Archive for 'Todd Aalgaard'

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Cherry Blossoms Bloom at High Park

How an international gesture of friendship turned High Park into one of the most popular springtime destinations in Toronto.

By Todd Aalgaard May. 6th, 1:00 pm

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Bike Polo Returns to Dufferin Grove

After a long, harsh winter, Toronto's bike polo scene returns to the city's parks.

By Todd Aalgaard Apr. 16th, 12:45 pm

CMW 2013 Preview: Indie

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 19th, 12:11 pm

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“Aleppo in Our Hearts”

On the second anniversary of the Syrian uprising, Syrian-Canadians call for intervention in a nation on the brink of collapse.

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 19th, 10:00 am

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Toronto Documentarian Takes a Transcontinental Horseback Ride

Filipe Masetti Leite, a Brazilian-Canadian documentarian, is traveling from Canada to South America the old-fashioned way.

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 12th, 4:15 pm

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How Axe Throwing Became Toronto’s Newest Homegrown Sport

Ever since the first axes were hurled in 2006, the Backyard Axe-Throwing League has been gaining members.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMar. 5th, 1:30 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

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Toronto Fire Station 424, Caught in the Budget Crossfire

Concerned about public safety and their neighbourhood's heritage, Runnymede-area residents take to the streets.

By Todd Aalgaard Dec. 17th, 4:15 pm

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2012 Villain: Doug Holyday

Nominated for: trying to turn an already divided house even more against itself.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Academy of the Impossible

Nominated for: making education accessible, and breaking down barriers.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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The End of an Era on Lake Shore Boulevard

With the demolition of the Beach Motel in Etobicoke, Toronto's future takes another giant, condo-sized leap forward.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 15th, 2:00 pm

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Jarvis Bike Lane Removal Interrupted by Protesters

Power scrubbing to resume tomorrow after sit-in halts a work crew today.

By Todd Aalgaard and Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Martin ReisNov. 12th, 3:11 pm

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Resurrecting the Gardiner, or Else

Over the years, plans for revitalizing the Gardiner Expressway have stalled. But can Toronto afford to wait any longer?

By Todd Aalgaard Nov. 12th, 10:45 am

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Dancing with the Dead at Yonge-Dundas Square

Toronto pagans gathered on Saturday night for the Wheel, a public celebration of Samhain.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Nancy PaivaNov. 5th, 3:00 pm

Powerhouse of Terror’s Last Scare?

The annual charity haunted house may not be back next year if a new operator can't be found.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Nancy PaivaOct. 30th, 5:00 pm

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Kim Rivera’s Last Stand

The U.S. Iraq War resister is under government orders to leave Canada by September 20, after more than five years living in Parkdale.

By Todd Aalgaard Sep. 11th, 4:30 pm

Honouring Jack

On Wednesday evening, Torontonians gathered to celebrate the legacy of Jack Layton, and also to meet his challenge.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe Laura Haines-Wangda and Ryan WalkerAug. 23rd, 1:30 pm

From Bard to Bar to Stage

Local troupe meets the challenges of success at Best of Fringe.

By Todd Aalgaard Jul. 23rd, 9:00 am

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