The irrational fear of government pot shops near schools
A pot shop opening half a kilometre from a school has created an irrational amount of fear in parents and a platform for Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne to get more votes.
East York · Opinion
Is online privacy an oxymoron?
To the companies with access to your digital footprint, you are not the neighbour down the street who walks his dog every other day. You are a consumer ready to be marketed to with targeted advertisements.
Children’s mental health matters
A local school introduced a new initiative in February to educate parents and caregivers on healthy strategies for responding to challenging emotions in children.
‘What can I do to make my neighbourhood safer?’
What if you hosted a safety walk and no one showed up?
That’s almost what happened to Ward 31 Councillor Janet Davis who was disappointed with the “very low” turnout for the community initiative at Stan Wadlow Park on March 7. Perhaps there’s good news in the lack of interest.
No NHL? No problem!
When the National Hockey League announced on April 3, 2017, that its players would not be allowed to participate at the 2018 Olympics, viewers were not amused. Turns out the absence of NHL players brought a sense of unpredictability and a belief among teams that anybody could go far.
Urban renewal revitalizes East York
East York will reap the benefits of millions of dollars in funding to conduct key road and safety improvements over the next two years.
That powerless feeling when the bus doesn’t wait for you
You’re racing toward the bus, yet the driver speeds off. Don’t you hate it when that happens?
Guilty until proven innocent in the age of accusation
One of the big problems with #MeToo is how broadly used the hashtag is.
Why we need more than just Bell Let’s Talk Day
While Bell Let’s Talk Day serves as an excellent start, we could be doing so much more.
The case for making New Year’s resolutions
Welcome to 2018! 2017 may have been a dream for you, or a nightmare, but one thing is true for all of us – it’s over. New Year’s eve is my favourite night of the year.