Archive for 'Kat Eschner'

Newsstand: September 29, 2015

It's Tuesday, and everybody's talking about last night's Munk Debate! In other news: the Jays won against Baltimore, and we're putting more money into construction on the Gardiner.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleySep. 29th, 8:00 am

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Newsstand: September 22, 2015

Happy Tuesday! Your news today: CF Sherway Gardens opens, food banks in the inner suburbs suffer high demand, and most of the major federal party leaders speak on gender issues at Up For Debate.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleySep. 22nd, 8:55 am

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Newsstand: September 15, 2015

We're halfway through September! Your news: Tory says no to the 2024 Summer Games, potential tolls on downtown expressways, and Peel cop headed for prison.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleySep. 15th, 8:00 am

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Newsstand: September 8, 2015

Here we go, everyone: back-to-school woes in the public system, Toronto loses a youth shelter, and the Blue Jays lose a game. On the bright side, the City might have forgiven your parking ticket!

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleySep. 8th, 8:00 am

Newsstand: September 1, 2015

Tuesday news for youse: Torontonians speak out on carding at the Toronto Reference Library, a Scarborough teen dies in Jamaica, and immigrating to Canada can be bad for your heart.

By Kat Eschner Sep. 1st, 8:00 am

Newsstand: August 25, 2015

Happy Tuesday! In the news: Wynne signs a political accord with First Nations in Ontario, former MOCCA location to be condo site, and a violent week in Toronto provokes anxiety.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleyAug. 25th, 8:00 am

Newsstand: August 18, 2015

Caffeine makes you sweat more, so consider laying off the coffee until it cools down. In today's news: an adorable library book vandal, HOV lanes are going away, and the TPS looks into the "clown gun."

By Kat Eschner Aug. 18th, 8:00 am

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Rouge National Urban Park Stalled

Toronto could be the home of Canada's first national park in an urban area—if the federal government can reach an agreement with Ontario.

By Kat Eschner Aug. 13th, 9:00 am

Newsstand: August 11, 2015

You might want an umbrella again today, but don't worry about the weather. In the news: it's time to plan for a meteor shower, Syrian-Canadians worry about a proposed new law, and a misogynist blogger visits Toronto.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleyAug. 11th, 8:00 am

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Newsstand: July 28, 2015

We're sweating, and it's not the because of athletic exertion. Today's headlines: changes before the Parapan Am Games, a Black Lives Matter Toronto protest shuts down part of Allen Road, and the Supreme Court gets another Conservative-appointed judge.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleyJul. 28th, 8:00 am

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Newsstand: July 21, 2015

It's supposed to be hot all week. Cool your brain by reading this morning's news: the Canadian women's basketball team takes Pan Am gold, Rob Ford's crack videographer will be sentenced for drug and gun-related offences, and the Island Airport tunnel is set to (finally) open.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Jeremy KaiJul. 21st, 8:45 am

Newsstand: May 14, 2015

Thursday arrives! And with it, news of the world: CSIS can't keep up with "state-sponsored" hackers, Parliament Hill may soon be policed by 30 RCMP officers, and striking Ontario teachers in 3 public boards might be acting illegally, according to local school boards.

By Kat Eschner • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMay. 14th, 8:45 am