Forest Hill resident to bid on Canwest dailies
Former Senator Jerry Grafstein, a long-time Forest Hill resident, is filing a bid, along with two long-time media professionals, to buy three of Canwest’s daily newspapers.
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Book Excerpt: To Hellholes and Back
Introduction: The Four Horsemen of My Apocalypse I thought Americans were supposed to be stupid about these things. Ignorant of foreign cultures. Disinterested in international affairs. This, I’ve always figured, was particularly true of Africa—Americans presumably have trouble distinguishing between the Kalahari, Sahara, and Luxor on Las Vegas Boulevard. Jay Leno hits the streets to … Continued
Travelling to the extreme
Armed with a bag of Sunkist candy and a wallet full of bribe money, author Chuck Thompson waded through one of the most feared destinations of earth for his latest book, To Hellholes and Back. But another destination offers an equal amount of fear, though not for one’s personal safety — Disney World.
World’s best skater calls local rink her home
As all eyes turn to the Olympic Games later this month, Willowdale residents will have an extra reason to pay close attention.
Vegan eatery offers tempting lunch buffet
Kale brings vegan, organic and macrobiotic fare to the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood. Conscientious eaters appreciate the healthy alternatives to the usual pub grub, and workaholics like the fast-food format, with a help-yourself stainless steel buffet and coolers of take-away items.
Inside the manic mind of T.O.’s famed funnyman
Howie Mandel wrote his new book, Here’s the Deal: Don’t Touch Me, while recovering from a serious heart condition, which required “internal defibrillation.” It was a scary time, and Mandel’s grim fears are a constant theme throughout the book. It’s unnerving, because Mandel has always been the most boyish of performers. His brush with mortality seems so different from the devil-may-care lad we thought we knew.
T.O's gold medal mom
Three-time Olympic contender and ET host Rosey Edeh speaks about the hurdles of mumhood.
Demolition deadline looms for historic sites
Groups interested in saving two historic aircraft hangars slated for demolition on the former CFB Downsview air base will have until Feb. 1 to put a deal in place.
Voters will choose MPP for Toronto Centre Feb. 4
The departure of George Smitherman from Toronto Centre’s provincial riding opened up the position, with the by-election taking place Feb. 4.
101 townhouse co-op fight continues in court
A case involving a Thornhill housing co-op was in court recently, with residents battling against York Region for control of their community.
What if kids got to choose where they went to school?
Columnist Joanne Kates discusses the benefits of speaking to your child about education options.
A culinary adventure awaits in Leaside
It is rare for one entrepreneur to get food, service and price fine tuned, in one month. Segar Kulasegarampillai has managed this and more.