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Another Blow to the TTC’s Image

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, travel, Writing (all kinds) on May 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM

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Online Story 10
Sarah DeMille

Another blow to the TTC’s image on Wednesday as a bus driver has been arrested for assaulting a passenger. Read the rest of this entry »

Bryzgalov, Miller, Brodeur and Georges Vezina

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on May 9, 2010 at 1:00 AM

Ryan Jhagroo Writes about Hockey - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Ryan Jhagroo

Bryzgalov, Miller, Brodeur and Georges Vezina

The finalists for the Vezina trophy have been announced. The trio nominated goalies for the award is the Buffalo Sabres’ Ryan Miller, the Phoenix Coyotes’ Ilya Bryzgalov, and the New Jersey Devils’ Martin Brodeur. Read the rest of this entry »

Larry King’s Divorce

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Video Work, Writing (all kinds) on May 8, 2010 at 3:00 AM

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Megan Harris
Online Piece 10
April 20, 2010

Larry King is about to be divorced- again. He filed for his eighth divorce last Wednesday, hours before his wife Shawn Southwick did the same. Read the rest of this entry »

Brain Training

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Video Work, Writing (all kinds) on May 7, 2010 at 7:00 AM

Kimberlee Nancekivell Writes about Video Games - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Piece #10
BRAIN TRAINING
Kimberlee Nancekivell

You may think you’re better off playing Brain Age, but you may as well be playing Mario. Read the rest of this entry »

Baseball Bats

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on May 6, 2010 at 4:00 AM

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By Josh Ungar

They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, different colours and builds. Some have hollow tops and others are solid all the way through. But they all have one thing in common, they can easily shatter, leavings batters disappointed and out a decent amount of money. Read the rest of this entry »

Caribbean Wave Restaurant

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Restaurant Reviews, travel, Writing (all kinds) on May 5, 2010 at 2:00 AM

Josef Jacobson Writes about Caibbean Wave Restaurant - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story
Josef Jacobson

Caribbean Wave Restaurant, tucked into the corner of a plaza right off Highway 401, at 875 Milner Ave., is a pleasant little secret. Read the rest of this entry »

Goldman Sachs

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on May 4, 2010 at 5:00 AM

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BILLY COURTICE

ONLINE STORY-GOLDMAN SACHS 20 April 2010

Despite facing a government civil fraud charge, Goldman Sachs Corp. has received a bit of good news. The bank reported that its first-quarter earnings have nearly doubled to $3.3 billion. Read the rest of this entry »

Shooting Among Thailand’s Military

In Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, travel, Writing (all kinds) on May 3, 2010 at 3:00 AM

Amanda Kwan Writes about Thailand's Military - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story #10
Amanda Kwan

The Thai army warned it would shoot anti-government protesters if they resist the military, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Read the rest of this entry »

CIDA and Afghanistan

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, travel, Writing (all kinds) on May 2, 2010 at 2:00 AM

Alina Smirnova Writes about CIDA and Afghanistan - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Alina Smirnova

Canada’s role in Afghanistan after troop withdrawal will include training teachers. Read the rest of this entry »

Alfalfa Sprouts

In Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on May 1, 2010 at 9:00 AM

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Alice Hoang
Online piece #10

They may look thin and frail, but alfalfa sprouts are packed with nutrients. Read the rest of this entry »

The Fantastic Mr. Fox

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Movie Reviews, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on April 29, 2010 at 5:00 AM

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Online Story 9
Sarah DeMille

(This is a review of a movie I saw, so there’s no link to where I took the information. It’s all from my own mind)

The Fantastic Mr. Fox is out on DVD and Blu-Ray. Read the rest of this entry »

Spring Allergies

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on April 27, 2010 at 5:00 AM

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Online Piece 9
Megan Harris

Spring allergy sufferers hoping for a reprieve will have no luck this year. According to an eCanadaNow report, the spring of 2010 will be worse than ever for pollen allergies. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Sports, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 25, 2010 at 5:00 AM

Josh Ungar Writes about the Toronto Blue Jays - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Josh Ungar

The Blue Jays kicked off their 2010 season at the Rogers Centre in luxurious style last night. That is, if you had big money to burn on a ticket. The regularly scarcely filled Rogers Center was packed to the brim last night, drawing a sell-out crowd of over 45,000 people. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 24, 2010 at 5:07 AM

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Online story
Josef Jacobson

The NHL regular season is over and one team will be watching the playoffs from the bleachers again.
For the fifth straight year, since the lockout of 2004-2005, the Toronto Maple Leafs will hit the golf course early. Read the rest of this entry »

Golf with Mickelson

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 23, 2010 at 5:00 AM

Billy Courtice Writes about Phil Mickelson - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Billy Courtice
13 April 2010

MASTERS-MICKELSON

World’s No. 2 golfer Phil Mickelson will add a third Masters title to his resume after winning his third green jacket at Augusta Sunday. Mickelson fended off third round leader Lee Westwood with a bogey-free 67 in the final round, finishing the tournament at 16 under-par. His score was the lowest four round total at the Masters in nine years. Read the rest of this entry »

