By Frank Touby – The recent raise for Toronto’s dysfunctional city council—a curse of the previous provincial government that was operated by yokels—is mere peanuts, according to my friend Slovo the shoemaker. He says he knows exactly why many politicians ...

By Joice Guspie – Business improvement areas or BIAs have existed in Toronto since the ‘70s. Back then, BIAs were chiefly concerned with beautifying their business streetscapes to attract shoppers. Merchants determined which projects they wanted to undertake, they approved ...

Is Toronto still a city of neighbourhoods? That was one of the mottos that seemed to fit, at least, I had hope that it was true. I get the idea of a giant metropolis which is made up of more ...

By Moses Shuldiner – Advocates for barrier-free access took a step forward last month when chief commissioner and Cabbagetown resident Barbara Hall of the Ontario Human Rights Commission released “Moving Towards Barrier-Free Services,” the commission’s final report into restaurant accessibility. ...

The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Assn. invites all residents to attend its meetings on the final Wednesday of each month (excpet Aug. & Dec.) at the Older Women’s Network, 115 The Esplanade. Or leave message at 416-368-2794. Consider representing your housing ...

The Student Transportation Services Departments for the Toronto Catholic District School Board and the Toronto District School Board are pleased to present the annual “Back to School Safely” campaign. Mall displays are being set up around the City of Toronto ...

By Constance Nobes – The Toronto Kiwanis Boys & Girls Clubs, 101 Spruce St. and 68A Claremont Ave., held their Annual General Meeting on June 27. Ian Edward, executive director, hosted the evening with dinner for the 100 guests, including ...

By Dwight Peters – The St. Lawrence Seniors Club invites area seniors to join them for its annual summer bus excursion. This year’s trip will head north to Georgian Bay and take in the Black History Tour at Sheffield Park ...

By Richard Holt – On July 13, Gooderham & Worts residents listened to representatives from the Toronto 2015 World Expo Corporation describe the city’s bid to host the 2015 World Expo. Lance Alexander, project director for the Toronto 2015 World ...

By Susan De Rosa – Yes, the members of this group are all proud of losing… losing weight, that is. A new local support group has sprung up in the St Lawrence Neighbourhood–the St Lawrence Losers. Here, in Toronto’s best ...