Toronto’s Board of Health is looking to push for increased funding of their student nutrition program after hearing success stories from city schools. ‘‘This particular program is one of the most efficient investments. Instead of talking about cut, cut, cut, this is really building the city,’’ says Coun. Raymond Cho (Ward 42 Scarborough-Rouge River). Read more

LGBTQ community leaders say Mayor Rob Ford is alienating people all across the city, not just downtown, by choosing not to attend World Pride festivities. Read more

The city of Toronto is setting its eyes on a new Aboriginal employment strategy. ‘‘It's time for us to show some leadership. I'm not going to wait for Ottawa or Queen's Park to solve the problem,’’ says Coun. Adam Vaughan (Ward 20 Trinity-Spadina). Read more

Eighteen student groups from Ryerson University's architecture program participated in a design competition for Artscape Wychwood Barns'. Read more

U.N reports surge in cancer rate and kick starts World Cancer Day. WCD press release calls world to action. Read more

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan has been picked to play as a reserve for the Eastern conference at the NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans Feb. 16. Read more

The Humber Students' Federation (HSF), the student government, has begun its elections nomination period and already prospective candidates are anxious about the elections process. HSF President Timothy Brilhante said he finds it very admirable that students are showing interest in being part of student governance. Read more

Sister Kathleen Jackman played such a vital role at the Our Lady of Good Counsel Caribbean Catholic Church in downtown Toronto that her legacy has been passed onto two generations. Read more

Over sixty students attended the 'Make your Mark' leadership conference hosted by the office of Student Success and Engagement on Sunday Jan. 26. The conference held at the North campus for students who are in or hope to be part of leadership roles on campus. Read more

The city of Toronto will not bid for the 2024 summer Olympics. The city’s economic development committee voted unanimously to defer the item indefinitely on Monday. The consultant report by Ernst & Young Inc. won’t be brought before city council for consideration. Read more