Carolyn Bennett back in Toronto-St. Paul’s after divisive federal election
Liberal Carolyn Bennett, who has held Toronto–St. Paul’s since 1997, increased her margin of victory but was concerned about the divisive campaign.
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Author: Brian Baker
Seance at George Brown House left skeptical journalist shaking
Guided by lantern, we walked over to the three-storey, mansard-roofed George Brown House as we heard its story. We were about to attend a seance.
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From growing up on a Depression dairy farm to playing for the TSO
I learned my neighbour Dorothy White, 91, had been second harpist for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra — having grown up in Springfield, Missouri.
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Chris Locke credits weird chats with his dad on boardwalk for his comedy
Stand-up comedian Chris Locke remembers fondly the days he spent along the Beach boardwalk learning about life from his dad.
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Don Mills ballerina competing at national competition
Don Mills resident Jacqueline Sugianto, 15, is taking her ballet skills to the next level as she takes part in the Genée International Ballet Competition.
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Leaside High sends 26 to OFSAA track, earns eight medals
It was the individual stories that helped the Leaside High School track team excel at this year’s OFSAA meet in
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Lawrence Park continues tennis tradition, four medals at OFSAA
It would not be a fault to compare junior tennis player Hilary Kent to comic book hero Wolverine. They have the uncanny ability to heal very quickly.
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Lytton Park chanteuse ready to bring Ella (and Louis) to jazz festival
Barbra Lica is ramping up for a performance at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival on June 22 at Home Smith Bar inside the Old Mill.
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Emilie-Claire Barlow to celebrate 20-year career at jazz festival
This year’s Emilie-Claire Barlow show at the TD Toronto Jazz Festival is 20 years in the making. It’s been that
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Plenty of options in midtown for young ballet fans
My five-year-old daughter has opened me up to ballet. Ever since she saw the film Ballerina she has been enthralled by the fluid poetry on toes.
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Scenes from St. Monica’s fundraising bazaar
North Toronto’s St. Monica’s Catholic School held its annual Spring Bazaar on May 25, providing the neighbourhood with entertainment galore.
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Leaside’s Howard Birnie inducted into Toronto Sport Hall of Honour
The City of Toronto inducted Howard Birnie, 81, into the Toronto Sport Hall of Honour, under the category of Community Sport Volunteers, on April 5.
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Barbara Gowdy follows her new passion with second choir show
The B-Xalted choir was founded by Barbara Gowdy and Whitney Smith last winter, and after a sold-out show in December s returning for its sophomore show.
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ROM has the last remaining mounts of extinct birds
The ROM has many extinct species in its collection, including the passenger pigeon, the ivory-billed woodpecker, the Labrador duck, and the great auk.
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Thinking outside the Bachs at this year’s music fest
This year’s Toronto Bach Festival will be different, with the performance of original Canadian compositions and the addition of a tavern as a second venue.
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