Behind the scenes at Toronto Zoo
Keeper Rebecca Rice really enjoys working with the six goats under her care in Goat World. Her favourite is Easter Bunny, left, who only has three legs. “He is so sweet,” she said. She...
Trustees Report April 2023
TDSB Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah Budget and Staff Allocation Our 2023-24 Budget Process is currently underway. Every year, this process begins with staff allocation, which is guided by several factors, including student enrolment, collective agreements,...
Goldenrod is the Rouge Butterflyway’s “Plant of the Year”
Goldenrod is an essential source of nectar and pollen late in the season for migrating monarchs and queen bees preparing for winter By Karen Heisz The songbirds are returning, the snow is melting, and...
IAAM: It’s All About Me clothing boutique
Jasmine Haughey and her father, Greg, wear outfits from their boutique By Pamela Collins Let’s backtrack to 2020 in the midst of the COVID pandemic. Jasmine Haughey was 15 years old and decided she...
MPP Report April 2023
Budget for 2023 will grow Ontario’s economy It has undoubtedly been a busy few weeks at the Ontario Legislature. I am proud to announce that on March 23, the Ontario government released Ontario’s 2023...
For safety, plows need to clear access to crosswalks
“Mr. Mike” is a crossing guard at St. Brendan Catholic School on Centennial Rd. By Mike Dadswell Today is Friday, January 27, 2023. We had a snowstorm on Wednesday night where we gotapproximately six...
Caring for Loved ones with Mental Health Issues
By Althea Fernandes It’s never easy to watch a loved one struggle with mental health issues. It can be especially difficult if you are responsible for providing care in some way. The good news...
Jogi Makhani: An artist in our midst
By Kathy Rowe “If you asked 100 people what is art, you would get 100 different answers and they would all be correct,” commented artist Jogi Makhani. “It’s an individual experience. Art is between...
MP Report April 2023
Investigating foreign interference in federal elections Foreign interference or attempted attacks on our democracy are unacceptable and something our government takes very seriously. Our political system is one that relies on confidence, as all...
West Hill offers new program just for hockey moms
Twenty women signed up for the initial Mama Hawks program. Played out over three weeks in March, the sessions were designed to teach hockey moms on-ice skills and the basics of hockey, as well...
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