An orphan's tale turns ever more tragic

Spectators wept yesterday as an eight-year-old told of losing her parents last year in a fatal car crash north of Toronto in which two men have pleaded guilty to dangerous driving.

Airport security firm fires whistle-blowers

The private company in charge of checking passengers at Toronto's Pearson International Airport has quietly fired three screening officers who blew the whistle on alleged security breaches, The Globe and Mail has learned.

Joggers robbed in Winston Churchill Park

Toronto police are warning joggers to be careful while out alone after a series of late-night armed robberies at Winston Churchill Park near Spadina Road and St. Clair Avenue West.

Public-housing staffers probed for bribes

Two employees of the city's public-housing agency are at the centre of an investigation into allegations that tenants paid bribes to get into larger apartments.''Toronto Community Housing is currently investigating allegations of fraud with respect to access to subsidized rental units,'' agency spokesman Frank Clarke said yesterday. ''...The investigation centres on the activities of two employees.''

WEEKENDS

Highland newbies Hamilton, Ont.Great Scot! You missed the Highland Games in Fergus a couple of weeks ago, but still have yearnings for all things tartan. Head to Hamilton's Dundurn National Historic Site on Sunday for what organizers are dubbing the Highland Games for Beginners. Yank like a trooper in the tug-of-war. Or after trying your hand at the mini-caber toss, head over to watch the highland dancing. Stick around after 7 p.m. for the pipes and drums concert.

Councillors gear up to stop looming service cuts

Several Toronto councillors are on a long-shot mission to undo looming cuts to local services, even though the city needs to find millions of dollars more in savings to reach its cost-cutting target for 2008.

A fitting farewell to COC's Bradshaw

It was Richard James Bradshaw's last standing ovation. As his hearse and family drove away from St. James Cathedral in Toronto yesterday, hundreds of mourners - and passersby across the street - began to applaud the Canadian Opera Company's general director one last time.

Urban guru ready to put creative mind to work

Internationally renowned urban thinker and best-selling author Richard Florida was formally welcomed to the University of Toronto's business school last night - and he plans on jumping straight into his research next week.

City probes bribery claim in public housing

City public-housing officials have launched an investigation and called in police after allegations surfaced that tenants paid bribes to jump the waiting list for larger apartments.The allegations are unproven, and Toronto Community Housing Corp. would not comment on specifics.

Peel Police arrest 18, seize 40,000 DVDs

Thousands of illegal DVDs sold at flea markets were seized in a series of raids on a ''sophisticated'' movie-pirating ring spanning from Burlington to Toronto, police said.A six-month investigation led to raids at 12 booths at the Mississauga Flea Market on Mavis Road on Sunday, as well as at homes in Brampton, Burlington and Toronto.

Air Canada 8021 Toronto -- On Time

Airline: Air Canada Flight #: 8021 City: Toronto Estimated/Actual Time: -- Status: On Time Terminal: A Gate #: 10.

CN Tower and Toronto Island

The time has been slipping by and I suddenly realised I had this half written post about my jaunt up the CN Tower and my visit to Toronto Island. On the second attempt we we made it up the Tower. The first day we tried by the time we ...

Toronto Festival Portends Dark Awards Season

"During the last decade, the Toronto Film Festival, now in its 32nd year, has emerged as the unofficial beginning of a six-month movie-awards cycle that culminates with the Oscar ceremony in late February. While some high-profile ...

Gone for a few days

I?m gone for a few days for the last little bit of the summer, and I?ll be back on Sunday, after TFC?s clash with DC. If you?re religious, pray for a goal. If you?re not, pray as well. I?ll try anything at this point.

Fojji Before WSVG Toronto

Magnus "fojji" Olsson had a chance to speak with GotFrag about the upcoming WSVG Toronto event and.

No Loose Change Final Cut In Toronto

Not a surprise that those sophisticated Torontonians wouldn't accept the film; for one thing it hasn't been completed (despite being promised for over two years). But still, it's nice to see the gap:. Late Fragment Lou Reed's Berlin ...

Beyonce Performs In Toronto

Former Destiny's Child star Beyonce Knowles performed at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario on Wednesday (August 15). Watch fan filmed highlight clips from.

Beyonce Topless Toronto Video

Now the funny thing is this is what you see every where Beyonce topless Toronto video but once you see the video you will laugh your behind because besides the guy in front of the stage I really do not think to many people saw anything. ...

Where To Entertain Out-of-towners at Yonge and Bloor

I can recommend Wish and Fire on the East Side from personal experience. I have struggled over the years finding places near Yonge & Bloor because it's such a convenient place to meet people but there's not much around. ...

Where can I get white peaches?

They had them at the East York Farmers' Market this week. Delicious.

C'est Bon! CA VA MAL

swoon one one:. YES... This Friday Adrift skateshop is host to Ca Va Mal!. Their last show at Smiling Buddha was amazing. CA VA MAL @ Adrift w/ Katja, Soft Floors, Greg Cocaine 299 Augusta Ave.

TD reaches out with Facebook group (Toronto Star)

Toronto Dominion Bank wants to make more friends. The country's second-largest bank has launched its own Facebook group called TD Money Lounge, making it the first Canadian financial institution to reach out to net-savvy Generation Y ...