By Karen Ho A surprise announcement at city hall on Monday has further expanded the availability of bike lanes in Scarborough. This week, city manager of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure Dan Egan withdrew a committee…
It’s been about a month since Rehan Ghani last read anything to do with a possible elementary school teacher strike. Although the initial buzz is now barely a hum, Ghani, a father of two young…
Shimmer is just one of many dogs who have needed special veterinary care. But what makes Shimmer special is she’s a drug dog with the Toronto Police Services. She and her colleagues are looked after…
Students are adopting a ‘get in, get out’ policy when it comes to volunteering. With the compulsory 40 hours of community service students must complete in order to graduate, many organizations find it hard to…
Two suspects wanted in robbery Two male suspects in their early 20s are wanted in connection with a robbery at 30 Dean Park Rd., at a Mac’s Milk, around midnight on Sept. 18. The suspects…
Recent firearm related crimes over the summer indicate the problem is still a serious one in east Scarborough, officials say. Among the incidents was the shooting of Shazad Khawaja, 17, killed outside of his apartment…
Who’s Hungry 2008: Profile of Hunger in the GTA, released by the Daily Bread Food Bank, says the usage of food banks in the Greater Toronto Area has increased by five per cent since last…
The Elementary School Teachers’ Federation of Ontario wants standardized testing eliminated from schools. Last week, the ETFO issued a press release in response to the test scores released by the provincial Education Quality and Accountability…
The outbreak of listeriosis in tainted meats has left local sellers tight-lipped about the effects on business and future dealings with suppliers. A survey by the East Toronto Observer of five local grocery chain outlets…
A poorly fenced area that leads to a 20 metre drop off the edge of a ridge in Botany Hill Park was to be taken care of by the end of this week, said a…