U.S.A. and Russia

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 22, 2010 at 5:00 AM

Alina Smirnova Writes about U.S.A. and Russia - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Alina Smirnova

U.S. President Barack Obama warns of rising nuclear terrorist attack. Read the rest of this entry »

Be Wary of Charity Scams

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on April 21, 2010 at 9:41 AM

Sarina Adamo Writes about Charity Scams - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

SCAMMING CHARITIES
Online Piece #10
Sarina Adamo

The RCMP are warning all Canadians to be wary when donating to charities – they could be swindling you. Read the rest of this entry »

Cinnamon – A Spice of Life

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on April 21, 2010 at 5:00 AM

Alice Hoang Writes about Cinnamon - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Alice Hoang
Online piece #9

Cinnamon is an all-year-round spice – whether you enjoy it through your sense of taste or sense of smell. Read the rest of this entry »

Moksha hot yoga

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Religion, Writing (all kinds) on April 11, 2010 at 8:20 AM

Alice Hoang Writes about Moksha Hot Yoga - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Alice Hoang

The serene and tranquil environment of Moksha Yoga Scarborough’s studio sets the tone
to replenish the mind, body, and soul. Read the rest of this entry »

The Weaker Sex

In book reviews, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds) on April 8, 2010 at 12:06 AM

Sarina Adamo Writes about the Bones - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

The Weaker Sex
Sarina Adamo

I live with two older brothers and my father, their testosterone over powers the household. When they get sick, I go running not because I don’t want to catch their germs but because the men in my house are, for lack of a better word, babies. Read the rest of this entry »

LG Fashion Week in Toronto

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on April 6, 2010 at 6:44 AM

Sarah Demille Writes about Fashion Week in Toronto - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Sarah DeMille
Online Story 8

LG Fashion Week in Toronto is going to look different this year thanks to Joe Mimran, the creator behind the Loblaws clothing line Joe Fresh Style. Read the rest of this entry »

Vezina for Ryan Miller

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 6, 2010 at 6:38 AM

Ryan Jhagroo Writes about the NHL - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Vezina for Ryan Miller
By: Ryan Jhagroo

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ryan Miller continued his stellar play this season on Monday, as he made 40 saves in a 3-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Read the rest of this entry »

The Easter Bunny Came to Town

In Beauty, book reviews, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on April 6, 2010 at 6:31 AM

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Online Piece 8
Megan Harris

The Easter Bunny is bringing something special this year. According to a German study, eating chocolate every day could decrease your risk of having a heart attack or stroke by 39 per cent. Read the rest of this entry »

The Toronto Raptors

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on April 5, 2010 at 6:20 AM

Kirsten Parucha Writes about The Toronto Raptors - Photo Courtesy of Dreasmtime.com

Online Story – Mar 30
Kirsten Parucha

It seems the Toronto Raptors enjoy head-to-head finales. Read the rest of this entry »

Prisoner Benefits

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on April 5, 2010 at 6:15 AM

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Online Piece
PRISONER BENEFITS
Kimberlee Nancekivell

For Canadians wondering where their tax dollars go, the answer may be in the nearest prison. Read the rest of this entry »

Maple Leafs

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on April 4, 2010 at 8:47 AM

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Online Story
Josef Jacobson

The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Atlanta Thrashers tonight at the Air Canada Centre. Read the rest of this entry »

Gun-Splaying Road Rage

In cars, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 4, 2010 at 8:41 AM

Fiona Persuad Writes about Road Rage in Toronto - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Fiona Persaud
Web Story
Stabbing-road-rage

Police are searching for a man after a suspected road rage stabbing yesterday just off the highway near Neilson Rd. and Wickson Trail area. Read the rest of this entry »

Ricky Martin Comes Out

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Music, Writing (all kinds) on April 4, 2010 at 8:36 AM

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By Billy Courtice

World famous Latin pop singer Ricky Martin has announced that he’s gay, after years of speculation since his rise to fame. Read the rest of this entry »

Stephen Harper News

In Beauty, book reviews, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds) on April 3, 2010 at 4:48 PM

Amanda Kwan Writes about Prime Minister Stephen Harper - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Amanda Kwan
Online Story 8

The Hill Times reports that canceling vote subsidies to political parties will be a key feature in the Conservative government’s election platform. Read the rest of this entry »

Mongolian Herders

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, Religion, travel, Writing (all kinds) on April 3, 2010 at 4:42 PM

Alina Smirnova Writes about Mongolian Herders - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Alina Smirnova

Thousands of Mongolian herders lose their livestock because of cold weather. Read the rest of this entry »

Potatoes are Good for You

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Writing (all kinds) on April 3, 2010 at 4:39 PM

Alice Hoang Writes about the Health Benefits of Potatoes - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Alice Hoang
Online piece #8

Potatoes are healthy, when eaten the right way.

