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Highrise

The NFB's innovative Out my Window online documentary looks out of Toronto's windows and beyond

Michelle Kasprzak Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Toronto-based director Katerina Cizek breaks new ground in the documentary format with Out My Window, a multi-media National Film Board project about the highrises we call home here in Toronto and around the world. Already the city-building project is nominated for an award at the Sheffield Doc Fest, and will be presented in installation form at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam this month.
Not Far From The Tree

Hidden Fruit: Not Far From The Tree faces the challenges of being a growing sustainable non-profit

Piali Roy Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Residential Fruit Pickers Not Far From the Tree want to harvest more than just Toronto's wasted fruit bounty with their first fundraiser tonight, part of their plan to turn their sustainability work into a sustainable organization.
Ana Serrano, CFC Media Lab

Toronto's CFC Media Lab is a world pioneer in digital interactive media & now they mean business.

Joseph Wilson Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The Canadian Film Centre Media Lab has been exploring the cutting edge of interactive storytelling through its multi-disciplinary program called the Telus Interactive Art and Design Program. With a recent move to MaRS, they are starting to incubate companies and find ways to make money through art and expression.
BizStart

This ain't the Dragon's Den: BizStart helps young Toronto entrepreneurs kick start their companies

Paul Gallant Wednesday, November 03, 2010
The BizStart entrepreneur training program helps young creative types root their ideas in a business-minded reality as they start their first companies and venture into the world of self-employment.
Tom Rand

Leading Toronto into sustainability: a Q & A with cleantech guru Tom Rand.

Carla Lucchetta Wednesday, October 27, 2010
As Cleantech Practice Lead Advisor at MaRS and a renewable energy venture capitalist, Tom Rand knows how to spot a bankable sustainable energy idea. Yonge Street sat down with him to discuss how Toronto is fairing in the world of clean and green and which local company is going to be the next RIM.
Light The Night

How many Toronto police officers does it take to screw in a sustainable light bulb?

Paul Gallant Wednesday, October 27, 2010
The Light The Night project aims to increase safety and reduce electricity consumption by creating an unusual alliance between Toronto Police, hydro employees and a number of Toronto neighbourhoods.
The Peanut Plaza

The Peanut Plaza: a slideshow + essay exploring an unsung Toronto community in North York

Bert Archer Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Part of our series on neighbourhood strips and informal community centres, take a tour of the diverse and busy Peanut Plaza with Yonge Street's Bert Archer and Tanja Tiziana in both words and pictures.
Halim Amini

Q & A with Halim Amini: a real estate agent and Toronto's one-man mental health industry

Alexandra Shimo Wednesday, October 20, 2010
A personal tragedy led Torontonian Halim Amini to start his own mental health and help industry, complete with radio and TV shows, and a non-profit counseling centre serving the growing Afghan community in Toronto and around the world.
Little Tibet

Yonge Street Video: It's a Momo -- Parkdale's Little Tibet neighbourhood grows

Darren Alexander Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Adding to Toronto's mix of ethnic neighbourhoods is Little Tibet, a relatively new addition to the Parkdale street scene. In this video, the Valunbisitsang family keeps both Tibetan food and music alive.
One Cole

Regent Park's One Cole: a look at Toronto neighbourhood renewal & lessons learnt after opening

Paul Gallant Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Green is the new bling: while building Regent Park's first multi-use residential building, part of a massive renewal and rebuild of the neighbourhood, The Daniels Corporation overturned conventional assumptions about what would sell in Toronto's condo market.
Jon Johnson, Native History professor at York University

New programs explore Toronto's under appreciated indigenous history and traditional knowledge

Alexandra Shimo Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Beneath our gleaming glass towers and spiraling condos lies the remnants of another history, one thousands of years old, but often overlooked. With the Canadian Native Centre's "Great Indian Bus Tours" and the Indigenous Knowledge Network run out of St. Michael's Hospital, this is changing.
Janet Attard

For Janet Bike Girl art + bicycle activism adds up to a message that sticks & a profitable business

Carla Lucchetta Wednesday, September 29, 2010
When it comes to advocating for more and safer cycling in Toronto, Janet Attard prefers the soft sell of her bicycle art. Apart from making her a living, her art has helped change the perception of bikes in the city.
Samara

Samara is bringing hope, change and political engagement to Canadian politics

Piali Roy Wednesday, September 22, 2010
If election season's got you down, Toronto-based Samara is trying to make things brighter by changing the public's cynicism towards Canadian politics, one initiative at a time.
Mark Mattson

The Lake Ontario Waterkeeper wants you to jump in the lake, saying swim, drink and fish.

Paul Gallant Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has found a way to turn complicated environmental issues into something simple,heartfelt and even fun. In turn, they have influenced groups outside of Toronto and become an environmental force.
Daniel Moneta of MMB Research

MarketLink is helping small Toronto and Canadian tech companies get into international markets

Joseph Wilson Wednesday, September 15, 2010
The MarketLink program, organized by the Canadian consulate in San Diego, has been enormously successful in partnering Canadian entrepreneurs with large technology companies in Southern California. This year, Sony met with three Canadian start-ups working on cleantech and smart-grid technologies in San Diego. 
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