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Suzuki: think twice before flicking that next butt

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Not long ago, dining out, going for a drink, working in an office, riding an airplane or intercity bus, and going to a movie meant being subjected to second-hand smoke. Cigarette smoking was a fact of life, and smokers were everywhere — indoors and out.

What to Watch at TIFF 2013: day 10

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The Toronto International Film Festival has descended upon the city, and with hundreds of choices, picking the right film to see can be overwhelming. We’ll be bringing you recommendations every day, from major Hollywood features to compelling docs — the best from around the world. These are films that deserve to be seen, either during the festival or after.

What to Watch at TIFF 2013: day nine

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The Toronto International Film Festival has descended upon the city, and with hundreds of choices, picking the right film to see can be overwhelming. We’ll be bringing you recommendations every day, from major Hollywood features to compelling docs — the best from around the world. These are films that deserve to be seen, either during the festival or after.

What to Watch at TIFF 2013: day eight

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The Toronto International Film Festival has descended upon the city, and with hundreds of choices, picking the right film to see can be overwhelming. We’ll be bringing you recommendations every day, from major Hollywood features to compelling docs — the best from around the world. These are films that deserve to be seen, either during the festival or after.

Concert Review: Queens of the Stone Age at the ACC

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It had been some time since the Air Canada Centre bore witness to the type of pure, no frills rock show that the Queens of the Stone Age delivered at the venue on Tuesday night. In front of 8,000 passionate fans, the Queens took a few risks but generally delivered the goods over the course of an energized set as part of their …Like Clockwork tour.

Seven types of TTC commuters who suck

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It’s nearing that horrible time of year when I admit to myself that I am too wimpy to cycle and I hang up my bike in favour of a Metropass. Accordingly, it seems only fair that I issue advance notice to those people who have always made my ever-delayed commute the claustrophobic hell that it is. Offenders, consider yourselves warned: here are seven TTC commuters that I want to punch in the face.*

Alt-J ride success of An Awesome Wave to Echo Beach

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The members of Alt-J didn’t set out to be overnight sensations. It actually took a lot of work. But they are here now and basking in the glow of their seemingly out-of-nowhere success. The boys in the band — Thom Green, Joe Newman, Gwil Sainsbury and Gus Unger-Hamilton — met while attending University of Leeds.

What to Watch at TIFF 2013: day seven

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The Toronto International Film Festival has descended upon the city, and with hundreds of choices, picking the right film to see can be overwhelming. We’ll be bringing you recommendations every day, from major Hollywood features to compelling docs — the best from around the world. These are films that deserve to be seen, either during the festival or after.