Author Archives: Bulletin Editor

Future of Casa Loma and a Museum of Toronto

Public meeting Nov. 26 to discuss redevelopment possibilities for the site By Katie Inverarity – The City of Toronto is moving forward with a plan to ensure the long-term viability of Casa Loma and the potential for a Museum of ...

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A special remembrance: Mike Comstock

Final goodbye to a dearly departed took place at the HotHouse Café Nov. 10, 2012. There was music: ‘All we need is music, sweet music, There’ll be music everywhere, There’ll be swingin’, swayin’ and records playin’ And dancin’ in the ...

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Free dental services in St. James Town

Nov. 12 and 26. Each clinic runs from 10 – 2:30 p.m. By Dennis Hanagan –  FREE DENTAL SERVICES THE ST. JAMES TOWN MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC The Toronto Public Health Mobile Dental Clinic visits St. James Town regularly for: ·       ...

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Jewish war vets’ memorial to be restored

By Bulletin Staff – The federal government announced a contribution of up to $5,300 to restore the Canadian Jewish War Veterans Memorial, which is erected in memory of Jewish Canadians who fought during the Second World War and later conflicts. ...

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Remembrance Day ceremonies

Nov. 11, 2012 from 10 a.m. By Bulletin Staff – Ontario Commemorates Remembrance Day Click here for complete details November 9, 2012 On behalf of all Ontarians, the official Queen’s Park Remembrance Day ceremony will honour the men and women ...

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Port Authority claims Island airport is a boon

Disputed benefits of the Island airport include a claim of $2 billion in ‘Toronto-area economy’ and claims alleged ‘boondoggle’ tunnel to be a major contributor to area economic health By Bulletin Staff – Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Generates Nearly ...

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‘Island airport a liability not a benefit’

Political and business bigwigs provide the bulk of passengers for the airport that got its start from ex-Liberal MP Dennis Mills, though the Tories quickly jumped on board when Harper gained power—CommunityAIR says there are effectively no benefits to Toronto ...

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Might Porter Air’s business crash?

Politically connected air carrier chooses not to disclose its financial results: “they are buying love with amenities that cost extra money while they are charging fares that are, on average, well below competitors’ pricing”—Analyst By Brian Iler, CommunityAIR – For ...

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Library Board approves 0.4% increase to budget request

‘Modest increase balances sustainability with growing customer demand’ By Melanie Boatswain-Watson – After a lengthy and thorough debate, the Toronto Public Library Board approved a modest 0.4% increase in its 2013 operating budget request at its meeting Monday night. The ...

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