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TRANSIT: Metrolinx report won't derail Transit City plan

Regional transit proposal for Eglinton subway contained in 'old document'

BY JUSTIN SKINNER
September 5, 2008 01:57 PM Reports of a possible rift between regional transit authority Metrolinx and the City of Toronto... more

It's Happening - Bloor West

September 5, 2008 01:57 PM

Saturday, Sept. 6

THE JUNCTION HOMECOMING, a welcome home picnic, will take place in Vine... more

It's happening - Etobicoke

September 5, 2008 01:57 PM Bamboo. There will be a judged flower show. Lending library and refreshments available. New members... more

Discover North York's past

September 5, 2008 01:57 PM Wonder what's lurking in North York's past?

You have a chance to find out Wednesday night when... more

Seminar part of new U of T series

September 5, 2008 01:57 PM The Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Toronto presents a seminar by political... more

Spot check at U of T today

September 5, 2008 12:00 PM Toronto police are raising awareness about the perils of drinking and driving today through a RIDE... more

TRAFFIC: Speeding car a 'recipe for disaster'

Woman clocked at 101 km/h along Mt. Pleasant

BY JUSTIN SKINNER
September 5, 2008 12:46 PM A Toronto woman was clocked at more than double the speed limit along Mt. Pleasant Road during the... more

Ryerson students plan for Parkdale

BY ERIN HATFIELD
September 5, 2008 12:46 PM It's an exercise in urban planning and it has the potential to incite change in Parkdale.

Led by... more

SCARBOROUGH: Suspects sought in pair of shootings

Boy, 16, shot in chest on Brenyon Way

BY ANDREW PALAMARCHUK
September 5, 2008 12:46 PM A 16-year-old boy is recovering after being shot in the chest at 200 Brenyon Way near Neilson and... more

ROADS: Chunks of debris fall from Gardiner Expressway

September 5, 2008 10:02 AM A motorist was reportedly struck by large chunks of dirt falling from the Gardiner Expressway, near... more

Funding dollars need to be spent on education

September 5, 2008 10:02 AM Re: 'City should look after pools,' Letters, Aug. 27.

I think Ward 19 (Scarborough Centre)... more

Beach BIA selects artist for second local mural project

Daniel Seagrave's design celebrates Scarboro Beach Amusement Park

BY JOANNA LAVOIE
September 4, 2008 05:16 PM The Beach Business Improvement Area has chosen the artist who will paint a mural on a wall near... more

City to help Scarborough homeowners prone to basement flooding

BY MIKE ADLER
September 4, 2008 05:16 PM Northwest Scarborough homeowners whose streets are prone to basement floodings will get some help... more

City's bike plan mapping out new routes

BY DAVID NICKLE
September 4, 2008 05:16 PM Toronto's bike plan is sending spokes out into suburban communities, in the form of new bicycle... more

TRANSIT: Next Train Arrival a few months away

New system to replace defunct dial-in program

BY JUSTIN SKINNER
September 4, 2008 05:16 PM In a matter of months, subway riders will know how long they'll have to wait for the next train to... more

Canadian fiddle champion brings show to Scarborough

September 4, 2008 05:16 PM Old-time fiddling with a splash of good ol' country gospel will fill St. Margarets-in-the-Pines... more

Province seeks next of kin to claim remains found at old Don Jail

BY JOANNA LAVOIE
September 4, 2008 03:49 PM The province's registrar of cemeteries is looking for family members to claim the remains of 15... more

Teens for Nadine set to cycle

BY CYNTHIA REASON
September 4, 2008 03:49 PM For teen charity cyclists Nicole and Christopher Salij, the best part of the RONA MS Bike Tour is... more

Play It Smart program aims to inspire local youngsters

Centennial College will offer free basketball league, educational tutoring at Ashtonbee

BY ALAN SHACKLETON
September 4, 2008 03:49 PM A program starting this month at Centennial College is using the lure of basketball to provide some... more

Making highrise neighbourhoods productive hubs great news for Toronto

City Views

BY DAVID NICKLE
September 4, 2008 03:49 PM How fitting. Just days after the displaced tenants of 2 Secord Ave. were finally allowed back into... more

Sheppard Subway will be closed to test speed control system

September 4, 2008 03:49 PM The Sheppard Subway will be closed at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday from Sept. 7 to 25 to test... more

City committee votes to cover portion of councillor's legal fees

Heaps defending himself in court over election complaint

BY DAVID NICKLE
September 4, 2008 02:30 PM Ward 35 (Scarborough Southwest) Councillor Adrian Heaps' court battle over his election expenses... more

Secord residents return home

Many find layer of soot in apartments

BY DANIELLE MILLEY
September 4, 2008 02:30 PM After six weeks of staying with family, friends or in hotel rooms, the 900 residents of 2 Secord... more

Assessing health needs of youth

Nursing students from Humber, Ryerson to work in public schools across the city

BY CLARK KIM
September 4, 2008 02:30 PM Nursing students from Humber College and Ryerson University will be working in public schools... more

Emergency landing in New York State

Seneca aviation students, instructor were en route to Vermont

BY CLARK KIM
September 4, 2008 02:30 PM Two Seneca College aviation students and their instructor made an emergency landing in New York... more