Hold on to something ... the battle for Toronto begins

Less than a year ago, Toronto Councillor David Shiner wrapped up his successful return to city hall by taking down his municipal election signs.With today's official kick-off to the Oct. 10 provincial vote, he's set to post a fresh batch of election signs - this time for a seat in the Ontario Legislature.

Shifting population splits Ontario

The winner of the provincial election on Oct. 10 will have to straddle a growing Ontario economic split, analysts say.It's a tale of two provinces; the fast-growing, infrastructure-challenged 905 area around Toronto and the economically struggling areas of Southwestern Ontario hit hard by families and businesses deciding to leave for fresh opportunity.

Top hospital to screen all patients for superbugs

Canada's largest research hospital is about to launch a massive screening program that will test every overnight patient for two virulent superbugs that kill thousands in their path.For the 30,000 people admitted annually at the University Health Network in Toronto - whether for a broken hip or brain surgery - the nation's most ambitious bug-fighting plan in history will subject their noses, underarms, groins and anuses to swab-wielding staff.

Can John Tory turn the GTA blue?

If Progressive Conservative Leader John Tory wants to storm Fortress Toronto on Oct. 10, he's going to have to win over the sorts of voters who live in quiet suburban enclaves such as Elma Street, which sits in the shadow of the Campbell Soup plant in southern Etobicoke.

Police have suspect in Hamilton shooting

Two years after a young American was gunned down in an east-end Hamilton parking lot, police say they now have a prime suspect.The man who shot Michael Parmer, 22, of Niagara Falls, N.Y., is from Hamilton, lead investigator Staff Sergeant Peter Abi-Rashed said yesterday. So are three other suspects.

Toronto debates a day off

The promise of a new February holiday landed with a thud in Toronto this week.Standing on the brow of a hill in West Riverdale Park, Jennifer Hicks wasn't sure she liked the idea of a new provincial Family Day. ''It doesn't make any sense. There's no purpose to it,'' said Ms. Hicks, a speech and language pathologist. ''A holiday usually commemorates something.''

Man faces sex charges in connection with girl

A 51-year-old man is facing several charges in a case involving a nine-year-old girl.Toronto police say the man committed several sexual offences against the girl in his home between February, 2005, and August, 2006.

A TIFF RATE

Americans who came to Toronto for the film festival in years past always expected a bargain on everything from designer shoes to steak dinners. But anyone approaching a checkout station at Pusateri's, Yorkville's pre-eminent destination for specialty foods, will notice a sign saying that U.S. money will be accepted on par with Canadian dollars.

Broken promises, $150-million spent, and who's complaining?

There are so many new recruits being inducted into the Toronto Police Service these days, each new tranche undergoing an elaborate ceremony amid weepy families and skirling pipes, that Nathan Phillips Square is beginning to resemble a wartime parade ground. (Globe Insider subscribers only)

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Mississauga Shooting - 640 Toronto

Air Canada 8021 Toronto -- On Time

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

THE TORONTO FILM FESTIVAL '07: DAY FOUR

On the day of rest, Russ only saw four movies.

Brangelina too hot for Toronto and other mesmerism around the ...

Angelina Jolie was happy to support her man Brad Pitt at the North American premiere screening of Brad's new movie "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday. ...

TORONTO IN FOCUS: DAYS 1-4, WOW AM I WEARY

Something unexpected has taken-up all the time I meant to write while here in Toronto: simply figuring out what the hell I'm going to get to see while here. With the New York Film Festival press screenings starting next week, ...

Welcome to readers of the Toronto Star

The Toronto Star has a very nice article about Jane Austen?s online presence, including AustenBlog. Many self-declared ?Janeites? have banded together to form a multitude of online communities dedicated to preventing classic novels like ...

HotHouse Cafe in Toronto

By Michael Philip It was a cold and snowy day and all through Toronto not a soul was to be seen. The Minus was chilling our bones and we looked for a place to warm ourselves, have a good meal and top it off with some mind involving ...

Random Acts of Kindness Never Hurt

I've never stayed at a Hostel anywhere let alone Toronto. I only knew of two in the city, Global Village and College Hostel. Too bad they were both FULL!#@%. Damn, back on the streets and too distracted by our rejection to ask for other ...

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banned from toronto

toronto community forum. my first time i've been banned from anywhere. i seemed to have upset people but i'm fuzzy on exactly why. if asking questions because i'm ignorant is bannable, well i'm shocked. it happened while this thread ...

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Reeler TV @ Toronto International Film Festival 03

In this episode ReelerTV goes retro in black and white in tribute to the forthcoming biopic about Joy Division singer, Ian Curtis. The Reeler talks to legendary rock photographer turned director, Anton Corbijn about the making of ...