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KJ Mullins-Toronto: Toronto Police were out in force at Yorkdale Shopping Centre today but the bad guy they were up…

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The Canadian Mental Health Association applauds Canada’s first-ever mental health strategy

New strategy provides broad vision but will require a truly coordinated, adequately funded implementation plan to result in real improvements…

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Tomorrow is the Royal LePage National Garage Sale for Shelter!

Every year the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation hosts the National Garage Sale for Shelter. Tomorrow the event will take place…

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editorial: Mayor Rob Ford shows up at PFLAG event

Today the crowd at the flag raising for the International Day against Homophobia and Transphobia at Queen’s Park had a surprise guest. Mayor Rob Ford, known for being a no-show at Pride events, came out with his staff to take part. Today’s event was the…

May 17, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

City of Toronto maintains stable credit rating for global markets

The international bond credit rating firm Moody’s Investors Service has reaffirmed the City of Toronto’s…

May 17, 2012 / No Comment / Read More
Luis Jacob artfully eyes the walls of the Dufferin Street Underpass
Fireworks safety: plan, prepare, protect and prevent
City Acts: Island Airport Traffic Chaos Constrained
Weekend event with road closures in Toronto

A brush with blindness

OPERATION EYESIGHT UNIVERSAL: When you’re an active little boy, having an eye injury is very difficult – you can’t run or play football with the big brother you idolize.   Four-year-old Ian lives with his family on a farm outside Eldoret, Kenya. He suffered an…

May 10, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Sweden Adopts Gender Neutral Pronoun

Sweden has introduced a gender-neutral pronoun into the country’s National Encyclopedia this week.  The pronoun…

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BACARDI Toasts 75th Anniversary Of NY Supreme Court Ruling
President Dr Mohamed Waheed ratifies Domestic Violence Bill in Maldives
updated: George Zimmerman will be charged
Japan readies missiles as North Korea plans rocket launch

Fostering good mental health across Ontario’s campuses is vital to college students’ success

TORONTO, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – The frequency and intensity of mental health issues is increasing on campuses across Ontario. Depression, anxiety, and substance abuse are amongst a variety of mental health illnesses that are becoming more visible on post-secondary campuses. The College Student Alliance…

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Teachers Get Support for GSAs in Elementary Middle Schools

ETFO conference timely given May 17 International Day Against Homophobia TORONTO, May 11, 2012 /CNW/…

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The countdown to the 2012 Ontario Summer Games is on!
Bite Me Too! is a kitchen must have
Regent Park School of Music launches computer-based music program for youth with the support of TELUS
United Church Releases Report on Israel/Palestine

Contemporary Video Artist to Mine AGO Collection and Toronto’s Cultural Community

(TORONTO – May 15, 2012) The Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) is delighted to announce Hiraki Sawa as its next artist-in-residence. The London, U.K.–based, internationally recognized contemporary artist will be based in the AGO’s Weston Family Learning Centre through the end of June 2012. The Gallery’s…

May 15, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

Simcoe Levee

Heritage Helmet Art Project Honours Queen’s York Rangers Patrick Connors – Aurora:  On May 9,…

May 13, 2012 / 1 Comment / Read More
Finalists Announced for 2012 Toronto Arts Foundation Awards
Arnaud Maggs announced the winner of the 2012 SPA Award
OMG! LMFAO Party-Rock the Block as Co-Hosts and Performers at the 2012 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS, Live on MuchMusic, June 17
Maurice Sendak author of Where The Wild Things Are dead at 83

Canadians can cross Canada-US border with a rental vehicle from the United States

OTTAWA, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Maxime Bernier, Minister of State for Small Business and Tourism, and Ryan Leef, the Member of Parliament for Yukon, on behalf of the…

May 17, 2012 / No Comment / Read More

National Lifejacket Day: Canadian Red Cross urges Canadians to wear their lifejackets this summer

OTTAWA, May 17, 2012 /CNW/ – As we mark National Lifejacket Day on May 17,…

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First-of-kind data find toxic chemical widespread in Canadian adults
Ontario’s Greenbelt is Good for the Economy
Now Serving… Visa at Tim Hortons
LCBO stores closed on Victoria Day