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The tributaries of both the Humber and Don rivers, seen here, are important migratory routes for fish and wildlife.

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Toronto’s watersheds come under Greenbelt protection

Posted 27 February 2010

Toronto’s major watersheds have become the focal point of fifth-anniversary celebrations for Ontario’s Greenbelt initiative. On Feb. 24, 2010, Toronto City Council and Mayor David Miller unanimously supported the inclusion of the Humber and Don River valleys into Ontario’s Greenbelt. It’s an unprecedented level of protection for two of Toronto’s largest watersheds, according to Heather Harding [...] Continue Reading

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    The Sir Wilfrid Laurier Blue Devils win gold in the East Region Tier One Senior Boys final at Seneca College on Feb. 11.

    High School · Photos · Scarborough · Sports

    Defending champs win East Region final

    Posted 22 February 2010

    A missed free throw in the last two seconds gave defending champions Sir Wilfrid Laurier Blue Devils a nail-biting victory over their rivals West Hill Warriors in the East Region Senior Boys Tier One basketball final on Feb. 11 at Seneca College. Continue Reading

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    High School · Photos · Scarborough · Sports

    RH King Academy wins semifinal matchup

    Posted 22 February 2010

    After a decisive 6-0 victory over the Bendale Tigers on Feb. 17, the RH King Academy Lions will go on to the TDSB East Region B Division hockey championship. Continue Reading

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    A brass band marches by in perfect unison during the 23rd annual Toronto St. Patrick’s Day Parade yesterday. They were just one of the many musical acts.

    Arts & Life · Featured · News

    Despite grey skies, Irish green warms downtown Toronto

    Posted 15 March 2010

    The luck of the Irish prevailed Sunday as the morning rain ceased just in time for the 23rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Toronto. Estimates of up to 100,000 people of all ages lined the streets in customary green attire to witness the more than 50 attractions go by. Almost 3000 participants joined the [...] Continue Reading

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    Opinion · Scarborough

    Skating around arena ice time

    Posted 22 February 2010

    At the Malvern Community Centre around 2 p.m., the ice rinks are like the frozen tundra of the arctic: bare. We’re talking about two full-size ice rinks. What’s notable is that around the city of Toronto, ice time is a hot commodity. Continue Reading

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    Featured · Features · News · Scarborough

    Scarborough’s invisible homelessness

    Posted 04 March 2010

    This is Family Residence, a city-run shelter housing more than 50 families. Behind the fence is Idlewood Inn, rented by the city when the shelter is full. Paying a weekly rate of less than $300, some lodgers stay for months. Continue Reading

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    Dr. Thomas Massiah tells his life story to students of Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute.

    Features · Scarborough

    Black History Month brings prominent activist to Malvern

    Posted 18 February 2010

    Dr. Thomas Massiah told a library full of high school students that occupation doesn’t define a person and self-respect is something that no one can give or take away from them. Continue Reading

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