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Exploring the Enchanting Rhythms: A Journey into the Melodies of Mdou Moctar – Toronto Concert
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How To Fix Toronto’s Housing Crisis – Transform Empty Offices
As a follow up to a previous post, in a captivating YouTube video titled “How Empty Offices Become Apartments In The U.S.,” the discussion revolves around the potential solutions for Toronto’s housing crisis. With an increasing shortage of affordable...
Remembering SARS: Toronto’s Resilience and the Healing Power of Music
The SARS Epidemic: A Dark Chapter in Toronto’s History SARS, or Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, was a global epidemic that emerged in 2003 and had a significant impact on Toronto. The outbreak originated in China and quickly spread to several countries,...
The Struggle for Fairness: SAG-AFTRA and WGA Strikes Disrupt Film Industry
Shifting Dynamics in the Entertainment Industry In a major upheaval for the entertainment industry, the Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the Writers Guild of America (WGA) have initiated strikes that have...
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow said she’s “speechless” about the continued delayed of the Eglinton Crosstown, saying she’s no more knowledgeable on the project than residents and business owners who’ve been waiting years for it to wrap up.
“I don’t know what to say anymore, it’s leaving me speechless,” said Chow.