The role of the University
As readers are likely aware, the students of York University have finally returned to class, as what was truly a long, bitter winter has ended. Having personally known a few people affected, I have been…
Opinion
Affordable housing plans credit-crunch contingencies
The credit crunch has forced one of Toronto’s affordable housing providers to prepare for the possibility of being denied credit that is vital to housing upkeep and construction.
‘Transit City’ still on track, despite federal budget snub
Alexandra Kazia’s report for Observer Radio News. The Chair of Metrolinx and the president of Transport 2000 say that current plans to turn Toronto into a ‘transit city’ could be derailed by a lack of…
Program offers unemployed a second chance
With the recent economic crisis many laid off Ontarians face an uncertain future, but the government hopes the Second Career program will allow those unemployed help in the right direction. Implemented in 2008, Second Career…
Through the looking glass
Modern technology has been developed to simplify our lives, but it is also driving us apart. Today we use technology such as cell phones, satellites, robots and world-wide business chains. We have created software to…
Teachers need wake-up call
After hearing what the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario (ETFO) needed to accomplish in order to avoid a province-wide elementary school teacher strike, one has to wonder if someone forgot to set the alarm in…
Overnight parking ban in Scarborough: a winter’s tale
North York already banned overnight parking in the winter and now Scarborough wants to do the same. According to an area councillor, it’s one of those laws that sound great but won’t work nowadays. Stephanie…
The Holiday stress point
The holidays can be a very stressful time, of course, but as much as you’d like to take it easy and relax, please take a moment to look past your loved ones to the stranger…
Don Valley Brickworks gets a new lease on life
Toronto’s Don Valley Brick Works is about to get a facelift. On Monday, Dec. 8, ground was broken on a project that will see the construction of Evergreen Brick Works. The new Brick Works will…
‘Tis the season …already?
While it may be starting to look a lot like Christmas, it sure doesn’t feel like it. The slumping economy seems to have no affect on the continuing commercialization of this favourite holiday. As Santa…