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Last week I had the opportunity to attend Newstrain, a two-day touring journalism workshop aimed towards editors, department heads and other journalism management. If you’re wondering why the only photo I have from the two days is an obscure shot of a printing press, that’s because the event took place at the Toronto Star Press Centre and I was … [Read more...]
Don Valley Village artist Donald Black can proudly say he’s carved the coats of arms for every Canadian province. After all, it only took him two decades. “I didn’t have any deadlines, so it took me about 20 years or so to finish the thing,” he says with a chuckle. The North York carver has lived in the neighbourhood for more than … [Read more...]
Where would we be without the internet? For one, we'd have a lot less reading material. For those of you that know me, it won't come as a surprise to you that I have a borderline unhealthy obsession with serial killers. And not just any serial killers - only the most twisted, depraved, bizarre serial killers ignite my curiosity. Think Jeffrey … [Read more...]
Recently I had the opportunity to meet James C. Swartz, a very talented artist who lives in the west end of Toronto but works at Leaside Community Gardens. He graciously welcomed me into his house and lavished strawberries, butter tarts and iced water upon me, not to mention let me take a glimpse at his wonderfully eclectic body of work. James … [Read more...]
There are few things in life like a good Sunday Moringing. … [Read more...]
This is just all around awful. I came across this article after someone shared it on Facebook and felt I should do the same. An extremely eye opening piece that anyone who cares about anything should read. Here are a few excerpts. Gulf of Mexico fishermen, scientists and seafood processors have told Al Jazeera they are finding disturbing numbers … [Read more...]
Happy Easter and Passover all. On this festive holiday I leave you with this. … [Read more...]
I've always wanted somewhere to post music I'm currently listening to that is a little less transient than Facebook; even if no one really cares what I'm listening to, it allows me to document where I was musically and emotionally at that point in time, so it seems like a worthwhile enough endeavour to me. Over the course of this weekend I've … [Read more...]
Had prelim hearing for Nolins murder trial this morn, now taking pix of demolished home, former site of arson http://t.co/KP29tJaEBfWHY AM I WEARING A WINTER JACKET ON JUNE 10RT @JoceBawse: having a good camera doesn't make you good at photography. being good at photography makes you good at photography.RT @theworldofkaate: If you don't have two kids by 21, you're probably gonna die alone.. at least that's what tradition tells you. #merrygo…RT @dmrider: That Fiorito column on TCHC and responsibility for the needless eviction of seniors is one clear-eyed dissection http://t.co/s…
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