Feb. 25: The science and ethics of using stem cells
The University Women’s Club North York presents Dr. Janet Rossant, senior scientist at the Hospital for Sick Children, to discuss stem cells.
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Neighbourhood: Sunnybrook
Former trustee Gershon presented with citizenship award
Gerri Gershon, who served as public school trustee for 33 years, received the Award for Citizenship at Don Valley West’s New Year’s Levee.
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Jan. 30: Cycle Don Valley Midtown club meets
The next meeting of the Cycle Don Valley Midtown club for Wards 15 and 16 is on Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. Cyclists advocate for safe cycling routes.
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Jan. 28: Women in leadership discussed at women’s club
The University Women’s Club North York presents Dr. Betsy McGregor, former senior fellow at Harvard University, on Women in Leadership.
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Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
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Is this your season to be anxious?
Here is some advice on navigating the holidays and when to seek help if you suffer anxiety. And also, a gentle reminder to stop and smell the pine needles.
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Dec. 5–8: Antique glass show in Lawrence Park
The Antique and Vintage Glass Show and Sale is to be held in the library at the Lawrence Park Community Church, 2180 Bayview Ave. from Dec. 5 to 8.
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Death of child sparks push for flu immunization
Jill Promoli knew her two-year-old son Jude might be coming down with something. Illness was going through his sister’s kindergarten
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Nov. 26: A Holocaust story with a twist of fate
The University Women’s Club North York presents Rona Arto, author The Last Train, as she recounts her husband’s experience during the Holocaust.
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Leaside uncertain about its prospects after recent election
Leasiders appear split on the recent municipal election — with North Toronto incumbent Jaye Robinson ousting local favourite Jon Burnside.
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Robinson victorious in expanded Don Valley West
Jaye Robinson is now councillor for a ward called Don Valley West that is almost twice as large as the ward she previously represented.
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Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices
For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.
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Oct. 31–Nov. 3: Glass lover’s show back for fall
The Fall Antique & Vintage Glass Lover’s Show & Sale is back with a large selection of antique and vintage glass from the 1800s through 1950s.
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Oct. 29: Getting more women in engineering
The University Women’s Club North York presents professional engineer Marisa Sterling discussing women in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Expired makeup? Watch out for bacteria
Dr. Kucy Pon, dermatologist at Sunnybrook, says not all skin care products are required to have an expiration date. Many do, though. And you should look for it.
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