Briefs

This month’s horoscope: Aquarius should get to the ‘meet’ market

The latest local horoscope from The Bulletin’s astrological authority, Claude Ptolemy. Aquarius (The Water Carrier) Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 Lucky you. Your year of cosmic romance kicks off with passionate Mars meeting shy Venus in an open invitation to hook ...

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BIA facade grants available: apply by May 18

For Downtown business owners who want to improve their streetfront appearance, facade grants may offset the cost. The 2017 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant application form is now available on the city’s website. This grant provides funding to commercial and private ...

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TTC union pres. fired after breakaway attempt

Members of Local 113 of the Amalgamated Transit Union moved to restore union democracy following a unilateral attempt by suspended president Bob Kinnear to remove the Local from its 120 year-old union. Kinnear’s secretive effort to split Local 113 away ...

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New agency targets foreign investment in Toronto

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth, the Cities of Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton, and the regional municipalities of Halton, York and Durham announced the launch of Toronto Global—an investment ...

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Women’s legal advocacy guide

The Women’s Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) is pleased to share this Advocacy Guide by the Feminist Killjoy Collective. This guide can be used to channel our collective dismay, grief and anger over events in recent days into something ...

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City events through March 18

The City of Toronto Historic Sites present several events at this time of year that provide enriching entertainment for all ages while connecting visitors to Toronto’s rich history. Visit www.toronto.ca/museum-events for more information. GIBSON HOUSE MUSEUM   5172 Yonge Street, at ...

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Gardiner pedestrian bridge across Fort York Boulevard

Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto are proposing to construct a pedestrian and cycling bridge to create a safe connection across Fort York Boulevard, underneath the Gardiner Expressway. The bridge crossing is part of The Bentway (formerly Project: Under ...

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Dim sum dumpling class at Ralph Thornton

It is said that the more dumplings you eat around the time of Chinese New Year, the more money you will make. On Jan. 21 from noon to 3 p.m., join chef and instructor Vanessa Yeung of Aphrodite Cooks for a hands-on ...

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Salvation Army overshoots its Christmas funds goal

The Salvation Army raised over $23.5 million nationally through its Christmas Kettle Campaign, surpassing its $21-million goal. “We are truly grateful for the continued support of our donors, volunteers and community partners, who enable us to help 1.9 million struggling Canadians during ...

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This month’s horoscope: Life sucks for Capricorn

The latest local horoscope from The Bulletin’s astrological authority, Claude Ptolemy. Capricorn (The Goat) Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 Get ready to pack. You’ll win big this week. Maybe something like the 649. But you’ll lose it all in February (condo flipping?) and ...

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