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How Google’s negative representation of Scarborough sparked a protest movement

Web giant Google has received a lot of backlash when its artificial intelligence wasn't intelligent enough to find a more suitable image than a crumbling house to represent Scarborough.

Toronto festival honours international students

Sanjay Surendran realized the popularity of cricket in Canada was the same as ice hockey in India. That’s why he started the first cricket team at Durham College. Today, the college recognizes cricket as an official intramural sport. “The thing about Canada is people appreciate your talent,” Surendran said.
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War of 1812 exhibit sheds light on forgotten soldiers and their stories

Two centuries ago, war touched the shores of present-day Toronto. Many of those who fought died anonymously. Now, 200 years later, a new exhibit aims to pull the names and stories of those soldiers who fought in the Battle of York from the shadows of history. Saturday marked the opening of Finding the Fallen: The Battle of York Remembered at St. Lawrence Market.

To bury or not to bury, that’s the question for Scarborough LRT

This is the biggest item that will come across the desk of a councillor and the most important issue facing Toronto

Scarborough left out in the cold for Winterlicious

Toronto is serving the city its 10th annual edition of Winterlicious, the largest since its inauguration, but no new restaurants have been added to the menu in Scarborough.

New CNE president aims to take fair to greater heights

Brian Ashton fondly remembers going to the CNE every year as a child. “It was almost a sin not to go,” the former Scarborough city councillor said. Now it's his job to. Ashton is the new president of the Canadian National Exhibition Association.

Ombudsman meeting fails to draw Scarborough residents

As the ombudsman of Toronto, Fiona Crean was looking forward to having a meeting in Scarborough where residents could voice their concerns. Instead only two residents, along with Councillors Michael Thompson, Paul Ainslie, Chin Lee and Glenn De Baeremaeker showed up at Scarborough Civic Centre for the Sept. 29 meeting.

Scarborough voices won over subsidized childcare cuts

After months of emotional debate, City Hall’s executive committee heard from over 200 deputations during a 20-hour marathon meeting that wrapped up early Tuesday morning. Mayor Rob Ford and his 13-member committee heard from many Torontonians about proposed service cuts.

‘Stay-put’ Ontario budget generally good, Scarborough reps say

There may not be any special perks in it specifically for Scarborough but the Ontario budget announced last week is good "in general", a couple of local councillors agree.

Costco gas attracting bulk traffic, critics say

Cheap Costco gas is attracting too much traffic to the Warden Avenue and Canadian Road area, critics of the gas bar say. “There is more traffic at Costco now,” said John Stabrakos. “Roads are always busy in that area." The 12-pump gas bar was built in 2009 despite Coun. Michael Thompson’s objections.

Winterlicious adds flavour to bland season

Sub-zero temperatures in the city force those who can’t stand frigid weather into hibernation. But with the arrival of Toronto’s Winterlicious, there’s no excuse for staying inside. The annual event highlights diversity in 150 of Toronto’s best restaurants and will be satisfying hunger until Feb. 10.

TTC route cuts delayed but Scarborough riders still wary

Scarborough residents won't have to worry about fewer evening and weekend buses for another two months. The Toronto Transit Commission announced Wednesday that it is delaying the plan to reduce service on 48 bus routes, 10 of which are in Scarborough.

Scarborough councillors in charge at city hall

Mayor Rob Ford announced his committee appointments Nov. 29, including several Scarborough councillors.

Tree lighting marks start of holiday season in Scarborough

Six-year-old Raquel Romero loves to sing and dance. So when she got to perform at the Scarborough Civic Centre's tree-lighting event Dec. 1, she was all smiles.

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