recreation rooms. On Saturday, Pickering-Scarborough East MP Corneliu Chisu announced $53,550 grant from the federal Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) to expand the Scarborough landmark.