Share the wealth, province urges Ottawa

Ontario's Finance Minister called on the federal government yesterday to share 1 per cent of the GST with municipalities such as Toronto as they struggle to balance their budgets.

Hiking property taxes only 'fair,' Miller says

A property tax increase of 3 to 4 per cent looms next year for Toronto residents, Mayor David Miller said yesterday.''That is fair and what I committed to do my best to do,'' he said one day after council approved a new land transfer tax and car registration fee that are expected to raise a total of $175-million next year.

Four injured in downtown knifing attacks

Toronto police arrested and charged a 24-year-old man after a knife-wielding assailant attacked four strangers in separate late morning incidents downtown, east of Yonge Street, and then fled.

MDs performing cosmetic procedures asked to prove qualifications

Move follows death of a Toronto woman during liposuction procedure performed by general practitioner

Doctor faces more fraud charges

Controversial Toronto-area doctor practising medicine without a licence, police say

Doctor faces more fraud charges

A controversial Toronto-area doctor with a history of legal problems was back behind bars yesterday facing charges of fraud and practising medicine without a licence.Police say Ravi Devgan was arrested for allegedly practising holistic and naturopathic medicine in the Toronto area and as far away as California.

Toronto's 'budget season': When the crisis becomes permanent

Now that council has spent three months and uncountable millions of dollars tearing itself apart in the most unnecessary and irresponsible debate in municipal history, bringing normal business of the city to a halt while future obligations pile up ominously, where are we now? What changed with yesterday's vote to raise taxes? (Globe Insider subscribers only)

Man targeted by gunman was arrested after Creba shooting

He was scooped up in the wave of arrests last year that stemmed from the Jane Creba murder investigation and convicted of cocaine possession. He was shot dead on a busy street Sunday afternoon after visiting an acquaintance being held in Toronto's Don Jail.

Do your homework

Although alternative schools have many positive aspects, parents should do their homework before enrolling their children, experts say. Judy Winberg, a Toronto educational consultant who counsels parents on schooling, notes that ''there are no hard and fast rules. In Ontario, anyone can open a private school.''

'The votes are there' for mayor's tax plan

In what would be a watershed moment for the city and Mayor David Miller, a majority of Toronto councillors appear set to approve two new taxes today. ''We have turned the corner and the votes are there,'' deputy mayor Joe Pantalone declared yesterday.

SCARLET SINS To Support HELIX In Toronto

All female act SCARLET SINS have confirmed as the support act for HELIX at Rock N' Roll Heaven in Toronto, Ontario on November 9th. Scarlet...

Fair Trade Toronto?

Have we fallen behind the US in areas as easy to keep up with as Fair Trade? In an era of municipal councilors struggling to pass a budget that will only slightly cut services, it may seem unrealistic to talk about Toronto becoming a.

Where is the best Mexican in Toronto?

I am a BIG fan of Dos Amigos on Bathurst, north of Dupont. www.dos-amigos.ca They have a great patio in the summer - and delicious margaritas! I usually get 3 chicken tacos w/ guacomole and it comes to under $10. ...

World Press Photo 2007

You make Toronto proud! Well check it out before 6pm today because the exhibition will be on its way to Belgium... That's right Montreal and Toronto are (or were) the only Canadian stops for this International exhibit. ...

Air Canada 8021 Toronto -- On Time

Airline: Air Canada Flight #: 8021 City: Toronto Estimated/Actual Time: -- Status: On Time Terminal: A Gate #: 11.

Miller time - unfortunately

Someone was quoted in the Toronto Star as asking why he should have to pay car taxes so that peoiple in the outlying areas can come in to Toronto for free and clog our roads? Damn good question and.

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Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto eateries

"Camerini's is a few doors north of Manor Rd., on the east side." This makes it even better as I grew up at Manor Rd & Forman Ave. I patronized all of these shops along there so it will bring back memories and be even more meaningful. ...

The Great Burger Debate

I don't enjoy Burger Shoppe personally because the patty is small and therefore not juicy enough or textured enough for my liking. I agree with you about the bun ratio however I don't need a bunch of newfangled toppings for a great ...

Homes in Northwest Washington State

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Live in Toronto: Spiral Beach Have a Ball in the Cafeteria

Discussion and photos of one of Toronto's hottest rising bands performing a free gig at the University of Toronto Campus.

Loblaws/No Frills/Superstore - prices?

I live sort of equidistant between Dave & Charlotte's No Frills at Carlaw and the Loblaws at Leslie and Lakeshore. I find that generally, for what I can find (which is a good amount, as I focus on Asian cuisine), my groceries cost 50% ...