Archive for 'Steve Kupferman'

Duly Quoted: Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong

"We’re having additional crews go in there to make sure it is safe. I don’t want to be alarmist and I don’t want to create any level of hysteria that the sky is falling, because it’s not."

By Steve Kupferman May. 24th, 3:15 pm

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Extra, Extra: Tumblrs, Tornados, and Trials

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

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Corbin SmithMay. 23rd, 5:00 pm

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David Chang Talks About His Upcoming Toronto Debut

The celebrity restaurateur says plans for the Toronto branch of his Momofuku empire are still in flux, and he likes it that way.

By Steve Kupferman May. 23rd, 3:30 pm

Extra, Extra: Old Boats, Delayed Flights, Used Furniture

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 16th, 4:45 pm

Provincial Watchdog Issues Report Critical of G20 Police Conduct

By Steve Kupferman May. 16th, 2:46 pm

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G20 Hacker and Activist Byron Sonne Not Guilty On All Counts

By Steve Kupferman May. 15th, 12:24 pm

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Extra, Extra: Maps, Signs, and Resignations

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 14th, 5:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Ian McPhail, Interim Chair of the Commission for Public Complaints Against the RCMP

"While we found that on balance it was well done, we certainly found that there was room for improvement"

By Steve Kupferman May. 14th, 11:48 am

Declassified: Leotards and Dairy Queen

In this week's declassified: villainous love.

By Steve Kupferman • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMay. 11th, 3:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: Public Art, Pipe Bombs, and Peregrine Falcons

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 10th, 5:00 pm

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Scene: A New Entrance for Queen’s Park Station

TTC riders will soon have a new way to duck underground at Queen's Park.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 10th, 3:00 pm

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Duly Quoted: Ron MacLean

"From the capital of the U.S. of A., it’s New York and Washington. The economic and political engines of America, united in the birth of the country, they’re also linked in tragedy. They were the twin targets of the coordinated attacks on 9/11."

By Steve Kupferman May. 10th, 2:02 pm

Extra, Extra: The Barter System, the Bikeway Network, and the Black Hoof

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 9th, 4:30 pm

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A Cinematic Tribute to the Cumberland Four

A local filmmaker pays homage to the fallen multiplex.

By Steve Kupferman May. 9th, 11:30 am

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Extra, Extra: Jerks, Money, and Mayoral Violence

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 8th, 4:15 pm

What’s On City Council’s Agenda: May

In which we highlight key items from the month’s city council meeting. You can also watch it live.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Michael ChrismanMay. 8th, 9:15 am

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Cumberland Cinemas To Become Nespresso Boutique, Says Real Estate Agent

The former art-house multiplex will become a retail outlet for the multinational coffee-equipment retailer, according to a real estate agent involved.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostMay. 7th, 4:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Sun News Personality David Menzies

"Could you imagine if I was at that all-candidates meeting and I went to George Smitherman and I said, 'you know what, you know, George, being a practicing homosexual, and being the fact that you've been involved with all kinds of illicit drug use..."

By Steve Kupferman May. 7th, 12:15 pm

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Cumberland Cinemas Reportedly Closing on Sunday

By Steve Kupferman May. 4th, 5:44 pm

Extra, Extra: Infographics and Big Cats

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 4th, 5:30 pm

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Bikes of Bamboo

In a Kensington Market laneway, a fledgling business is making bike frames out of some unusual materials.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Dean BradleyMay. 4th, 11:30 am

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Extra, Extra: Muggings, Unions, and Trucks

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

By Steve Kupferman May. 3rd, 5:45 pm

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Extra, Extra: Subways, Subways, and Subways

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

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 30th, 4:34 pm

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Scene: A Big Top in the Port Lands

A giant tent rises in the Port Lands.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Christopher DrostApr. 30th, 11:40 am

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Charles and Camilla to Visit Toronto Next Month

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 30th, 11:15 am

3 Comments

Extra, Extra: Potholes, Cheaters, and Murderers

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

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 27th, 5:45 pm

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Despite a Rough Political Year, Toronto Public Library Usage Is Up

It isn't just lip service: Torontonians really do love their libraries.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 27th, 2:15 pm

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TTC Chief “Won’t Back” Lazy Employees

"I cannot and will not defend such incidents," writes TTC CEO Andy Byford.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 27th, 11:00 am

