Tag Archive | "Scarborough"

Arts & Life · Multimedia · Photos · Scarborough

One camera, 30 photographers

Posted 23 April 2010 by Rishma Lucknauth

They have had only one professional camera to share, but the students of St. Boniface Catholic School's photography club still manage to put on a high-quality exhibit at the Scarborough Bluff's Gallery for two weeks every year. Continue Reading

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Hockey task force member Margo Cowie pins up minor hockey improvement suggestions.

Audio · Hockey · Scarborough · Sports

Scarborough residents suggest how to save minor hockey

Posted 23 April 2010 by Josef Jacobson

Scarborough residents had lots of suggestions for improving the state of hockey in Scarborough, the task force researching the problem heard at a meeting at the McGregor Park Recreation Centre on April 17. Continue Reading

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The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has infested ash trees throughout the Guildwood community.

News · Scarborough

Ash kicking in Guildwood

Posted 22 April 2010 by Angela Rotundo

The Emerald Ash Borer, a tiny green beetle-like insect, is making trouble for residents in the Scarborough area. Continue Reading

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Opinion · Scarborough

No winners at this Pan Am

Posted 09 April 2010 by Billy Courtice/Toronto Observer

The “suburb” has a bad reputation for a reason, and that will not change due to a new building in town. Scarborough has talked about improving the area for decades, and things are only getting worse. Continue Reading

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Scarborough · Sports

Pan Am facilities benefit local athletes

Posted 08 April 2010 by Josef Jacobson

Local sports clubs are thrilled about the prospect of using the new world-class athletics compound slated to be built at the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus. Continue Reading

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Retired University of Toronto professor Helen Lenskyj spoke at the No Games Toronto rally on August 31.

Featured · News · Scarborough

The high price of Pan Am

Posted 08 April 2010 by Kimberlee Nancekivell

It’s public knowledge Scarborough is getting a new aquatics facility for the 2015 Pan Am Games, but residents might not be aware of the overall cost of hosting the games. Continue Reading

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Arts & Life · Scarborough

Models to strut for a cause

Posted 08 April 2010 by Alina Smirnova

With a measuring tape swung around her neck, Lydia Manget sits across from a rack of clothes ready for a fashion show that sold out two weeks ago. Manget is the owner of Felicia’s Collection, the boutique providing clothing for the show sponsored by the Canadian Federation of University Women Scarborough. The proceeds of the show will go to support the Scarborough Women’s Centre and to Centennial College Student Awards. A raffle will also be held, with its proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation which funds HIV/AIDS related projects in Africa. Continue Reading

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A tenant at the notorious Eastside Motel along Kingston Road.

Featured · Features · Scarborough

Kingston Road needs a face-lift: residents

Posted 08 April 2010 by Josh Ungar/Billy Courtice

According to residents and business owners, it is the dirty lots, ugly signage and excessive litter that is preventing Kingston Road from bolstering its reputation. With the 2015 Pan Am Games fast approaching, Scarborough is soon to be under more international scrutiny than ever. Continue Reading

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Wickson Trail and Neilson Road where the road-rage stabbing occured.

News · Scarborough

Arrest in Malvern road-rage stabbing

Posted 08 April 2010 by Josh Ungar

Toronto Police have made an arrest following a road-rage incident that escalated into a stabbing early Monday morning in Malvern. Continue Reading

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Anna Wilson, a student at UTSC, unloads fresh produce from a Good Food box.

Audio · Features · Scarborough

Removing barriers to food access in Scarborough

Posted 08 April 2010 by Amanda Kwan

Lack of transportation is the main obstacle to people getting healthy food in Scarborough, says Peter Dorfman, a manager in the city’s health department. Continue Reading

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