The Police Literacy Initiative is a community organization made up of young professionals and community leaders. They have met regularly since September with each other and people in law enforcement to come up with ways to improve street policing practices like spot checks and carding in Toronto. They are... Read more
SkedLive March 31, 2014
Mayoral candidate differentiates himself from Ford

Robb Johannes doesn’t like using the word ‘fringe’ to describe his candidacy for mayor of Toronto. But as a lesser-known candidate, he recognizes that he needs to work that much harder to reach voters, which is why the “Robb Not Ford” campaign came about.

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Private health insurance companies taking advantage of Canadians

Over the last 20 years, the price of health insurance has more than doubled, says a study by researchers from the University of Toronto and University of British Columbia.

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40hz is celebrating five years of ‘bass culture’ in Toronto

“More music, more events, more people and more amazing sound!” – Jon Switzer, Co-Creator, Owner and Operator of 40hz Sound System

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Stalled construction leaves school open to the curious
An old vacant high school sits in the middle of a residential area, but it’s far from being unoccupied. Shattered glass and insulation are scattered on the floor. Pipes and wiring hang from the ceiling and destroyed walls. Noises echo through the building, curiously close to the sound of... Read more
Peel officer stable after Brampton court shooting

A Peel police officer is in stable condition after he was shot at the Brampton courthouse today.

Const. Mike Klarenbeek, a 29-year police veteran, was rushed to Toronto’s Sunnybrook hospital after the shooting at the A. Grenville and William Davis Courthouse at 11 a.m.

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