Dozens of student demonstrators calling for a ceasefire in Gaza have set up an encampment at King’s College Circle at the University of Toronto. According to some X reports, demonstrators were chanting slogans like “End the surge let them breathe!” and “U of T pick a side, ceasefire not genocide!” NEWS: Dozens of student demonstrators
As the eagerly anticipated total solar eclipse approaches on April 8, enthusiasts across Toronto are gearing up for a celestial spectacle that happens once every 375 years. While the city will only witness a partial eclipse, just a short distance away lies the path of totality, promising an awe-inspiring experience for those who venture to
The University of Toronto (U of T) is working with Mirvish Village developer Westbank to design and build its massive, 960,000 square foot Gateway project that could breathe new life into the area around Bloor and Spadina. The Gateway project, according to the UofT, will create significant housing for faculty, staff and student families, academic
Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet and the University of Toronto are announcing the new Fred VanVleet Scholarship this morning. The scholarship is available to students enrolled in the Rotman Commerce program and will be awarded to an “incoming domestic Black student or Indigenous student based on financial need, with preference given to a student with
Work has begun at Robert Street Field in Harbord village that will see the installation of a geothermal system that will provide energy to a future university residence building before the site is rehabilitated into an expanded playing field and community green space. In 2014, the University of Toronto announced plans for a 550-bed university
A request to offer kosher food to students at the University of Toronto by a Jewish student–run group has set off controversy after the U of T’s Graduate Student Union (UTGSU) denied the request based on the group’s “pro-Israel” activities. The graduate student–run group, Hillel U of T, offers Jewish students what they describe as a “home away from
From the soccer pitch to the swimming pool, have the best summer ever at Camp U of T! With 28 different camps to choose from, and programs for children ages four to 16, we have something for everyone. Located on the University of Toronto’s downtown campus, campers enjoy access to world-class facilities, including Varsity Stadium
A fire erupted in the University of Toronto’s Athletic Centre earlier this afternoon, putting a damper on students’ New Year’s resolutions.
It was the spring of 2011, a time that Toronto food types could refer to as the pre–Grand Electric era. Back then, tacos had not yet become the city’s collective obsession, and going out for Mexican food usually meant eating mediocre Tex-Mex or hanging out at some too-authentic mom-and-pop shop.
Should the University of Toronto have allowed the student levy-funded Sexual Education Centre to conduct a student field trip to Oasis Aqualounge, an adults-only sex club? Two Toronto “sexperts” weigh in.
On the first Thursday of each month, Astronomy and Astrophysics graduate students at the University of Toronto give you a free opportunity to expand your horizons and realize how just how small we really are. Tonight, it’s PhD candidate Nick Tacik’s turn. He’ll be talking about the extreme parts of the universe, none of which are in our solar system, by the way.
A judge has ruled that the city can dismantle the Occupy Toronto camp at St. James Park. “Anarchism has a long political history,” the judge wrote. “But, Canada has not chosen anarchism.”
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If you’ve ever experienced a 14 year-old neighbour tapping your phone line using nothing but a Commodore 64 (and who hasn’t? Or are we just too old?), you might be a little paranoid about how easy it is for just about anyone to know everything about you. And, for those who are a bit more laissez-faire about information and privacy, U of T’s free talk tonight just might be the place to get yourself up to date with the perils of today’s Internet.
Woody Harrelson, the actor–cum–outspoken environmental activist with a penchant for pot, has had a long-standing love affair with our city. When it came time to think about mounting his play, Bullet for Adolf, he decided to make the long trek north from his home in Maui, Hawaii. We met at his favourite local restaurant, Live Organic, to talk raw food, how high school cheerleader Robin Rogers got him into acting and why he’s here. Like, on this planet, man.
…Montreal. Kinka Izakaya invites you to explore Japanese cuisine beyond just sushi. Executive chef Ippei Iwata presents a menu of traditional and modern specialties made for sharing. The drinks menu…
Barcelona Tavern invites us to dine in typical Spanish style. The two-storey glass building in Liberty Village is putting out a menu of tapas, or small sharing plates, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is designed in a laid-back style to encourage its guests to relax and unwind when they walk in the door.
A menu of the available flavours sits next to the cash at Craque de Crème. Sweet-toothed patrons can order iterations of the dessert in everything from white chocolate rose to lychee vodka to, of course, a classic vanilla bean.
From the communal table-cooked options to the bibimbob take on the rice, Little Piggy’s has the whole Korean BBQ experience covered for Annex residents and U of T students.
When Linda Stephenson, founder and creator of Toronto-based cosmetics company Mèreadesso, left her North Toronto all girls high school, she was in for a bit of a shock. With math and science her favourite subjects at Branksome Hall, the keen teen decided to try for a bachelor of science degree at Toronto’s U of T.
There must be something in the U of T water. Recently, not one but two teams of innovators made headlines thanks to their impressive and thought-provoking achievements.
For those of us who will only be tuning in to the Super Bowl for Madonna’s half-time performance, how about jams with a bit more verve? U of T’s New Music Festival (which also premiered Rob Ford: The Opera) comes to an end this Sunday with a performance by the TorQ Percussion Quartet at Walter Hall. Preview the set here, including three tracks inspired by the saga of a washing machine. Did we mention it’s free?
Local’s donation to U of T’s global affairs school sparks ethical concerns
At the Centre for Inquiry’s “The Great Extraterrestrial Debate” at U of T last Friday, Dr. Seth Shostak, senior astronomer at the SETI Institute (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) told us what to expect when we finally encounter E.T., which he wagers a cup of “Tim, what is it, Hortons coffee” will happen in the next few decades.
Last month, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted Councillor Dianne Saxe’s “The More Great Eats” motion to set up a pilot program in the University-Rosedale neighbourhood next year. This will temporarily ease the rules surrounding mobile vending licences. Street food trucks are extremely popular on the University of Toronto grounds, especially the St. George campus, but
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at 88 years old, just weeks before his 89th birthday. His son, fellow renowned actor Kiefer Sutherland, made the somber announcement in a post on X. “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most
