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Local lawyer takes up claim against Rob Ford
Clayton Ruby to argue conflict of interest case that could turf mayor
Earl Bales ziplining proposal gets ‘chilly’ response
A proposal for an eco-adventure program at Earl Bales Park has hit another hurdle
Sad conclusion to search for missing Forest Hill teen
human remains found by passersby in a wooded area near Yonge Street and Highway 401 were those of missing local teen Miriam Makhniashvili
Contaminated soil dumped on Oak Ridges Moraine
Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM), along with other environmental groups Earthroots and Ontario Nature, said contaminated soil was found on the moraine
New big box proposal in Leaside rankles residents
The latest proposal for a big box development in Leaside has residents frustrated
Camp Chimo counsellors sued over conduct
Counsellors from a summer camp and the Town of Markham are the target of a lawsuit filed by the families of young campers
Theatre Review: My Granny the Goldfish
There is a classic expression about theatrical comedy which purportedly arose from a true story: a famous actor was on his deathbed, when a friend leaned over him and asked, with heartfelt emotion, “Is dying hard?” The performer rolled over on his bed, looked up and whispered, “Comedy is harder.”
Morning Throwback: Toronto probably thought this circus act of yesteryear was the raddest thing ever
Before children musical prodigies, hip hop flute players and miraculous head standers, Canada’s Got Talent’s main draw was the “Tin Lizzie” act: a death defying machine versus beast spectacle featuring a pop-a-wheeling jalopy and some dude on a horse. We’re on the edge of our seats already. What say you, Martin Short?
Fitzroy Boutique returns to BYOB Cocktail Emporium with “boho glam” pop-up
Back in December, online fashion retailer Fitzroy Boutique found a perfect fit inside BYOB Cocktail Emporium, creating a well-rounded lifestyle range throughout. Now it has returned for a second pop-up following the successful holiday edition.
Five of Toronto’s most kid-friendly outdoor spaces
Despite today’s “refreshing” blast of cold air, we’re fairly confident in saying that spring has now sprung. Which means it’s time to unleash the kids on the great outdoors — or, at least, let them run around in a park for a while. Despite the recent fiery demise of the once-awesome castle-style playground at High Park, this city still has more than its fair share of outdoor adventures for youngsters to get into. But which to choose? Here, we give you five of the city’s most kid-friendly outdoor spaces.
Meet a Comedy Troupe: 2-Man No-Show
2-Man No-Show has carved out a big carbon footprint for a two-person comedy troupe. Since the troup’s inception three years ago, improvisers Ken Hall and Isaac Kessler have appeared in festivals from Edinburgh to Winnipeg. We caught up with the dynamic duo while they were in New York for the first annual N.Y.C. Improv Fest to chat about Jurassic Park, cheating on exams and of course, improv.