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Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'downsviewpark'

April 13, 2007

Despite the bitter temperatures as of late, the windy weather is perfect for kite flying! Toronto Kite Fliers is seeking kite enthusiasts to participate in the first monthly TKF and Spitfire Fun Fly of the year at Downsview Park this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The Toronto Kite Fliers hosts events not only in the GTA but in surrounding communities as well, such as the Four Winds Kite Festival in Maple and Milliken......

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January 17, 2007

Almost 80,000 high school students applied to Ontario universities this year, and the universities are using the surge as a powerful bargaining chip. If you're a student of the University of Toronto, you'll know that the current strategy for dealing with this increase in enrollment is to pack the students in tight. With their debt climbing into the $100-million range, universities are demanding financial assistance from the government or they will stop accepting so......

Continue Reading "Enrollment Rates Skyrocket, Miller Denounces OMB Decision, I'll Man YOUR Hole, RV Parks Are For Lovers"

April 21, 2006

In case this week's issue of Now isn't reminder enough, tommorow is Earth Day. And there are plenty of Earth Day events around town. Downsview Park is holding a festival and massive tree planting. They're trying to plant 1000 trees so there should be plenty for all. There'll be a live animal show, face painting and Torontoist favourite, crafts! If trees are too big and you'd rather plant something smaller head down closer to the......

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