Canadian satellite Cascade Smallsat and Ionospheric Polar Explorer (CASSIOPE) was successfully launched Sept. 29 at noon. Lift off took place from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. CASSIOPE is the first Canadian hybrid ...

The STEPS (Sustainable Thinking and Expression on Public Spaces) Initiative, alongside its partner the St. James Town Community Corner, hosted an unveiling event to celebrate the completion of the world’s tallest mural on Toronto Community Housing property, 200 Wellesley Street ...

After 55 years as an artist manager, Ann Summers Dossena of Ann Summers International has announced her retirement from artists’ management. Honoured by her industry in 2012, she has had a distinguished career in which she created and oversaw many ...

Check out this studio suite on the 34th floor with incredible lake views! Excellent layout with wall of windows! Dark laminate floors, updated kitchen, locker on same floor as suite! Excellent for 1st time homebuyers! Extensive amenities includes indoor/outdoor pool, ...

All the keyboards/piano in Miley Cyrus’ Wrecking Ball were recorded by Stephan Moccio in Harris Institute’s first recording studio at 296 King Street E., Toronto. The record is now #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second week. http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1230077/three-harris-institute-alumni-in-miley-cyrus-wrecking-ball

Stacey Starkman — Canadian Astronaut and hero Chris Hadfield joined more than 3,500 students in a celebration of Freedom Day at Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square today. Freedom Day is an annual educational event organized and sponsored by the Friends of Simon ...

The president of ATU Local 1624 continues to push forth the petition to put an end to driver fatigue. The petition to put an end to driver fatigue was created about six months ago. An open letter was sent to ...

Two days since launching an online crowd funding campaign, $50,000 has been raised to fund a First Nations appeal to fight the Canada-China investor deal. In August, the Federal Court of Canada released a decision on the controversial Hupacasath First ...

Helen Kennedy — Egale Canada Human Rights Trust (ECHRT) is pleased to announce that Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne has been selected as the 2013 LGBT Leadership Award recipient. The award is presented annually to those Canadians whose leadership has advanced ...

Cathy Crowe has been appointed distinguished visiting practitioner at Ryerson University. She’s a widely respected health professional, advocate for the homeless and affordable housing. She’ll help create Jack Layton Summer School for Youth Activism A long-time Toronto street nurse and ...