People on “no-carb” diets steer clear of spuds, despite the fact that they are packed with nutrients. Read the rest of this entry »

Health Benefits of Maple Syrup

In Writing (all kinds) on March 31, 2010 at 7:49 AM

Sarah Demille Writes about Maple Syrup - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Sarah DeMille
Online Story

The maple syrup used on your morning pancakes or waffles may be extra sugary and chock full of calories, but the real stuff could actually have benefits beyond just indulging your morning sweet tooth. Read the rest of this entry »

Leon Washington not with the Jets just yet

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on March 30, 2010 at 5:13 AM

Ryan Jhagroo Writes about the NFL - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Leon Washington not with the Jets just yet
By: Ryan Jhagroo

New York Jets restricted FA Leon Washington did not attend the team’s voluntary workouts on Monday and his future is in doubt with the team. Read the rest of this entry »

Barack Obama and Health Reform

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, Writing (all kinds) on March 30, 2010 at 5:07 AM

Patrycja Klucznik Writes about Barack Obama and Health Reform - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story #7
Patrycja Klucznik
March 23, 2010

Barack Obama’s presidency has been marked by yet another historical venture, as of March 22. The new healthcare reform bill, which is seen as a milestone for American administration, was passed on Sunday and includes lowering the cost of healthcare for small business and families that were previously unable to afford coverage. It proposes to provide healthcare for over 30 million citizens who are uninsured and avoiding discrimination by insurance companies to Americans previously deemed uninsurable because of existing health problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Earth Hour

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Technology, travel, Writing (all kinds) on March 30, 2010 at 5:02 AM

Megan Harris Writes about Earth Hour - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Megan Harris
Online Piece 7

Canada gears up for third annual Earth Hour

The lights will be going off all over Canada this weekend. Not in a power outage-reminiscent of the August 2003 blackout, but for Earth Hour. Read the rest of this entry »

Suicide Risk in Mothers

In Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Disability, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds) on March 29, 2010 at 5:23 AM

Kimberlee Nancekivell Writes about Suicide Risk in Mothers - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Piece #7
SUICIDE RISK
Kimberlee Nancekivell

Kids may drive their mothers crazy sometimes, but it’s possible they actually reduce the risk of suicide. Read the rest of this entry »

Landlord Problems in Scarborough

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Writing (all kinds) on March 29, 2010 at 5:18 AM

Josh Ungar Writes about Landlord-Tenant Problems - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Josh Ungar

Five years later, residents at 217 Morningside Ave. are still waiting for city inspectors to return and enforce their complaints. This is not an isolated situation; throughout Scarborough the number of apartment buildings with multiple unsolved standard-of-living complaints is alarmingly high. Read the rest of this entry »

Maple Leafs

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, Writing (all kinds) on March 29, 2010 at 5:12 AM

Josef Jacobson Writes about the Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Team - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story
Josef Jacobson

Tonight the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Florida Panthers at the Air Canada Centre.
This is an important match for both teams. While the panthers are fighting to make it into the playoff picture, the Leafs are looking to avoid finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference for the first time in franchise history. Read the rest of this entry »

Earth Hour

In Beauty, Business, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Home Decor, Living, Media Writing, Technology, travel, Writing (all kinds) on March 28, 2010 at 8:22 AM

Caitlin Stojanovski Writes about Earth Hour - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

CAITLIN STOJANOVSKI
EARTH HOUR
ONLINE STORY

Earth Hour has become an annual symbol of environmental awareness, with more than 800 landmarks going dark on March 27, 2010. Read the rest of this entry »

Shoeless Joe Fire

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Events, Living, Media Writing, Restaurant Reviews, Writing (all kinds) on March 28, 2010 at 8:15 AM

Online Story
Bradley Featherstone

A fire has shut down Shoeless Joe’s restaurant located at Morningside and Lawrence for the next three weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

Sudan

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Environment, Events, Living, Media Writing, travel, Writing (all kinds) on March 27, 2010 at 4:14 PM

Amanda Kwan Writes about Sudan - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Online Story 7
Amanda Kwan

Sudan’s president has threatened to expel foreign election monitors after they called for a delay in the vote, scheduled for April. Read the rest of this entry »

India to Fight with Food

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, travel, Writing (all kinds) on March 27, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Alina Smirnova Writes about Food in India - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

India to fight with food.

The Indian army is set to use the world’s hottest chili, bhut jolokia, to make hand grenades to fight terrorism, Associated Press reports. Read the rest of this entry »

Milk

In Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Health, Living, Media Writing, Opinion, Religion, Writing (all kinds) on March 27, 2010 at 2:05 PM

Alice Hoang Writes about the Good and Bad of Milk - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

Alice Hoang
Online piece #7

Is milk good or bad for you?

While some say milk is nutritious, others say it causes health problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Olympic Spirit

In Beauty, Business, Contact Information, Creative Writing, Culture, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Events, Health, Living, Media Writing, Sports, travel, Writing (all kinds) on March 24, 2010 at 7:45 AM

Sarah Moore Writes about Olympic Purchases - Photo Courtesy of Dreamstime.com

By Sarah Moore

Although the Olympics are over, many Canadian companies are continuing to sell Olympic-related paraphernalia in an attempt to stretch out the Olympic spirit, and keep one hand in the Canadian consumer’s pocket. Read the rest of this entry »

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