More charges for daycare worker
Following a Feb. 18 court date on the original charges against him, the suspect was also charged with sexual exploitation, sexual interference and sexual assault.
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Ancient therapy energizes pets
Reiki, which the International Centre for Reiki Training translates from the Japanese as “spiritually guided life force energy” is a technique of hands-on healing that some people already attest to. But in recent years, it’s also been applied to pets — and its practitioners and some pet owners say successfully.
New life for heritage railway building
On Feb. 16, 2011, the North York Community Council adopted a proposal to clean up the historic building and re-open its doors.
Government flirts with looser liquor laws
Attorney General Chris Bentley announced on Feb. 23 that the government is considering relaxing a number of “outdated” alcohol rules, including allowing people with drinks to walk freely at events and circulate in retail areas of festivals.
Film chronicles first Black Canadian judge
Carter says part of her motivation for creating the documentary, besides the significance her father had on pioneering the achievements of black people in Canada, was to show his extremely humble beginnings.
Bengalis celebrate language survival
While most of East York enjoyed Family Day on Feb. 21, the Bengali community celebrated International Mother Language Day at Harmony Hall Centre for Seniors on Gower Street.
Cosburn fire victims still stranded
An electrical fire caused the evacuation of the apartment building, and crews are still busy restoring the building’s damaged areas.
e-Readers boosts library patronage
Anne Marie Aikins, the TPL’s manager of corporate communications, said that demand for downloadable e-books saw a spike in the midst of the holidays. Even after an over 80 per cent increase in popularity in 2009 and another jump of over 70 per cent in 2010, the desire for e-books during the holiday season was stunning.
Second Donlands exit deferred
Just last month, it seemed certain that the homes would either be demolished or dramatically infringed on for the construction of a second exit at the TTC’s Donlands station.
But last week, Toronto city council voted overwhelmingly to defer the second exit project indefinitely — as well as second exit projects at the Greenwood and Woodbine TTC stations.
Demand builds for Carlaw crosswalk
Fragedakis said that in order to merit a crosswalk, Transportation Services requires at least 200 pedestrians to be crossing during busy periods, and 130 pedestrians waiting to cross for more than 10 seconds.