Citizen engagement is breathing new life into our democracy In the midst of political upheaval and the uncertainty that arises from Brexit and Donald Trump’s presidency, local author Bill Freeman calls for participatory democracy in Democracy Rising. Freeman argues for ...
Read More »Gadget Zone: Lenovo Yoga Book is cool tech for winter blahs
Once again we hardy Canadians have survived another cold and snowy winter. What better way to reward our fortitude than by getting some cool consumer tech to play with? The Lenovo Yoga Book is a super-thin laptop/tablet computer that you ...
Read More »No joy for Downtown West office sublease seekers: report
In its Real Estate Market Research study published today, Newmark Knight Frank Devencore reported that the vacancy rate for all office classes in downtown Toronto was 6.4% at the end of 4Q16, up slightly from the 5.6% reported at the ...
Read More »There’s a rise in intolerant language and behaviour
Ever since the election of Donald Trump last November and the Brexit vote last June we have seen a rise in intolerant rhetoric, language and behaviour that wants to see the world divided between the good and the bad. This ...
Read More »This month’s horoscope: Pisces, you’re in the right place at the right time
The latest local horoscope from The Bulletin’s astrological authority, Claude Ptolemy. Pisces (The Fishes) Feb. 19 to March 20 This may be your year. As a Pisces, you know many people think your ideas are pretty weird. In your case, why ...
Read More »Ontario Invests in community grants for seniors
The Province of Ontario is investing in grants for not-for-profit community organizations that offer programs for seniors. Funding is split into two streams, with unincorporated non-profits eligible for up to $3,000, and incorporated not-for-profit community groups eligible for up to ...
Read More »Waterfront design review panel seeks new members
From the beginning, our mandate for a revitalized waterfront included raising the bar for excellence in design. In order to set new standards for architecture and design, we established the Waterfront Design Review Panel in 2005. The Waterfront Design Review Panel ...
Read More »Marlies support local schools Feb 22
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 Toronto Marlies and TDSB Students Help Support Children Across Toronto – When the Toronto Marlies take to the ice, they will be battling more than just the Syracuse Crunch (Tampa Bay Lightning Affiliate). They will ...
Read More »Little Trinity hosts AGM March 5, 2017
On March 5, Little Trinity Church at 425 King St. E. will hold its vestry meeting (annual general meeting) after the morning service. All members of Little T are encouraged to come. In advance of the meeting, the 2016 vestry ...
Read More »York offramp discussions continue Feb. 28
Gardiner Expressway Ramp Reconstruction & Improvements Upcoming Meetings: February 28, 2017 3:00-5:00 pm or 6:30-8:30 pm The City of Toronto is constructing a new off-ramp from the eastbound Gardiner Expressway to Lower Simcoe Street. Please find attached information ...
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