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Kelli Korducki

Letter from the editor

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Letter from Yonge Street's new Managing Editor. 
Junction Brewery

Toronto taps craft beer market

Andrew Seale Wednesday, October 01, 2014
The city's small batch brewery scene is exploding. In honour of Oktoberfest, we introduce you to breweries from the west end's Junction Craft Brewery to the east end's Left Field to learn more about the narrative of Toronto's craft beer rapture.  
vital signs

Vital Signs report paints a new portrait of Toronto's growing population

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, October 02, 2013
The 2013 Vital Signs report indicates a city in rapid transition, bringing with it a new realm of opportunities and challenges. We summarize some of the findings in the first of many features dedicated to breaking down the issues outlined in the Vital Signs report. 
Proposed Clarington Waste Facility.

Should Toronto burn its trash?

Michael O'Shaughnessy Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Toronto refuses to incinerate its waste, though nearby Peel Region has been doing it for years and York Region is now stepping on board. Is it time for the city to revisit its stance on incinerators?
Shirin Varzagani.

Keen & green: How an innovative mentoring program connects new Canadians with environmental jobs

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Many newcomers are attracted to Canada by the promise of a green environment. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is making sure the brightest and best of them can do their part.
David Suzuki

Green time versus screen time: Bring nature back to the city

Paul Gallant Wednesday, June 20, 2012
In an age when kids are getting less and less exposure to nature, a discussion between environmental guru David Suzuki and author Richard Louv reveals that the GTA is making some headway in greening our urban lives.
Bob Willard

Can the profit motive help businesses go green?

Paul Gallant Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Author Bob Willard meant to do some recycling when he revisited his book on sustainable business practices. But the world had changed too much. And not just the technology.
Dorsey James.

Artists in the GTA: Dorsey James' gods, goddesses and wizards unveil the mythology in mundane places

Leah Sandals Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Once a mechanic in the US Air Force, Dorsey James moved to Canada looking for a less polarized home. Only in a moment of serendipity did he discover his talent for woodcarving.
The Sheppard Family

The Transracial Parenting Initiative helps parents and kids prepare to be mixed race families

Paul Carlucci Wednesday, February 09, 2011
Each year there are approximately 2,000 overseas adoptions in Canada, many of which create interracial families. Likewise, scores of domestic adoptions produce similar homes. There can be unique challenges for parents who raise children from a different background. Susan Crawford has solutions.
Scientists in Schools

When Scientists go to School

Piali Roy Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ajax-based Scientists in School brings the fun into science education and hopes to breed a new generation of innovators from an early age.
Afzal Bhatti of Affy's Premium Grill

Good for the body, good for the soul, and good for the wallet.

Naheed Mustafa Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Muslim businesses spread out over the 416 and 905 are generating millions of dollars in a parallel "halal" economy that's seeing increasing cross-over into the mainstream.
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