The high-tech disconnect
Then it hits me: this poor fellow has no idea what generation he’s dealing with.
Opinion
‘Tis the season for vitamin D
When braving the tanning bed, one must make sure the lamps are those of medium pressure, which are jam-packed with UVB rays. UVB will ensure that you don’t burn, but that you will still get loads of vitamin D.
Toronto’s Genovese syndrome
The Genovese syndrome is also known as the bystander effect. It refers to this principle: the more people present, the less likely people are to help a person in distress.
Legacy lives on for Malvern role model
The neighbourhoods of east Scarborough are often overlooked by the powers-that-be in this city.
Cleanliness comes with the territory
News about the recent food-safety violations found at a small restaurant in Scarborough is like déjà-vu, as we have learned in the past about many other restaurants that have had the same problems.
The lineups’ lessons
If H1N1 proves to be the catalyst for significant healthcare changes, then perhaps the line-ups and confusion will have been worth it. If not, one shudders to think what’s next.
Politics in support of communities often gain community support
In Paradise, Nfld., a 19-year-old political science student ran for mayor and almost won. He received overwhelming support from members of his community seeking change.
The winds of change stall
When Toronto Hydro announced on Oct. 23 it had approved building a wind research platform on Lake Ontario, it was supposed to be a vital step toward the development of sustainable energy in the province….
Games present ‘wonderful opportunity’: McGuinty
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and the city of Toronto couldn’t be any happier after winning the rights to host the 2015 Pan American Games.
West Hill children and youth need more playgrounds and sports centres
Playgrounds. Skateboarding parks. Basketball courts. That’s what locals wish they had more of in their area.