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.
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City committee puts brakes on bike lanes
Bicyclists hoping for 3.24 kilometres of additional bike lanes in Etobicoke will have to wait until the safety of cyclists can be assured, city council’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee have decided.
History society cooks up pioneer fare
The people attending a recent meeting of the East York Historical Society were taken on a culinary adventure back to pioneer days.
Garden club draws line in the sand over rockery
When the City of Toronto decided to bulldoze a rockery just outside the East York Garden Club near the Stan Wadlow Community Centre, members of the club decided to save it.
Grocer still going the extra mile
How did people ever get their grocery shopping done years ago, when there weren’t two cars crowding every driveway – ready to take shoppers to market?
Words open eyes for songwriter
Singer-songwriter Dan Hill learned the importance of words at a young age. His father asked that Hill write a logical letter whenever he wanted to do something normally forbidden, such as grow his hair long…
Getting the most out your lawn
After our long winters, there’s a certain amount of damage sustained by your lawn. But nursing your lawn back to health just takes a few easy steps.
Does cutting homework prepare students for the next step?
York University student Kareem James, knew once he reached university his workload would get heavier. However, at 21, he feels that high school didn’t prepare him for the next level of education. The TDSB proposal…
Few hung up over lifting of clothesline ban
Environmental advocates believe that allowing Ontarians to hang their clothes outside will work in saving electricity. In a bid to encourage Ontarians to quit using their dryers, the McGuinty government recently announced new regulations that…
The fast and the foolish: Speed racers beyond their limits
Damien Daly used to speed along Hwy. 401. He would weave his car through traffic switching gears as he accelerated. The rush excited him and he felt invincible. “Movies like The Fast and the Furious…