Archive for ‘January, 2013’

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Extra, Extra: Fancy Casinos, Delicious Maps, and Fixed Prices

Every weekday's end, Extra, Extra collects just about everything you ought to care about or ought not miss.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 31st, 4:45 pm

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The Nub Indie Arts Hub Brings Free, Canadian Magazine Articles to Your Smartphone

A new app from Broken Pencil makes arts and culture writing more accessible.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 31st, 3:30 pm

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Are You Feeling Congested? Tell the City of Toronto How to Improve Your Commute

Toronto's chief planner wants to know what matters most to you in a transit system, and how you're most comfortable paying for it.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 31st, 2:30 pm

Quality Hip Hop at an Affordable Price

Three years in, the $5 Rap Show continues to boost Toronto's indie-rap scene.

By Chris Dart Jan. 31st, 12:30 pm

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Poll Position: Reacting to New Liberal Leader Kathleen Wynne

Premier-designate Wynne ahead of rivals Tim Hudak and Andrea Horwath.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 31st, 11:00 am

Bad Religion Celebrates True North

As the legendary California punk band unveils a new album, drummer Brooks Wackerman talks about his history with the group.

By Kevin Scott • Photos by Christopher DrostJan. 31st, 9:00 am

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Newsstand: January 31, 2013

You know what they say: sometimes you eat Thursday, and sometimes Thursday, well, it eats you. In the news: a review for a TTC sole-source deal, Olivia Chow pushes for a national transit strategy, TDSB maintenance workers take one step closer to Big Brother, and the NHL could be a long wait for Markham.

By Brendan Ross • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 31st, 8:00 am

Urban Planner: January 31, 2013

In today's Urban Planner: a panel tackles innovation in journalism, a new art exhibition from Andy Kittmer, and a silent auction to benefit Syrian refugees.

By Kyle Bachan Jan. 31st, 7:00 am

Photoist: January 31, 2013

Next Stop: Queen's Quay by Acid_Punk

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 31st, 6:00 am

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Extra, Extra: The Star‘s New Website, BlackBerry’s New Device, and Some Hogwash

Every weekday's end, Extra, Extra collects just about everything you ought to care about or ought not miss.

By Steve Kupferman Jan. 30th, 4:30 pm

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Karen Stintz Reviewing TTC Newsstand Deal

Controversial $50 million contract to operate newsstands in the transit system to be compared with an offer from another would-be operator.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 30th, 3:30 pm

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Where to Find Growler Beer in Toronto

A list of places that will sell you beer by the jug.

By Terri Coles Jan. 30th, 2:00 pm

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R v. Morgentaler, 25 Years Later

Key figures in the trial of Henry Morgentaler reflect on the evolution of social justice in Canada.

By Todd Aalgaard Jan. 30th, 1:00 pm

Sound Advice: The Popcorn Tape by Raz Fresco and ChillxWill

A local MC and producer teams up with Washington-based rapper ChillxWill.

By Chris Dart Jan. 30th, 12:15 pm

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Duly Quoted: David Crombie, John Sewell, and Art Eggleton

Three former mayors make a case against casinos.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 30th, 11:45 am

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What the Old Don Jail Might Have Been

An old proposal found hidden in the stacks at Toronto Reference Library details a long-abandoned plan to turn the jail into a community centre.

By Chris Riddell Jan. 30th, 11:00 am

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Reel Toronto: Cosmopolis

David Cronenberg's latest film passes off Toronto as New York, and Robert Pattinson is there.

By David Fleischer Jan. 30th, 9:00 am

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Newsstand: January 30, 2013

Whatever, Wednesday. You always complain about being stuck in the middle of Monday and Tuesday’s torrid relationship, but quite frankly you got yourself into this. In the news: parks and environment chair Norm Kelly doesn’t believe in global warming; going the distance, and paying for it; questions of equitable school repair funding at the TDSB; a transit premier; and Markham’s arena proceeds.

By Casey Irvin • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 30th, 7:55 am

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