Vigil held for those lost in New Zealand mosque shootings
On March 17, a vigil was held at St. Cuthbert’s to ommemorate the lives of those lost during the mosque shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Potholes on the mind when spring is in the air
It’s obvious that when spring comes for good, we’ll be faced with having almost every road in the city pockmarked wioth potholes as badly as ever.
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We can make a difference in fight against climate change: MP
We all have a role to play in fighting climate change, local MP says. Local environmental summit to bring us together in the fight.
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Ottawa acting on cyber attacks, Gould tells midtown meeting
With a Canadian election less than eight months away, federal minister Karina Gould brought her warnings about expected cyber attacks to midtown Toronto on Sunday.
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We need to protect our democracy from digital weapons
Recently we have been hearing new questions and concerns about protecting our democracy — and especially the integrity of the next election.
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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.
Read moreFour words to live by this season
Every year at this time, we are inspired to think of others and how we can put our good wishes of peace, love, hope and joy into tangible action, MP says.
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We can be compassionate about refugees and uphold the law
The people of Toronto-St. Paul’s have shown time and again just how compassionate and understanding to the needs of refugees our community can be.
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Heads up, pedestrians! Taking that call not worth your life
Every day pedestrians are seen with their heads in their cellphones strolling down the sidewalk or crossing the street without paying attention.
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Tackling the ‘fear factor’ as homicide rate fluctuates
In 2017, police reported 660 homicides in Canda, 48 more than the previous year. This represents a 7 per cent increase in the homicide rate.
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North Toronto, Leaside students returning after productive summer
Impressive group of students are making their way back to school after productive summers learning skills to further their careers and make a difference in the world.
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When do we get upgrade to Bloor-Danforth subway line?
The Bloor-Danforth subway line s being sorely neglected by the city while the Yonge-University-Spadina line gets all the improvements, rider says.
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Pipelines safer than rail transport through midtown, MP says
With the lack of pipelines being built in Canada between 2012 and 2017, the number of rail cars carrying crude oil across the country has tripled.
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Tenants need protection from extreme heat
Everyone should have the right to a comfortable and healthy home. Unfortunately, the City of Toronto’s bylaws do not protect that right for tenants suffering from extreme heat.
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Let us all try to ‘build back better’
In the wake of the van attack at Yonge and Finch, we need to better understand the importance that a sense of belonging has as a determinant of health.
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