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Optimal health workshop

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:00 EST

A free workshop on attaining optimal health will take place Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St.

Featuring nutritionists Jane Durst Pulkys and Tony Matchem, the presentation will look at how to...

TRANSIT: Special council meeting Wednesday to debate LRT, subway plans

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:49:00 EST

CITY HALL - A majority of council wants to debate a plan to resurrect portions of former mayor David Miller's Transit City light rail plan - and on Wednesday morning, they'll get the chance.

Man charged after loaded gun, ammo and drugs found

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:49:00 EST

NORTH YORK - A man has been charged after police seized a loaded firearm in North York Friday, Feb. 3.

Schools forced into lockdown after man with gun spotted

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:17:00 EST

A gun scare forced a number of Scarborough schools into lockdowns during the lunch-hour Monday.

Police said a gunman wearing a black bullet-proof vest was seen on Marlena Drive in the Morningside and Lawrence avenues area...

SIU continues probe of fatal police shooting near East York hospital

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:07:00 EST

The province's Special Investigations Unit continues to probe the death of a 29-year-old man who was shot during an altercation with Toronto Police officers.

The SIU said Michael Eligon was shot on Milverton Boulevard...

FINANCING: Business plan key for repayments

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:57:00 EST

Whether you're a new business owner, or have been in business for 10 years, if you've borrowed money to finance your business, you need to ensure you have the money to pay it back.

And this is all dependent on...

Grow op found at home near Markham and Sheppard

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:55:00 EST

Police have taken down a marijuana grow operation at a Scarborough house.

Police executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a home near Markham Road and Sheppard Avenue at 6:25 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 3...

Birchlea fire forces evacuation

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:35:00 EST

A fire in low-rise apartments in Long Branch prompted the evacuation of dozens of residents early Monday, Feb. 6.

Firefighters found smoke on the first floor of the three-storey apartment building at 15 Birchlea Ave. in...

TTC chair Stintz calls for special council meeting on Transit City

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST

CITY HALL - TTC Chair Karen Stintz and 22 other city councillors have demanded a special council meeting to consider whether to bury the Scarborough-Eglinton Crosstown LRT.

Achieving goals requires thought and action

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST

When starting your own business, or to keep your existing business current and profitable, planning and goal-setting are the keys to success.

If you don't have attainable and concrete goals and a plan to make them...

Landmark retail site on Steeles Avenue remains undeveloped

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST

In 2005, buyers snapped up its 500 first-phase units in less than a month.

Specific goals easier to achieve

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST

When you own a small business, short- and long-term goals are a necessity, but there are factors that can, and should, alter your course.

And while you can change your objectives at any time, there are some circumstances...

Linking Beach Seniors lunch

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:47:00 EST

Neighbourhood Link Support Services (NLSS) is accepting reservations for its Linking Beach Seniors Lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

The meal, which is sponsored by Beach United Church and NLSS, will be held at noon in the...

Modern Buddhism lecture slated for U of T Scarborough

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:45:00 EST

Dr. Ian Harris, a professor from the University of Cumbria in England will bring his perspectives on Buddhist thought and culture to residents at the University of Toronto Scarborough on Wednesday, Feb. 8.

The Department...

Agincourt Collegiate's Papathanasakis among Canada's top principals

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:43:00 EST

SCARBOROUGH - It's not a surprise Agincourt Collegiate Institute Principal Louie Papathanasakis has been recognized as one of the leaders in his field.

Man sees life-threatening illness as a gift

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST

NORTH YORK - Paul Kocher calls his story - his ordeal, really - a "gift." It's an odd term for a journey that left him near death four years ago after he contracted necrotizing fasciitis, commonly called flesh-eating disease.

Student experiences school trips the way they were intended

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:20:00 EST

Puisand Lai can now ride along and may even sing along with her classmates on their next field trip.

Puisand attends Grade 6 at Hollycrest Middle School along with her twin sister Ansun.

Until recently, Puisand had...

INSIDE NEGOTIATIONS: Holyday credits aggressive strategy in bargaining

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:01:00 EST

CITY HALL - Toronto’s aggressive strategy at the bargaining table had a major impact in getting a tentative deal signed with the union representing its outside workers, said Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday.

Not your typical New Year's resolution

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:00:00 EST

BEACH-RIVERDALE - Riverside residents Laura Mendes and John Loerchner live by the edict go big or go home.

Friends of The Scarborough Hospital holding a town hall meeting Thursday

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST

SCARBOROUGH - The Friends of The Scarborough Hospital are trying to facilitate a discussion on the future of their community hospital by holding a town hall meeting next Thursday.

Toronto-Danforth byelection, March 19

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:30:00 EST

A byelection will be held in Toronto-Danforth on Monday, March 19.

The riding was previously held by the late NDP leader Jack Layton, who died of cancer on Aug. 22.

On Jan. 9, the New Democratic Party selected...

UPDATE: City, union have tentative agreement

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 09:18:31 EST

CITY HALL – City of Toronto and CUPE Local 416 negotiators have reached a tentative contract agreement, union president Mark Ferguson announced Sunday morning.

Bishop Allen leads Catholic board solar project

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:30:00 EST

ETOBICOKE - Bishop Allen Academy is the first Toronto Catholic school to use rooftop solar panels to generate both energy and revenue for its school board.

Resident dares to give back to community

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:30:00 EST

PARKDALE - When dared to raise money for Aids in Africa, Parkdale resident Jerad Gallinger thought there would be no better way to do so than by giving back to the neighbourhood he calls home.

LABOUR UPDATE: Union president wants to 'tone down' rhetoric

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:05:10 EST

CITY HALL - The national president of the union representing Toronto’s outside workers in contract negotiations with the city wants to “tone down” the rhetoric as talks continue Saturday, Feb. 4, in advance of midnight deadline.