Letters to the editor: Ants peeing in reader’s driveway
Often it happens that I lie awake at night, unable to sleep, or sleeping fitfully as I ponder the ants that urinate in my driveway. It isn't enough that they…
Man never considered Bread For All Seasons* until now
TORONTO—The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) fall calendar is always highly anticipated. But last week it served to change at least one man’s perspective. Maybe even his life. “I had…
Conservative MPP clarifies statements regarding “ethnic cleansing”
Conservative MPP Robert McGuire held a press conference yesterday, after comments he made to a reporter on live television resulted in public outrage. McGuire, MPP for Haldimand-Norfolk in Southern Ontario,…
Iron Maiden to close Ottawa Jazzfest
OTTAWA—Tearing a page from the book of Ottawa Bluesfest festival director Mark Monahan, the organizers of Jazzfest have made a last-minute announcement that geriatric heavy metal act Iron Maiden will…
“Crazy Town” Circus returns to Toronto
It’s not often that the same circus comes to town more than once a year, but this one is an exception. Crazy Town1 circus left Toronto briefly in early May…
Liberals announce “Green Week” initiative to help the environment
The Liberal Government of Ontario announced Wednesday that it is beginning a new campaign aimed at helping the environment. The campaign is aimed at raising awareness for the need of…
Couple’s dream of crippling debt comes true
TORONTO—Peter Juxton and Amanda Roberts sit nervously holding hands in the backseat of a black BMW 320i. Lining the street are five similar cars with five similar couples. Then comes…
PC’s attempt to vilify “Male, Pale and Stale” backfires with sharp fall in membership and contributions
Pictured above: Characterization of PC Party Members - Photo: Jon Rawlinson In what could have been a well-executed criticism of the Working Families Group, the Ontario PC Party’s attempt to…
Driveway or Drive-Thru? Toronto townhouse complex mistaken for Tim Hortons
SCARBOROUGH—On the outskirts of Toronto’s urban sprawl, on the corner of a busy intersection, sits a small group of retail stores. Adjacent to this lot is the 56-unit Millwood Townhouse…
Strippers embarrassed to work with Patrick Brazeau
OTTAWA—Bare Fax Gentleman’s Club, the strip bar currently being managed by disgraced Senator Patrick Brazeau, has seen a number of dancers quit recently, saying they are just too embarrassed to…