Canada continued to make a name for itself this summer, this time at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in Singapore. The Games are for athletes aged 14 to 18, and saw over 3,000 athletes competing in the program that is also set for the 2012 London Games.
As cars pulled up in front of Zoom Bar and young people began congregating in the parking lot, it was obvious something was going on that night. Scarborough’s talent came together on Sept. 16 to perform at Music Brings Peace to raise money for the East Metro Youth Services violence intervention project.
Frank Dancevic reeled off nine straight games in his Davis Cup match on Sunday before surrendering a single one to his opponent from the Dominican Republic.
The big league Blue Jay squad isn’t the only ball team in the city racking up the runs this year. The West Hill Blue Jays proved too much for the competition on the weekend, going undefeated over three games on their way to winning the Scarborough Baseball Association Pee Wee House League championship.
A crowd of a few hundred watching the game at Plaza Flamingo restaurant at College and Bathurst Street poured out onto the roadway after Spain’s goal in extra time against the Netherlands.
Three Toronto high school’s are expanding their concert musical programs into uncharted – and unscripted – territory. Under the guidance of 22-year-old Toronto musician, teacher and entrepreneur Mitch Wong, students at De La Salle College, University of Toronto Schools and St. Clement’s School are learning how to jam.
Kids around the area made the most of their March Break last week. One of the most popular destinations was the Toronto Zoo. Jim Parker also performed folk music for kids at the Malvern Public Library.
The townhouses on Hainford Street, near Kingston Road and Lawrence Avenue, were centrestage for Little House on the Prairie: The Musical touring cast members last week.
The University of Toronto Scarborough did their part for Haiti this week by hosting a candle light vigil to raise aid money. Dozens of students and professors participated in the event on Tuesday, holding candles and giving memory and prayer to those most affected by the earthquakes.
In case you’re looking for a way to spend the 12 days of Christmas, 12 Korean artists have opened their exhibit at Cedar Ridge Gallery for the holidays. The display showcases a variety of art including traditional crafts, oil paintings and mixed media.