Local artist paints scenic beauty
Roy Bowers has been a landscape artist for 66 years, and it’s still not enough. Now 77, the local resident is always saying “this is my last painting,” but he can never stop. “It is…
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Raising awareness about local arts
East Scarborough can become a hub for local artists in the future if the right steps are made, says a local supporter. What those steps should be will be open for discussion on Dec. 1…
Students give back
With the cold weather settling in and the holiday season just around the corner, Scarborough students are giving back to those who are less fortunate in the community. University and high school students are giving…
West Hill’s logo and name change
A move by West Hill Collegiate to eliminate the original mid-1950s Warriors logo from sports teams has been met with support by some members of the Aboriginal community.
Willowdale MP says Harper has got to go
Prime Minister Steven Harper still faces a political showdown with Liberal, New Democrat, and Bloc Quebecois MPs over Flaherty’s budget announcement; a showdown that could conceivably oust the Conservative government from power. Harper announced today…
Blood spills over an iphone
Police have arrested two teenagers after a third was stabbed for refusing to hand over his Apple iPhone on Tuesday night. The incident happened at about 8:30 p.m. just outside of the victim’s home on…
Police Briefs
Missing man Police are searching for Abu Ubaida Atieque, 21, who was last seen in the Neilson Road and Sheppard Avenue East area on Nov. 18. He is described as white, 5-foot-7, weighs 165 pounds…
Wychwood Barns reborn as newest art space
Artist Jesus Mora finally has a place he can call home. Thanks to a city of Toronto initiative, now he can work and live at the Wychwood Barns. “I like the area, the environment and…
Ontario to get tougher on young drivers
Jesse DeSchawn McGrady, 18, is not happy with a proposed Ontario law that could affect his nights out with friends. If passed by the provincial legislature, the new legislation introduced on Nov. 18 would include:…
Big box store stirs big concern in Leslieville
A resident of Leslieville says any move toward a big box store will be hard for his community’s well-being. Close to 100 Leslieville residents gathered at the Ralph Thornton Centre at 765 Queen St.E. on…