Understanding the key differences between the NDP and Liberal …
May 28, 2022 · In terms of affordability and jobs, the provincial minimum wage has been a topic of discussion for much of this election. While the Liberals plan to raise wages to $16, the NDP has outlined their pledge to increase the minimum to $20 per hour before 2026. This would begin with a $1 increase by October 2022.
Mapping Toronto’s war memorials - Toronto Observer
Nov 6, 2015 · Sons of England War Memorial: Located prominently on the intersection of University Avenue and Elm Street in downtown Toronto, The Sons of England war memorial was restored several years ago. The original statue was designed by Charles Adamson, born in 1880 in Dundee, Scotland. The number of names listed on this statue is immense.
Human Library continues to make impact in Canada
Apr 11, 2019 · The Human Library is a community event, unlike normal library events, that provides a safe-space for guests to hear stories that tackle difficult problems. Topic include explaining a family member’s death to a child, bullying, molestation and abuse. A whiteboard placed at The Hub lobby area on April 6 for the Human Library.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Young Canadiens fall to Maple Leafs for first loss of preseason. Christian Dvorak scored the lone goal for Montreal as the Canadiens lost to the... September 27, 2024. The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto, Canada. News.
Orioles prospect showing maturity beyond his years
March 6, 2024. Baltimore Orioles prospect Leandro Arias posing at the entrance of the Buck O'Neil Baseball Complex in Sarasota, Florida (Photo by: Eric Cruikshank) SARASOTA, Fla. – For Leandro Arias, spring training is all about finding ways to grow personally and professionally. In 2022 at just 17-years-old, the Dominican infielder signed a ...
Rising rents are causing worry and concern among Toronto tenants
April 17, 2023. Yukun Liu is facing the challenge of rising rents while he attends university as an international student. (Yuyang Huang/Toronto Observer) Yukun Liu returns to his apartment building near Scarborough Town Centre weighed down with heavy Walmart bags. Juggling his load, he presses the button and gets in the elevator.
Spadina House welcomes fall with seasonal festivities
September 24, 2024. Attendees partake in some printmaking at Spadina House's fall festival on Sept. 22, 2024. (Ana Barreto/Toronto Observer) Spadina House, known also as Spadina Museum, celebrated the arrival of fall with a variety of activities, harvest experiences and live music Sept. 22. The fall festival has been held annually for five years.
Toronto’s butt problem: Cigarette litter poses environmental risk
December 29, 2016. Cigarette butts are a common sight on the streets of Toronto. Many smokers are not informed about the consequences of improper disposal. (Muhammad Zaid/Toronto Observer) Mathew Kurlapski, 30, flicks away a cigarette butt on the sidewalk on King Street West, where the nearest garbage bin is out of sight.
Toronto to host 2026 FIFA World Cup games, but at what cost?
Published on. March 20, 2024. Toronto FC vs. Orlando City SC on Oct. 21, 2023, at BMO Field. (Theresa Balocating/Toronto Observer) In 2018, expenses associated with hosting the World Cup ranged between $30 million and $45 million. However, the new estimated cost for Toronto to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup soccer games is nearly $380 million.
Passionate Thailand boccia duo win BC4 bronze over Canada
Sep 5, 2024 · Thailand’s Pornchok Larpyen and Nuanchan Phonsila overpowered Canada’s Alison Levine and Iulian Ciobanu in the bronze medal boccia BC4 mixed pairs match, on Thursday at the 2024 Paralympic Games, at Paris. Right from the start, the Thai pair played with great intensity, roaring each time that they thrust Canada’s ball away from the jack.