For a pot smoker in pain, no help is on the way

Sitting back on a comfy couch in her Burlington residence, Alison Myrden looks ready for battle. Two long braids are tucked under her black cargo cap, while sunshine hits her sparkling nose stud and glints off of her fierce amber eyes.

It's a food fight at One Benvenuto

It's as much a landmark as the CN Tower or TD Centre, both of which can be seen from the large, conservatory windows that lend the long-standing and popular restaurant its enviable views of downtown Toronto.

Pet lovers calling for tougher cruelty laws

When Toronto Humane Society investigator Tre Smith learned this week that his licence had been temporarily suspended, pending review of an ugly confrontation with the owner of a dog whose life Mr. Smith had just saved, the incident underlined a murky no-man's-land familiar to non-police law-enforcement officials.

Spot the difference

It seems like a fairly basic equation. Take one city park, add grass seed, water generously. Result: soft islands of green amid the concrete, ideal for sports, hanging out or just plain resting the eyes. For many Torontonians trapped downtown during sweat-bath season, parks are a crucial sanctuary. Why then should one city-maintained park wear its emerald carpet throughout the summer, with only the occasional bald spot, while another burns up from end to end, becoming a dusty yellow mat the texture of straw by early July?

Diners' dilemma: A decent lake view

When eager, helpless diners shuttle to the city and request a restaurant recommendation, how many times have you suggested an eatery on the water? I'll answer first. Zero.If the greening of Toronto's waterfront is the most politicized where-land-meets-lake issue, the dining along the waterfront should be the dark-horse concern en route to all citizen hearts (our stomachs). Isosceles slices and tepid cart-dogs are the standard shoreline fare, followed closely by thick cardiac fries from the chippy van. Save for the occasional Harbourfront festival offering ethnic delights, nothing reputable comes to mind.

A TORONTONIAN REFLECTS ON THE SHOOTING OF 19-YEAR-OLD KEVON HALL NEXT DOOR TO HIS BUILDING

DOUGLAS PEARSONWEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, REGENT PARKI'm third generation from the area, from when Toronto was the town of York, and this neighbourhood was Cabbagetown and Corktown. My grandmother was born on Sumach Street. We were always renters, we never owned. I'm the poor guy. I'm not trying to get rich. I need money to purchase food, and to live.

A fine Summers evening

As the guitarist for the Police, Andy Summers represents the unique hybrid of rocker-cum-artist. In town for two sellout concerts at the Air Canada Centre, Mr. Summers also stopped by Toronto's Edward Day Gallery to launch his photography show I'll Be Watching You: Inside the Police 1980-83.

Family of missing woman fears she was abducted

The family of Christina Calayaca, a young Toronto woman who was last seen at a provincial park in Northern Ontario on Monday morning, fears that she may have been taken by a stranger.

Empty nesters fuelling condo boom

The last five years have seen a tremendous explosion of condominium construction in 905 communities that have traditionally been known for suburban sprawl and tract housing.Brampton and Vaughan are a long way from being transformed by condo development into high-density, transit-oriented communities. Construction starts on multifamily dwellings make up only about 10 to 15 per cent of all starts there.

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604 DRYMEN CRES.ASKING PRICE: $409,900SELLING PRICE: $431,100TAXES: $2,878 (2006)LOT SIZE: 50 by 150 feetDAYS ON THE MARKET: 11LISTING AGENT: Jennifer Rockburne

Sharapova also to skip next week?s Toronto event

Los Angeles: World number two Maria Sharapova will not play in the WTA event in Toronto starting Monday in order to save energy for the upcoming US Open. (more?)

Families caught in religious schools funding controversy

Faith-based funding could be wedge issue in Oct. 10 election Today, he pays more than $600 a month to send his 6-year-old son Abbas-Ali to an Islamic school.

Is Toronto considered east coast or mid west ?

Forum: Toronto Maple Leafs Posted By: FF de Mars Post Time: 08-12-2007 at 01:41 AM.

Nunez strong as Royals down Toronto

Alex Gordon went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run and a pair of runs scored as Kansas City topped Toronto, 4-1, in the second of four between the teams at Kauffman Stadium. Leo Nunez (2-0) was impressive in his third major-league start, ...

Toronto Skyline

Toronto Skyline Skyline of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Summer 2007)

'Flash Point' coming to Toronto Fest

FLASH POINT, the new martial arts actioner from director Wilson Yip and actor/choreographer Donnie Yen, has been burning up the Chinese box office since its release on Aug.

Air Canada 8020 Toronto -- On Time

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

Is Toronto considered east coast or mid west ?

I like Toronto because it is the most populous city in Canada, because I'ma urban person and I feel close to Toronto as there is the same hate going on from the regions for TO and MTL (so we're in the same boat), and because I admire ...

Japanese BY Japanese

What do you mean by strictly Japanese restaurant ? FYI, Kaji is no longer involved in Cafe Michi for a few months.

Looking for the best chocolate molten cake ?

Is there any good suggestion for a great chocolate molten cake in Toronto ? I had a really good one at Mistura, and read from ace123's post that there is a good one at Treadwell (but it is not in TO), where else ? Thanks.

Cheese delivery service in GTA?

Thanks, but I know that one already. Should have said so. Looking for other options.

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