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Wilkins Ave. auto break-in suspect spotted

After a rash of overnight auto break-ins in Corktown, residents now have a description of a possible perpetrator. On Jan. 13, an area resident was walking his dog in the vicinity of the Wilkins Ave. parking lot when he spotted ...

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Catholic board offers info session on SK immersion program

The Toronto Catholic District School Board invites parents to learn more about the French Immersion Senior Kindergarten program by attending an information evening on Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic School, 355 Annette St. Registration for French Immersion ...

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New cash for Ryerson research: McGuinty

The McGuinty government is investing $150,000 to help local researchers at Ryerson University, in Toronto Centre-Rosedale MPP George Smitherman announced today. “Supporting the leading-edge research at Ryerson University is one way the McGuinty government is helping to foster an innovative ...

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Heritage painting stolen from OCAD

The Ontario College of Art & Design (OCAD) regrets to report the theft of a painting by J.W. Beatty, titled Winter Sunshine, Bellefountain (Cabin at River’s Edge in Winter). The piece is an oil on canvas, 50.8 x 61 cm, ...

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No council committee agendas online?

Despite kicking off a busy round of meetings next week, the city hall web site has yet to post agendas for most council committee meetings. The web site at www.toronto.ca is usually updated with meeting agendas as .pdf files well ...

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Police accountability special issue: complaints process

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 33, January 8, 2007 By John Sewell – This bulletin is published monthly by the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition, a group of individuals and organizations in Toronto interested in police policies and procedures, and in ...

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Lower Jarvis St. shooting

On Jan. 2, at approximately 3:10 a.m., police were called to a nightclub in the Queens Quay East/Lower Jarvis Street area for a shooting. Police located two men nearby suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were taken to hospital with ...

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Island Airport, minimum wage, green buildings top Chow’s federal agenda

Despite slowing down for the holidays, Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow is forwarding many local issues in Ottawa. One of her important issues is the Island Aiport. Chow reports that Tasse report will be in front of the transport committee for ...

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Union Station project: The worst (noise) is yet to come

By Miranda Beninger – Toronto has recently seen several revitalization projects aiming to make the city more welcoming to both tourists and residents. Regent Park, Dundas Square, Nathan Phillips Square and Union Station are just a few Toronto landmarks getting ...

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New skates donated to Moss Park program

Every Wednesday until March 14 George Smitherman hosts a free family skate program at Moss Park Arena. The arena is open to the public free of charge from 4 to 5 p.m. Free family skating parties on Jan. 3 and ...

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