Where is our interest in politics?
The 40th General Election on Oct. 14 saw the lowest voter turnout in its history with just 59 per cent of the voting population hitting the polls. East Scarborough residents did not find the need…
Opinion
Scarborough is on the Losing Team
It is no surprise to us, Liberals were elected in all three ridings in our coverage area, as they have been for as long as we can remember. But why? Maybe Conservative’s neglect of east…
Motivating youth to vote
To increase voter turn out amongst youth, MTV Canada and MuchMusic have launched an ad campaign that shows people urinating in various places with the caption “There are other ways to mark your territory. On…
Council’s Poor Priorities
A quick look at the agenda for the Scarborough Community Council’s early October meeting is a paradox – it’s sobering, but yet could drive you to drink. The agenda is flooded with minor street sign,…
The Politics of Appearance
Physical appearance is the first thing you notice about someone else and can be quite important. Research has even shown that we equate traits such as kindness, talent, honesty, and most of all intelligence, to…
Tory House Leader roasted at CBC forum
Federal Conservative candidate for York-Simcoe Peter Van Loan took a drubbing over the late release of the Conservative party platform at an all-candidates debate held Tuesday night (Oct. 7) at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio…
School’s out forever?
As outlandish as that may sound, it may become at least partially true. This comes with the elimination of homework in a Barrie, Ontario elementary school — a much needed step in the right direction….
Keeping your options open
When it comes to elections, the Scarborough ridings of Guildwood, Rouge River, and Pickering are usually a no-brainer. Combine one part concern in immigration laws, one part concern in crime, and another part interest in…
TTC upgrades to offer timely advice
In a few months, subway riders will experience a new system that will create a better form of communication between the commuters and the transit system. ‘The Next Train’ will inform Toronto Transit Commission riders…
Toronto scientists share in search of physics’ holy grail
You’d think the hard part was over. Last week, in Geneva, Switzerland scientists applauded, poured champagne and some even wept as an $8-billion particle accelerator aced crucial tests.