Family convinced missing woman still alive

The family of a young Toronto woman who disappeared into the wilderness last month believes she is still alive and that someone knows what happened to her.''Someone out there knows something,'' said Karen Caguicla, whose niece Christina Calayca, 20, was last seen in Rainbow Falls Provincial Park on Aug. 6. ''Responsible people just do not vanish without a trace.''

Built to suit downsizers

In a rural town about 40 kilometres northeast from Toronto, The Glens is a small enclave that is attractive to people looking to downsize to a maintenance-free residence without compromising too much on space.

Faith-based schools

John Barber (Tory's Proposal A Call To Arms For Secular Humanism - Sept. 6) is correct when he invokes the name of Egerton Ryerson as a reformer who defended ''public education as the essential common ground of a divided, pluralistic society.'' However, what Mr. Barber fails to mention is that Ryerson, like his Tory arch-nemesis John Strachan, the Anglican bishop of Toronto, was also unwavering in his belief that a far greater threat to the political and social stability of early 19th-century Upper Canada was radical secularism, that is, atheism. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Majority of Ontarians willing to pay more taxes for schools, survey says

The majority of Ontarians support increased funding for public schools, and many are prepared to shoulder a higher tax burden, according to a new opinion survey. The poll, which was developed by researchers at the University of Toronto's Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, found 73 per cent of respondents supported higher spending on schools; 60 per cent said they were willing to pay more taxes for education.

Island airport terminal to expand, Porter says

Porter Airlines intends to expand its airport terminal at the Toronto City Centre Airport.A statement released by the airline yesterday said that construction will begin at the island airport later this month and will add three arrival and departure gates.

Italian community adds to AGO donations

Three more Toronto Italian-Canadian families have joined the 20 which last April made an unprecedented collective donation of $10-million toward the construction of an expanded and renovated Art Gallery of Ontario, it was announced yesterday.

Wireless network making money, Hydro says

City-owned Toronto Hydro says its downtown wireless Internet network, launched last year, is going strong and already making money - bucking a trend in several U.S. cities that have recently scrapped ambitious plans to offer similar access to citizens.

The values lessons not soon forgot

As another school year opens in Ontario, there's a certain amount of panic in the air. One Toronto school trustee has warned of gang wars. Extra teachers have been installed in troubled schools to patrol the corridors and keep out visitors with guns. Police are warning students to leave their cellphones and iPods at home, so they won't get stolen. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Onley to focus on computer literacy for natives

David Onley, Ontario's first disabled representative of the Queen, vowed to launch a computer literacy program for native children yesterday as he officially took up his viceregal duties.The veteran Toronto broadcaster was sworn in as the province's 28th Lieutenant-Governor. Rather than embark on a new cause as is traditional, Mr. Onley said he will continue with the work of his predecessor, James Bartleman, who devoted much of his time to instilling a love of books in native children.

Lawyers ask judge to consider contempt ruling

Incensed at the number and content of media interviews a key witness has given, defence lawyers are attempting to bring contempt of court charges against the lead informant in an ongoing Toronto terrorism case.

TIFF Day 0: Finally in Toronto!

After a long day of grueling flights and traveling through customs, I've finally made it to Toronto! I know everyone is excited to hear about my adventures in the airport - so I'm going to skip right to the good stuff, the movies! ...

Air Canada 8021 Toronto -- On Time

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

Toronto International Film Festival 2007 Official Line-Up

32nd Toronto International Film Festival September 06-15, 2007 Official Movie Line-Up Mexican heartthrob Gael Garcia Bernal stars in the Argentinian film The Past (El Pasado), an entry in the 32nd Toronto International Film Festival. ...

It's Toronto International Film Festival time again!

It's Toronto International Film Festival time again! Michael (my fiancee) and I headed down to Yorkville (which is kind of like Toronto's Rodeo Drive) for E!'s launch party. That's us in front of the phenominal ice curtain. ...

Toronto has higher profile than Montreal

A study of fifty world dailies finds that Toronto is mentioned twice as often as Montreal and its mayor is a better-known public figure. Well, I could've told them that much. Ontario is richer, Toronto is bigger and spends more money, ...

Pens' Rookies Win Opener Over Toronto

The Penguins won their opener in the Rookie Tournament in Kitchener, ON, 6-5, over Toronto. Penguins' goals were scored by Mark Letestu, Dustin Jeffrey (2), Kris Letang, and Alex Grant. Tyler Kennedy scored the lone shootout goal. ...

Toronto Film Festival '07

Here (in Canada), the TV stations have been showing a lot of stuff about the Toronto Film Festival. So far, I know that Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal have appeared. A few hours ago, Hillary Duff performed at a televised party ...

Weinstein Co. buys 'Boy' at Toronto

Film News: Crowley-directed film adapted from Trigell novel -- The Weinstein Co. has bought world rights to "Boy A," a drama that preemed Friday at the Toronto Film Festival.

Toronto 2007: Heavy Metal in Baghdad

baghdadmetal.jpg. I don?t care how tired of Iraq documentaries you think you are?you need to see Heavy Metal in Baghdad. Executive produced by Spike Jonze in conjunction with VBS.tv (the online video venture of VICE Magazine, ...

Toronto Film Festival ?07: Day Two

Outsider art, genocide and more... read more.

Toronto Film Festival ?07: Day Two

Outsider art, genocide and more...

Toronto Film Festival '07: Day Two

Hollywood torture, Maddin, Argento, Persepolis, and "that Romanian abortion movie"...