The sky’s the limit
How local trampolining champion Karen Cockburn achieved her Olympic dreams
Category: Culture
Affordable housing condo faces delays
A heritage designation has caused time delays and financial setbacks for the redevelopment plans at Asbury and West United Church. Due to a lack of funds for repairs and maintenance, the church struck a deal with Options for Homes to build an affordable housing condominium on part of their property. But issues arose when council … Continued
New TTC headquarters under review
Although the majority of councillors on the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) board before the recent municipal election voted in favour of a new centralized TTC headquarters at Yonge Street and Wilson Avenue, the fate of the deal now depends on approval from the new city council and the new TTC board.
Friend to the Dalai Lama gave peace more than a chance
When local resident James George first met the Dalai Lama, it was the late 1960s. George, who is now 93, had just started working as the Canadian high commissioner to India, and the Dalai Lama had come to the country as a refugee, along with thousands of other Tibetans.
‘Kill bill’ move a blow to environmental progress
Voting against Bill C-311 was a big mistake for the Canadian Senate
That’s my boy! One month old and already playing Massey Hall
Is it nature or nurture when it comes to comedy?
Local kids think globally for summer programs
Why not offer your child a globe-trotting experience this year?
Mirvish trumps North York theatre maverick
Theatrical impresario Aubrey Dan of Dancap Productions, which produces Broadway-calibre shows in the city, has once again been left out of a major partnership with one of the city’s finest venues.
Opening Night: Maestro headlines '80s flashback concert
Local hip hop legend Maestro returns to his roots with Juno Awards’ Songs of the ’80s at the Horseshoe tavern on January 8, 2011. He answers our questions. You, Platinum Blonde, Rik Emmett and others are doing a flashback to the ’80s. What do you miss most from that era? The energy of something new. … Continued
Kates en français
A CULINARY GUIDE TO FIVE OF THE CITY’S FINEST FRENCH RESTAURANTS
Q&A with Andriana Chuchman from Handel's Messiah
We speak to soprano Andriana Chuchman ahead of her performance in Handel’s Messiah, which runs from Dec. 16 – Dec. 21 at Roy Thomson Hall. Q: Who has better pipes: you or Susan Boyle from Britain’s Got Talent? A: [Hysterical laughter] Oh dear God! Can I just say they’re different pipes?
Opening Night: Cullen brings his merry musical to T.O.
Seán Cullen, star of A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum, answers our questions about his new musical and reveals what’s on his wish list this Christmas.