Rick Vaive not drunk during trip, former Leaf teammate tells trial

The impaired driving trial of former Toronto Maple Leafs captain Rick Vaive continued in a Newmarket court Thursday, with a well-known former NHL star taking the stand in defense of his former teammate. http://www.thestar.com/article/1132502

The Fixer: Stripped down shelters provide scant cover for TTC riders

New accessibility rules require more room on sidewalks, which reduces the space available for full-sized shelters. http://www.thestar.com/article/1131718

Portrait of Mayor Rob Ford selling for $5,555.55 (U.S.) on eBay

A Toronto artist’s painting is listed on eBay at a price cheekily tagged to Ford’s opposition to the bag tax. http://www.thestar.com/article/1131462

Open Up Those Cramped Rooms – Home Remodeling

It’s amazing to see what tearing down a wall can do for the livability of your home. One of the best remodeling tips is knocking down old walls to make bright new space. For moderately little expense, you can turn small closed off rooms into sunny open room. You’re able to create an open kitchen [...]

Jim Curran to retire from CBC Radio One

Veteran radio reporter Jim Curran announces he’ll be retiring from CBC at the end of March. http://www.thestar.com/article/1132238

Toronto man charged with performing indignity to a dead body

Toronto Police have charged a man with performing indignity to the dead body of a woman found rolled up in a carpet in a Junction laneway earlier this month. http://www.thestar.com/article/1132523

Is Now a Good time for Home Remodeling? Practical Reasons to Upgrade Your Home

In this economy, many homeowners are finding themselves wanting to upgrade their existing home instead of moving. No matter what you choose to do, undertaking a big home project can be a frightening decision. Investing in real estate, whether in your own home or not, is always a decision to be made with precaution. Here [...]

Remodeling Your Home For 2012 Trends

As the economy rebounds and we start to see movement in the housing market, savvy remodeling contractors in 2012 are tuning in to what buyers want in today’s times; helping homeowners make their homes more attractive and timely. Homeowners and remodeling contractors understand that once popular features, aren’t so popular these days. Some of the [...]

Project Enterprise: Chop shop scam sold wrecked cars as safe, police say

500 charges in alleged Toronto and Niagara car scam ring laid by joint investigation dubbed “Project Enterprise.” http://www.thestar.com/article/1132466

The Fixer: Stripped down shelters provide scant cover for TTC riders

New accessibility rules require more room on sidewalks, which reduces the space available for full-sized shelters. http://www.thestar.com/article/1131718