Parents might appeal decision to close St. Cyril
Some St. Cyril parents are considering an appeal in response to the Toronto District Catholic School Board’s recent decision to close their school.
Category: Culture
Revised expansion plans for temple causing a stir
Though Holy Blossom Temple and Leo Baeck Day School have already revised lot expansion plans, neighbour Lorne Silver said the plans are short-sighted and lack regard for the neighbourhood. Silver lives next to a residential lot, bought by the Reform Jewish temple and school, that will be turned into a driveway, drop-off zone and parking … Continued
The sound of a rising baseball star
For Jalen Harris, a Northern Secondary student and a top young baseball prospect in Canada, being born deaf has been his advantage. “It helped me a lot because, as a kid, I would just watch, I would just look at things,” said Harris. “I don’t want to hear, I just want to see things and … Continued
Arsonist allegedly set fire to house in desperation
David Scott Young, the Banff Road resident charged with arson May 4, had been troubled for some time, according to a neighbour, and planned to burn down his North Toronto house.
Richmond Hill student gains world’s attention
Richmond Hill resident Adelina Corina Cozma recently won a second place award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in San Jose, Calif.
Replanting of removed trees begins on DDO site
After illegally felling trees on the David Dunlap Observatory lands, the site’s owners have planted 100 new ones to satisfy a court order.
This Weekend: Victoria Day fireworks, circus and chef festivals, Korean exhibition
May Two-Four has arrived and what better way to ring in our Sovereign’s birthday than with fireworks, food and shopping? Take a look and see what fun and fabulous celebrations are going on in the city this weekend.
Cottage country: Where to stop on Hwy. 11
For many, getting to the cottage means first facing the gauntlet that is Highway 11. To avoid road rage and insanity, we’ve assembled a guide of the best places to stop to break up the trip.
Mayor Miller gives his own speech from the throne
Torontonians are flush with excitement after Mayor David Miller unveiled the city’s first automated public toilet on Wednesday. The $400,000 toilet, equipped with heating and air conditioning, is located near the waterfront.
Oscar de la Renta comes to T.O. for Healthy Kids fundraiser
The event raised a staggering $750,000 to benefit Healthy Kids International.
Colin Mochrie joins fellow actors at charity Scrabble event
Attendees dined, mingled and competed against Canadian notables, including Peter Kent, Gordon Pinsent and “Sharon, Lois & Bram.”
Best bike routes down to the waterfront
Finally — sunshine and blue skies again. The type of weather that makes you want to hop on a bike and head down to the waterfront. PostCity.com talked to some of the top bikers in Hogtown to get the scoop on the best ways to avoid traffic and breeze your way down to the lake.