Candidates weigh value of social media in campaign
One of the lesser-known candidates running to be mayor of Toronto says the outcome of this municipal election may not just be a new mayor, but a new voter. Candidate James Di Fiore, entered the…
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Cafe welcomes four-legged clientele
William’s Coffee Pub at the Harbourfront centre allows two kinds of species on its premises. Of course, humans regularly visit the pub. But the other species might be a bit of a surprise. The pub…
Animal rescue activist opens ‘ethical’ pet store
“We don’t sell anything that breathes,” Murray said. “We won’t even sell crickets.”
Black activist inspired historian
“I think it’s a great exhibit,” science centre staff-member Michael Barrington said. “It’s history going back to the 19th century and seeing black folks who were prominent here in Canada. That’s something I’ve just learned and it’s great.”
Haiti’s challenge just beginning
“I hope this response is not just an emotional one but that it’s genuinely long-term,” Rémy said. “I’m making a request to the whole world to keep going… to help Haiti fully emerge from this impasse.”
Toronto’s electronic eyes keep traffic flowing
Entering the dimly lit room at Toronto’s Traffic Management Centre, the first thing that pops out are the television monitors.
High Ontario tuition irks college students
“In Europe, like France for instance, students would be rallying in the streets against this. I think the government knows that it won’t happen here,” Thornhill said.
Top cop emphasizes community policing
“Children in Soweto didn’t have the things kids have here,” Sloly said. “They did realize, though, their power (to make change) and their potential.”
Games present ‘wonderful opportunity’: McGuinty
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty and the city of Toronto couldn’t be any happier after winning the rights to host the 2015 Pan American Games.
Bad times good times for food bank
The good news: This food bank is thriving. The bad news: This food bank is thriving.