The St. Clair West neighbourhood has had some conflict-filled times over the past few years. Who can forget the St. Clair streetcar ROW debacle, during which there were calls to boycott the beleaguered community? We think that it’s time to forgive and forget, and how better to do that than with a sultry summer samba party? Salsa on St. Clair emerged two years ago to stake its own claim on the city’s busy summer......

This Sunday is the third annual St. James Town Festival, which begins at 10 a.m. outside of the Wellesley Community Centre at the corner of Wellesley and Sherbourne. At least, it's supposed to. But festival organizers claim that an unexpected and hefty bill from the city has left the event in jeopardy. For those of you unfamiliar with St. James Town, it's home to approximately 19,000 people living in a four-block radius, and is Canada's......

A seven (!!) alarm fire destroyed a building at Queen and Sherbourne. The building was occupied by a paint store which had been there since 1913. Firefighters rushed to the scene to stop the fire from spreading. King Jong Il is "very sorry" about the nuclear test. Also, the leader of Korea expressed sentiments such as "it would totally be cool" if he could have "an awesome sleepover party" sometime in the near future......

- The St. Clair streetcar issue is back on track. Or derailed, depending on your point of view. Two judges said Justice Matlow exhibited an "appearance of bias," and they weren't talking about the pirate hem dress he was sporting. - What are the grossest things you have seen people eat on the subway (while reading poetry)? - Mayor Miller 'won't back down.' - George Stroumboyouknow hosts a chat and free screening of Born......