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Mitchell Moffit of AsapSCIENCE.

7 entertainment startups get the accelerator treatment

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, March 27, 2013
ideaBOOST is not your traditional accelerator program. The first cohort of digital entertainment companies recently presented pitches to a packed house at the Steam Whistle Brewery. They covered everything from interactive programs to educational ramen noodle dance parties.
Infonaut.

Toronto tech company keeps watchful eye on hospital surveillance

Andrew Seale Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Inspired by SARS, Infonaut looks to revolutionize the way hospitals control hygiene by implementing cutting-edge surveillance technology designed to mitigate disease outbreaks.
Musician, Adil Dhalla.

Ukulele gangsters will shake up unhappy public transit commutes

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Entrepreneur Adil Dhalla has put together a ukulele orchestra to make the TTC morning commute happier. Project Ukulele Gangsterism will feature spontaneous public transit demonstrations culminating in a music video for an Emersonian-inspired track called "Have An Awesome Day."
Graeme Dymond of Legoland.

One man's Legoland becomes Toronto's playground

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Graeme Dymond has turned his love of lego into a career. After winning a highly competitive national contest to become the master builder at the new Legoland Discovery Centre in Vaughan Mills, he talks about the new development and his new job as a professional kid. 
Edward Keenan.

Q&A with author and former Yonge Street editor Ed Keenan

Bert Archer Wednesday, March 13, 2013
What is Toronto's great idea? According to author Edward Keenan, it's diversity. The former innovation and jobs editor at Yonge Street sat down with Bert Archer to discuss his new book Some Great Idea, YSM's influence, and why Toronto's "messiness" makes it strong. 
Guillaume Côté in Nijinsky.

Yonge Interviews: Guillaume Cote, Principal Dancer at the National Ballet of Canada

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Guillaume Côté's portrayal of the troubled ballet legend Nijinsky contributed to a 10-minute standing ovation at this weekend's premiere. Yonge Street chats with the principal dancer about the dark role and how innovation is changing perspectives on ballet. 
Joshna Maharaj.

Healthy foods advocate fights for sustainably-grown hospital food

Sarah B. Hood Wednesday, March 06, 2013
Joshna Maharaj says hospital food doesn't have to taste bad. She advocates using local ingredients to enhance not only the nutritional value and patient experience, but also to support local agriculture and sustain Ontario's economy. 
The Ontario Science Centre.

March Break ideas for kids who love science and tech

Yonge Street Staff Wednesday, March 06, 2013
From girls-only coding camps to innovation workshops, we round-up a list of march break programs designed to feed a youthful thirst for knowledge while teaching key skills for today's in demand careers. 
Sage Paul.

Artists in the GTA: Sage Paul's wearable art has an indigenous twist

Tiffy Thompson Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sage Paul's wearable art transcends the line between what's synthetic and real, combining aboriginal regalia with cutting-edge fashion that challenges the mainstream.
The "Click that 'hood" Toronto game.

How well do you know Toronto?

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Toronto just got its own version of Click That Hood, an online game that challenges users to identify city neighbourhoods in rapid succession. Name 20 or try all 140. Wait, there's how many? We chat with the local developer who put Toronto on the map. 
Dr. Galit Kleiner-Fisman.

Living well with Parkinson's: Low-protein meals could be key ingredient in managing disease

Andrew Seale Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A new locally-created web portal offers recipes custom designed to help make the lives of people living with this debilitating disease more manageable -- and also more delicious.
Vasiliki Bednar.

Yonge Interviews: Vasiliki Bednar and Young Carers

Sheena Lyonnais Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Public policy enthusiast Vasiliki (Vass) Bednar just wrapped up a prestigious fellowship with Action Canada. In this interview, she tells Yonge Street about the "invisible" issue of Young Carers: young people who provide significant care to sick or disabled family members.
Artist, Claire Hall.

The role of public art in Toronto's condo boom

Chris Riddell Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Condos are turning into canvases as property developers look to local and international artists to create original art and public installations in an effort to attract new condo buyers. As a result, properties are becoming art galleries, attracting known artists and creative-minded residents alike. 
Tazeen Qayyum (Drawing performance at the the Art Gallery of Mississauga).

Artists in the GTA: Tazeen Qayyum's miniatures tell bigger political stories

Tiffy Thompson Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tazeen Qayyum’s evocative painting ranges from sly political commentary to the personal stories of the unheard. The Oakville contemporary miniature artist makes a big statement with the tiniest of brushes, pursuing an art she learned in her native Pakistan.
Patricia Bebia-Mawa

Planet Patricia: Media mogul expands brand to further represent diversity

Kelli Korducki Wednesday, February 06, 2013
Award-winning editor Patricia Bebia-Mawa is known for telling Africa's stories locally and around the world. Here in Toronto, she hopes to honour more African-Canadians by launching a new publication and expanding her company's prestigious Planet Africa Awards.
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