When we start entertaining the regional market, international tourism is bound to follow By Mike Comstock – This is the time of year to think about house guests visiting you and Toronto this summer. Hopefully these are planned visits by ...
Read More »Miller is much like Harper
They may be from nearly opposite sides of the political spectrum, but Mayor David Miller and P.M. Steve Harper share a lot of troublingly similar characteristics and tactics. Both pledge one thing and do another. They both pretended they would ...
Read More »Sewell: Do cops adequately police themselves?
By John Sewell – What should happen when senior police managers are unwilling to fully prosecute criminal cases in a timely fashion and their lack of action results in cases being thrown out of court? And what should be done ...
Read More »Corktowners ‘bitching’ about lack of dog park
Orphan’s Park between Adelaide & Richmond, east of Power likely new off-leash spot, says councilor’s office By Frank Touby – Corktowners have been having a bitch of a time getting an off-leash park for their dogs. And they’re accusing city ...
Read More »St. Michael’s ordains 7 new priests
Mechanic, theatre school graduate and university football quarterback are among those who are now priests On Saturday, May 10, the Archdiocese of Toronto celebrated the ordination of seven new priests for service to the community. His Grace, Thomas Collins, Archbishop ...
Read More »Viewpoint: More bunkum from Joe Volpe
Liberal hack makes up statistics to support pork barrel port authority Joe Volpe, Liberal MP and avid Toronto Port Authority supporter, omitted some important facts in parliament yesterday. In a debate on amendments to the Canada Marine Act, he stated: ...
Read More »BQNA Earth Day neighbourhood clean up event
By Jeanhy Shim – On Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008, the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association (BQNA) held its first annual Earth Day neighbourhood clean up event. Several enthusiastic residents showed from 6:30 to 7:30 pm to help clean up the Bathurst ...
Read More »Viewpoint: Where garbage reigns supreme
By Eva Curlanis-Bart – A city aspiring to “world class” should be able to deliver on key services under its municipal charter–efficient municipal infrastructure, safe and secure streets, attractive business and residential tax rates. Downtown residents, however, are inundated with ...
Read More »Vaughan: Island Airport can’t handle an emergency landing
Toronto Ward 20 City Councilor Adam Vaughan has issued a statement in response to the April 16th incident at the Toronto Island Airport. The incident involved the emergency landing of a small aircraft that took off from the Toronto Island ...
Read More »The Rotary Club is calling you
Want to pitch in for a good cause? Get involved with the Toronto Sunrise Rotary Club, which has helped build homes with Habitat for Humanity, raise money for worthwhile causes and much more. Call Wayne MacDougall at 416-733-4578 extension 228 ...
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