David Gareau — Amidst what can only be described as a malicious and tactical move, the St. Lawrence Market has announced it is evicting as many as 40 craft vendors as part of its plans for re-development of the Market’s north ...

Justin Skinner — For many struggling to make ends meet, food banks provide a lifeline through access to fresh, healthy offerings. Those who have made a choice not to eat meat – whether for ethical, health or other reasons – ...

Cathy Crowe — We literally saw death on the streets of Canada in one recent week in Toronto. In a 48-hour period two homeless men died. On Monday, January 5, a man in his fifties, whose identity has not yet ...

Véronique Breton — Government loan for Linamar today comes after the Conservatives oversaw the loss of more than 50,000 auto sector jobs. “Liberals and Conservatives have allowed a generation of middle-class jobs to disappear in industries like auto,” said NDP ...

  David White —   2014 will likely go down as the year that powerful wine critics lost their grip on the marketplace. Last year, many retailers stopped using points to sell wines. Instead of “shelf talkers” advertising reviews from ...

In today’s culture of getting things done the screen may seem like an easy solution.  A recent survey commissioned by ParticipACTION found 74 per cent of parents with children 12 and under have used a screen to occupy their children ...

According to the National Association of Learning Disabilities: “The average bullying episode lasts only 37 seconds.” However, from my experience, it doesn’t take 37 seconds to say, “You’re gay.” or “You suck.” or “You’re an idiot.” It only takes a ...

Ilena Aldini-Messina — The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events in January that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. COLBORNE LODGE    South end of High Park ...

There are two million smokers in Ontario and more than a million of them want to quit. Next week is National Non-Smoking Week – January 19-25 – a great time to break free from the vice-like grip of nicotine addiction ...

Dennis Hanagan— When the PanAm and ParaPan Am Games come to Toronto next summer police are bracing themselves to handle the increased traffic, officers from 52 Division reported at a public meeting on Dec. 10. As might be expected priority ...