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Arts / September 6, 2010 / Comments (0)

"Boat people for prime minister" art installations spotted around Toronto

Boat people for prime minister

A blogTO reader sent us a note the other day about a quirky art installation at Old City Hall and Queen's Park. Comprised of a series of paper boats with the words "boat people for prime minister," the piece is the work of the Paper Cranes art collective. Formed relatively...

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City / September 6, 2010 / Comments (5)

The origins of the Labour Day Parade

Labour Day Parade Toronto

Last year I marched in the Toronto Labour Day parade for the first time with other graduate students from U of T, but despite my background in Canadian history, I realized that I didn't know much about the history of the holiday itself. As it turns out, Toronto played a...

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City / September 6, 2010 / Comments (26)

CNE Air show 2010

CNE Air Show 2010

Saturday's extreme weather caused the cancellation of the first day of the 2010 Canadian International Air Show after only one plane took flight for eager crowds. Show organizers were pleased to see a much calmer Sunday forecast, which meant that the pilots were able to take to the skies and...

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City / September 6, 2010 / Comments (21)

Fire at Bathurst and College

College Bathurst Fire

A four alarm fire broke out on College between Bathurst and Spadina last night just before 11 p.m. I had been listening to some kids lighting fireworks when the sirens started, and, vainly, thought that the trucks were headed toward me. But as the off-putting sound continued -- sirens, not...

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Eat & Drink / September 6, 2010 / Comments (9)

The great Toronto poutine challenge: the classic poutine

classic poutine toronto

At long last, after nearly a week of variations, today we celebrate the classic. No modifications, no extra ingredients. It's poutine in its purist form. Sure, some will complain that it's beef gravy over chicken, or that the cheese curds don't have their requisite squeak, but when it comes down...

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