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Kelita Smith, 18, says Humewood House played an invaluable role in helping her attend school while caring for her daughter Serenity, who is now nine months old. Photo courtesy Tynan Studio.

Humewood House’s 100 Years of Help

When Kelita Smith gave birth to her daughter Serenity at the age of 16, she was all but alone in the … [Read More]

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Master of All Arts

Ask artist, photographer, jazz musician and carpenter James C. Swartz if he’s a jack of all trades, and he’ll … [Read More]

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She Can Carry A Tune — With Chutzpah

When York Mills singer and actor Gabi Epstein was asked by an elderly woman in Pender Island, British Columbia how … [Read More]

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Anisah Mahomed is now the top female high school debater in the world. Photo by Francis Crescia.

No arguments — she’s the world’s best

Only six days after returning from South Africa for a community service trip, Branksome Hall student Anisah Mahomed … [Read More]

Queue-jump lanes have been suggested for 14 intersections on Finch Avenue West to improve bus service. Photo by Shawn Star.

Improvements To Finch West Too Late?

A recent report on improving bus service on Finch has been met with mixed reactions by North York councillors, with … [Read More]

Four tennis courts in Cedarvale Park, above, were proposed to be used by a newly formed tennis club, whose members would get preferential access. Photo by Francis Crescia.

Tennis Club Bid Smashed

A proposal to establish a members’ club at the Cedarvale Park courts has been withdrawn after some members of the … [Read More]

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Kimmie Weeks. Photo by Omar Mosleh.

Liberian War Survivor, Child Rights Activist Visits Toronto

As nine-year-old Kimmie Weeks and his mother huddled together desperately on a cold concrete floor, he prayed they would survive. While trapped in one of Africa's bloodiest civil wars, Weeks would … [Read More...]

BATTLING GRITS: Relative newcomers Glen Murray and Eric Hoskins, top left and right, are fighting their first general provincial elections after having won their midtown seats for the Liberals in byelections. Michael Coteau, bottom left, is trying to recapture Don Valley East after Liberal MPP David Caplan stepped down. Making a re-election bid, Mike Colle, bottom right, is facing Conservative challenger Rocco Rossi, a former Liberal and mayoral candidate, in Eglinton-Lawrence.

The Thin Red Line

Can the provincial Liberals keep their stronghold in Toronto? Its most popular sports team may be blue, but for years Toronto was an impenetrable Liberal red fortress, a dependable bulwark that … [Read More...]

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Running To Remember

In 2005, Brato Bhabok crossed the finish line at the Terry Fox Run with tears in his eyes. It’s not that it was the first time he accomplished the feat. In fact, he has run the race every year … [Read More...]

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