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Scarborough Opinion March 23, 2012

Age isn’t just a number for Scarborough

Members of the Scarborough Historical Society take great pride in preserving the area’s history, but the problem they face is making it interesting to younger generations. According to Rick Schofield, treasurer at the Scarborough Historical Society, the drive to prepare students for provincial testing, has led to less time being spent on learning local history. Schofield also says the province’s stronger focus on English, Math, and Science has led to an overall ignorance among young people regarding Scarborough’s history.

Scarborough Opinion March 23, 2012

Electric cars face many shocking speedbumps

Back in the sixth season of The Simpsons, Homer Simpson became a member of the Stonecutters, a secret society made up of ordinary Springfield residents. Although that was quite a long time ago, I can’t help but remember the Stonecutters’ chant, “We Do.” I fact, I often catch myself singing the lyric, “Who holds back the electric car? Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?”

Scarborough Opinion March 23, 2012

Personal crisis reading

It was a typical November afternoon and I was sitting on the floor of my new apartment, trying hard to make sense of the personal discoveries I had just made. In the process of unpacking boxes, I was struck by two things. One, I have lots of books. Two, I have lots of self-help books. Wait a minute, self-help books? Lots of them? What’s my problem?

Scarborough Opinion March 23, 2012

Are paper books dying?

What started out as telling stories using spoken word has evolved over time and is now breaching the world of technology. Electronic books (ebooks) are the newest method of sharing stories and their popularity is steadily increasing. Indigo, Amazon and Sony, among others, all have their own version of the electronic book reader (e-reader).

Scarborough Opinion March 23, 2012

Why it’s better to live in Scarborough

Scarborough gets a lot of hate from just about everyone who doesn’t live here. But I think living here is better than living in downtown Toronto. Yes, you read that right.

Scarborough Opinion March 16, 2012

The best sports bar of them all

Scarborough is home to many sports bars, but I have always been curious which one is the best, so I chose to investigate. My ideal sports bar is one with originality. It has something unique about it and its atmosphere.

Scarborough Opinion March 6, 2012

TSH and TEGH merger benefits unclear to community

Amalgamating the services of Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) and the Scarborough Hospital (TSH) would’ve affected the Scarborough community. Yet, most of the community has no idea what the merger would mean for them. This is one of my biggest concerns.

Scarborough Opinion March 2, 2012

TTC delays cause frustration among riders

Frustration is a feeling associated with Toronto’s transit. There are several issues that need change and the most common issue is the amount of delays and lack of on-time service.

Scarborough Opinion February 28, 2012

Who holds back the electric car? Not the Stonecutters

Homer Simpson — yes, that Homer Simpson — was once a member of the Stonecutters, a secret society made up of Springfield residents. Though it happened way back in season six of the show, I can’t help but remember the Stonecutters’ “We do” chant. As a matter of fact, I sometimes catch myself singing the tune: “Who holds back the electric car? Who makes Steve Guttenberg a star?”

Scarborough Opinion February 24, 2012

Original transit plan should prevail

There have been ongoing debates about revisions to the LRT (Light Rail Transit) transit plan instigated by Mayor Rob Ford; however, the most important matter is not being considered: public satisfaction.