Toronto artists celebrated the anamorph art form at the Project Gallery on Queen Street East Monday. Although the art form is known to be overly abstract and unusual, visual artists say it is becoming a popular technique that tries to emulate the relationship between man and beast and how those two forces work together to represent universal causes or ideas.

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Canadian hockey player, Hayley Wickenheiser was declared the nation’s flag bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

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Toronto architects aim to keep diversity

As the population density increases in Toronto, so does the demand for more buildings and residences. However some architects argue Toronto lacks an architectural identity and there is a strong desire to modernize the city’s appearance.

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Some smokers steamed about latest city bylaw

Toronto City Council passed a bylaw prohibiting smokers from lighting up within nine meters of public buildings, parks, playgrounds, sports fields and beaches in mid-November. This latest regulation leaves some smokers wondering if smoking should even be legal if the government keeps on adding more restrictions preventing them from smoking.

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A flu campaign began this week in Ontario encouraging the public and health-care workers to receive their flu shots. Although flu season is on its way, there are some people who still do not feel the need to get their shots, which puts them and others at risk of poor health this upcoming winter.

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On Skedline, watch Make-up artist Jesserie Carpio showcase her skills in making a grotesque look for Halloween. Read more

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) released a report last week revealing that video game studios based in Canada contribute $2.3 billion to the country’s economy.

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Despite the heavy rain, high school seniors and parents made their way to the 2013 Ontario College Information Fair (OCIF),which opened Monday night and ran all day Tuesday at Toronto’s Exhibition Place.

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The competition to be a licensed TTC busker

The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has allowed musicians to play in its subway system for almost 35 years. Although the TTC does not pay the musicians money to perform, the idea they were able to get an official license to perform on TTC property is satisfying enough.

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CBC News reports that Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s chief medical officer, is pushing to expand the regulations of public smoking. This concerns areas such as beaches, sports fields, hospital grounds, and bar patios. McKeown says the ban would eliminate the exposure to second-hand smoke, particularly for children. “These are places where... Read more