Subway Will Be Closed From Union to Bloor This Weekend

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 26th, 9:00 am

David Chang Says Momofuku’s Toronto Branch Will Open on July 28

Toronto will be eating Momofuku's food in a few months, if all goes according to plan.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 25th, 6:39 pm

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Metrolinx Staff Give Stamp of Approval to Street-Level Light Rail

Metrolinx staff affirm their support for street-level light rail. Again.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 24th, 1:45 pm

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Spotted: A Graffiti Plea

A property owner, evidently fed up with City enforcement, tries to negotiate directly with vandals.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 24th, 11:00 am

3 Comments

Extra, Extra: Winter Woes, George Takei, and Bedbugs

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

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Christopher DrostApr. 23rd, 4:30 pm

Extra, Extra: Mangoes, Porn, and Ernest Hemingway

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

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 20th, 4:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: Proclaiming Iron Maiden, Foiling Raccoons, Saving the CBC

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

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 19th, 4:00 pm

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Mayor Rob Ford Launches New Graffiti Initiatives, But Not Everyone is Pleased

Art non-profits and property owners face uncertainty as the City continues to implement the mayor's graffiti eradication plan.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 18th, 4:15 pm

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Spotted: A Frank Assessment

An assessment of Rob Ford's handling of the zoo file that is literally childish.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 18th, 10:30 am

Maisonneuve Celebrates Ten Years in Print

The Montreal-based magazine's editor-in-chief talks to us about what keeps the lights on at an independent Canadian publication.

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 17th, 11:45 am

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The Flaming Lips to Perform a Free Show at NXNE

By Steve Kupferman Apr. 17th, 9:30 am

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Scene: George Brown’s Waterfront Addition Nears Completion

A long-awaited addition to Toronto's waterfront is finally taking shape.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Corbin SmithApr. 17th, 9:00 am

HOT DOCS 2012

Reviews listed alphabetically:

Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Detropia (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Herman’s House (★☆☆☆☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Revision (★☆☆☆☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) The Final Member (★★★★½) The Job (★★☆☆☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) The World Before Her (★★★★☆)

Reviews by star rating:

China Heavyweight (★★★★★) Brooklyn Castle (★★★★½) The Final Member (★★★★½) The World Before Her (★★★★☆) Smoke Traders (★★★★☆) Ping Pong (★★★★☆) Oma & Bella (★★★★☆) The Queen of Versailles (★★★★☆) Who Cares? (★★★★☆) Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (★★★★☆) The Betrayal (★★★★☆) Private Universe (★★★★☆) Detropia (★★★★☆) Indie Game: The Movie (★★★★☆) El Huaso (★★★★☆) One Day After Peace (★★★★☆) Dreams of a Life (★★★★☆) GLOW: The Story of the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling (★★★★☆) Big Boys Gone Bananas!* (★★★½☆) Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet (★★★½☆) Inocente (★★★½☆) Sexy Baby (★★★½☆) Back to the Square (★★★½☆) The Mechanical Bride (★★★½☆) Mom and Me (★★★☆☆) G-Dog (★★★☆☆) Legend of a Warrior (★★★☆☆) Beauty Is Embarrassing (★★★☆☆) Garden in the Sea (★★★☆☆) Fists of Pride (★★★☆☆) We Are Legion: The Story of the Hacktivists (★★★☆☆) Beware of Mr. Baker (★★★☆☆) Planet of Snail (★★½☆☆) The Boxing Girls of Kabul (★★½☆☆) She Said Boom: The Story Of Fifth Column (★★½☆☆) Wadim (★★½☆☆) Francophrenia (Or: Don’t Kill Me, I Know Where the Baby Is) (★★½☆☆) Life in Stills (★★½☆☆) Jeff (★★½☆☆) The Mystery of Mazo de la Roche (★★☆☆☆)

TTC Service Alerts

• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Eglinton Stn has now cleared and full service has resumed on the Yonge University Spadina line. #TTC | 7:59 PM Apr 5
• Trains are currently holding southbound at Eglinton Stn due to a Passenger Assistance Alarm activated on a train. #TTC | 7:54 PM Apr 5
• ALL CLEAR: The delay southbound at Spadina and Queen has now cleared and full service on the 510 Spadina Streetcar line has resumed. #TTC | 5:50 PM Apr 5

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David Chang Talks About His Upcoming Toronto Debut The celebrity restaurateur says plans for the Toronto branch of his Momofuku empire are still in flux, and he likes it that way.	Lights, Camera … And Everything Else
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