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She skates to conquer Mild-mannered but hell on wheels

Eric Morse – Other than the old-fashioned quad-wheel skates, there is nothing at all that would stand out in a crowd about the lady in yellow and black team uniform and elbow pads who has met for an interview at ...

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Would jets mess up proposed Ontario Place renewal?

‘The dangerous Island airport expansion plans put the revitalization of Ontario Place in peril’ By Will Molls – NoJetsTO welcomes the announced revitalization plans for Ontario Place that include the creation of an urban park and waterfront trail. However, the ...

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City union workers helping at Fred Victor Women’s Hostel

‘It’s become a highlight for our Local activists and volunteers to come out and make this remarkable place even more special for the people who need it’ By Kevin Wilson – Volunteer members of the Toronto Civic Employees Union (TCEU), ...

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Don’t ease up prostitution laws

Canadian women, including former sex slaves, speak out against moves to legitimize such slavery By Ivona Radon – Activists and the anti-human trafficking organization [free-them] took their position against proponents challenging Canada’s laws surrounding prostitution. In 2010, the Ontario Court ...

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SLNA hosts Canada hotdog & cake fest

July 1 in Market Lane Park By Steve Lowden – The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association invites all Downtown residents to join us for our annual Canada Day Celebration in Market Lane Park, just west of the North Market at Front ...

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High school teachers daily witness inequality in schools

‘Children from lower-income families are excluded from some activities and often find themselves on academic paths that do not match their potential’ By Ken Coran – The report, Mind the Gap: Inequality in Ontario’s Schools, just released by People for ...

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Canstruction fights hunger, decorates financial district

The ‘canstructures’ are on display for public viewing in the lobbies of the TD Bank, Ernst & Young, Royal Trust, and Canadian Pacific towers at 77 King Street West until June 8th, before being disassembled and donated to Daily Bread ...

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Toronto is 5th ‘most romantic’ spot on continent

Travel website lists ‘The Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in North America’ with Montreal and Vancouver also showing By Jennifer Gwynn – Toronto is the 5th most romantic destination in North America according to MissTravel.com. Toronto was revealed to be ...

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June is Recreation and Parks Month

Everyone can participate, from seniors’ walking groups to communities coming together for a festival or event. (Also, June is Seniors Month.) By Fotini Iriotakis – Communities across Ontario celebrate June as Recreation and Parks Month. It is recognized by municipalities, ...

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