Opinion

A tale of two city builders

Paul Oberman of Woodcliffe and John Letnik of Captain John’s floating restaurant Paul Oberman This is about two businessmen who contribute in striking ways to the richness of our Downtown landscape and create destinations that attract visitors from around the ...

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The Gadget Zone: Holiday Gift Guide #1

Welcome to the Gadget Zone, Holiday Edition #1. Here are three quick gift ideas to gladden any tech geek’s heart: By James Careless – Even though the iPad and its clones are dominating the headlines these days, I remain a ...

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Regent Park Learning Centre opens

By Frank Touby – The Regent Park Centre of Learning was inaugurated Nov. 1 in crowded room filled with area residents and the city’s edu-cratic elites, including Anne Sado, president of George Brown College, Sheldon Levy, president of Ryerson University ...

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Be afraid! Be very very afraid!

Its title may sound harmless, but the Canadian Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA) is an iron fist in a velvet glove. It is a bureaucrat’s dream come true, which would allow Health Canada and its inspectors access to private property ...

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Michael Comstock: Will re-sellers outsmart smart meters?

If everything goes as planned our new lifestyle will smooth out the demand for electricity. Which means the Time Of Use pricing loses its value. Is that a win-win or a lose-lose? By Mike Comstock – Your cost of electricity ...

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John Sewell: On mastering the megacity

I had a stake in this mayoral election. Rob Ford won instead, but I’d be willing to accept the same offer under him Much to my surprise I have had a lot riding on Toronto’s election for mayor. I thought ...

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Cautious hopes to regain our city

The former mayor says he leaves a wonderful legacy and that most people in Toronto agree. It just goes to show that David Miller is as a big a dumbbell  going out as he was coming in seven years earlier. ...

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Condo buyer’s checklist

Condos have real appeal, especially for people just getting started and those looking to downsize By Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario – With convenient locations, affordable prices and minimal upkeep, condos have real appeal, especially for people just getting ...

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Get your condo ready for market

Making small improvements and having all the information and paperwork ready-and-waiting makes it easier for potential buyers, and that can pay you back in significant offers. By Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario – If you’re planning to sell your ...

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Mortgage shopping: 10 things to know before you sign

Someone once said that moving is one of life’s most stressful events. And if adjusting to a new home isn’t enough to cope with, you’ve now got to pay for it, and still have enough left over to buy groceries. ...

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