Parents, politicians meet on all-day kindergarten
TDSB trustee Cathy Dandy said that although the all-day kindergarten program is a “real win” for some parents, others might find it disruptive.
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E.Y. principal likes PEP talk
“I think this is a very simple but vital alternative solution to a problem,” said TCDSB trustee Peter Jakovcic.
Kilt controversy muted in East York
Parents live with their teenagers every day and they know that it’s a time for testing and challenging what is right,” said East York Catholic school trustee Angela Kennedy.
Toronto’s Scottish connection
Richard Fiennes-Clinton knows audiences don’t need to come from a Scottish background to take interest in the historical impact of Scotsmen. Many people who took interest in his local lecture last week about the Scottish…
Pup-aring your pets for winter
“Antifreeze poisoning is a big problem with animals that roam free. The antifreeze has a sweet smell that attracts animals, especially cats and wildlife. Be sure to keep any poisons tightly capped and locked away in the garage,” said Marilyn Murray of For the Love of Animals on Pape Avenue. “Every winter, many cats are injured or killed in car motor fans. They are attracted to the warmth of the motor. Before starting your car, bang on the hood or honk the horn to scare out a hidden cat.”
Robotic surgery — and Gretzky — come to TEGH
“In the same way that Wayne Gretzky changed the paradigm in terms of what we thought of hockey players and what records could not be broken, there’s also been a revolution in surgery,” Dr. Rajiv Singal said.
Sk8er bois back on the rail in East York
“It has to be custom-made,” Nick Pierre explained. “It has to be the right kind of metal for grinding and sliding” (two skateboard tricks).
College marks its sapphire anniversary
Centennial came to East York in 1979, moving into the former Ontario Teacher Education College building at 951 Carlaw Ave. That building — essentially unchanged outside, but thoroughly renovated inside several times — first served as the schools of business and continuing education. Later it gained a measure of national fame as the set for CBC’s Degrassi High television series.
ESL tricky, but a treat for students and teacher
“When the kids have enough language to speak their mind and thoughts, it’s just always so surprising,” teacher Natsuke Nakamura said. “It’s beautiful.”
Cosmopolitan comedy on the Danforth
“I went to two schools that I loved in East York Collegiate and Eastern Commerce and I grew up around here,” said Gilson Lubin. “You don’t know how many times I’ve thought ‘Man, I’d love to perform in my neighbourhood….'”