Nominations bring added benefits
Ending up on top at the end of a competition may be the goal, but for one publishing company, having two books nominated in the Scotiabank Giller Prize is a great honour in itself
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Kite enthusiasts let heritage soar
The 12th annual Kite Fest kicked off recently, featuring the very best in traditional and ethnic-inspired designs
E-bikes hit Ontario streets
Thanks to the legalization of e-bikes in Ontario, Alastair Russell will find cycling on Toronto streets a little easier – not to mention his target market has just expanded.
East York observes Schizophrenia Awareness Month
The Toronto community of East York has long had a particularly activist chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, and this October, which also happens to be Schizophrenia Awareness Month, the East York chapter is…
The high cost of cheap movies
Mike Barwick is a big movie buff. He owns about 250 movies, and buys a new one about once a week. Recently, on a stroll through Toronto’s Chinatown, he bought a brand-new copy of “Poseidon”…
‘The Stop’ offers hope for those in need
Single mother, Gloria Pena describes giving birth to her son Guillermo as one of the happiest days of her life. After holding him for the first time, Pena says she knew the nine months of…
Chalk artists want Toronto to step up to their medium
Sidewalk artists Victor Fraser and Dave ‘Chalkmaster’ Johnston feel the key to beautifying Toronto is right beneath us
Porter Airlines’ ‘whisper’ planes takeoff from the island airport
Controversial new airline goes wheels-up, and some of the island airport’s neighbours aren’t looking forward to the racket.
A touch of green in Toronto’s hazy environment
After receiving a poor mark on an environmental assessment, Toronto still has a bright spot hidden in the smog.
Pet owners are putting on the dog
In Toronto, luxuries for your dog or cat are a business, and business is booming