Toronto's history, stashed in the closet

Mea culpa. Two decades ago, when I wrote a Fodor's travel guide to Toronto, I tried to pump up the prose by telling the story of the first white man in the area. Coureur de bois Etienne Brule, scout for Samuel de Champlain, lived among the Huron (so my text assured readers) until, in 1633, his drinking and womanizing so offended them that they killed and ate him. Sex, death and cannibalism - I hoped all this would lure people into reading about Toronto.

Toronto housing sales set a July high

The Toronto real estate market continued to sizzle through the mid-summer, setting a record high for the number of sales in July.The Toronto Real Estate Board said yesterday there were 8,912 sales in July, a 26-per-cent increase over the same period last year.

Oodles of Googles

Most of us know mash-ups as a dance-floor fad, but now map mash-ups have hit the net. Finding the Muskoka cottage on MapQuest.com is just the beginning; the more adventurous Netizens of Toronto can dive deeper into online topography. Welcome to the tech trend called ''Google Maps mash-ups,'' where programmers can fuse a regular Google Map of Toronto with a tool to display specific information, like available apartments in the city. Or the best taxi route from A to B. Toronto has inspired more than 40 Google Maps mash-ups available free. Here are The Globe and Mail's picks to get you started:

Toronto is not a fictional TV town from the 60s

Some have criticized Mayor David Miller for failing to make a strong case for his proposed two new taxes last month. Mr. Miller, who didn't attend public consultations on the levies for home sales and vehicle registrations, came out swinging only after his surprise political defeat, threatening big budget cuts.

A scandal-free city hall? Time to wake the watchdogs

Suddenly everybody is shouting for city hall to clean up its act, just like David Miller said four years ago - and Torontonians gave him the mandate to do just that. The difference is that Mr. Miller had ample evidence of scandal to support his crusade for ''a clean city'' in 2003. By contrast, his would-be successors today have nothing on Miller and his team.

We seek him here, we seek him there

Toronto will not be able to outmatch the glittery extravaganza thrown in Los Angeles for David and Victoria Beckham two weeks ago. We don't have Tom and Katie, Will and Jada or Ashton and Demi. We've got Eugene Levy. Maybe a Canadian Idol judge or two.

The rubble rousers - Toronto Star

Man denied bail in kidnapping case - Toronto Star

Man charged in brutal sex assault gets bail - Toronto Star

What's On: Galleries - Toronto Star

Beckham sits as Galaxy, Toronto FC play to draw

David Beckham again was a spectator as the Los Angeles Galaxy resumed their Major League Soccer campaign with a goalless draw against Toronto FC on Sunday night at BMO Field. "He ran a bit more today and the ankle felt a little bit ...

Beckham-less Galaxy, Toronto FC tie 0-0

TORONTO ? David Beckham didn?t dress, missing his scheduled Major League Soccer debut because of a lingering ankle injury that kept him on the bench Sunday night during the Los Angeles Galaxy?s 0-0 tie with Toronto FC. ...

New Allen Film To Debut In Toronto

Veteran director Woody Allen is set to unveil his latest film Cassandra?s Dream to North American audiences at this year?s Toronto International Film Festival. The film, which stars Ewan McGregor and Colin Farrell as brothers, ...

Re: Toronto to solve gun crimes for all.

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Air Canada 8020 Toronto -- On Time

Airline: Air Canada Flight #: 8020 City: Toronto Estimated/Actual Time: -- Status: On Time Terminal: A Gate #: 11.

Inisde Arrow Hall - Daft Punk Alive Tour Toronto August 5th

Inside the hall with a DJ playing some tracks, waiting for The Rapture to get on stage. Author: Ujio15 Keywords: Daft Punk Toronto Added: August 5, 2007.

Roncesvalles - Toronto

The village of Roncesvalles is a small community enclave located in the middle of the bustling city of Toronto. The neighbourhood has a population made up of diverse ethnic roots, including one of the.

Beckham misses clash with Toronto

David Beckham failed to make his Major League Soccer debut for Los Angeles Galaxy in their 0-0 draw with Toronto. BBC SPORT | Football | Beckham misses clash with Toronto. Share This.

Beckham's MLS debut on hold as Galaxy draw with Toronto

TORONTO, Aug 6 (Reuters) There were several David Beckham and Posh Spice impersonators strolling the terraces of BMO Field but no sign of the genuine ...

Toronto, the New York City of Canada

Toronto, my city of birth, is the largest city in Canada with a population of about 3 million (5 million in the greater area) and it keeps growing every year as it seems to be the first city of choice for immigrants from around the ...

Beckham Sits on Bench Against Toronto FC

The wait for David Beckham continues for North American soccer fans after he was ruled out of action against Toronto FC Sunday night due to his ongoing ankle rehabilitation.The former Manchester...

Happy Simoce Day (celebrate the man who founded Toronto)

He founded York (now Toronto) and was instrumental in introducing institutions such as the courts, trial by jury, English common law, freehold land tenure, and for abolishing slavery in Upper Canada long before it was abolished in the ...