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Toronto Sun
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Toronto Sun
Letters to the Editor, June 1, 2025
Sunday letters Photo by Illustration / Toronto Sun FEVER PITCH Re 'T.O. still sorting out World Cup funding' (The Canadian Press, May 23): Just wondered why it costs $380 million to have six soccer games in Toronto. As far as I know, Blue Jays and Maple Leafs games don't cost taxpayers over $60 million a game, so why do soccer matches? This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Gregg W. Collins Oro-Medonte, Ont. (World Cup of Suckers) COLOUR OF MONEY Re ''Black mandated' homeless shelter on way, City Hall says' (Justin Holmes, May 29): There is so much wrong with this idea. Firstly, those 'who self-identify as Black' — what does that even mean? So, someone who is not Black could decide to identify as Black? This proposal is being developed to start by 2033 — really? How many mayors will we have had by then? To apply to run one of these shelters, experience is not a prerequisite. Guess I qualify as soon as I identify as Black. And one other minor issue: The $800-million budget. I am almost speechless. Arnold de la Courneuve Mississauga (We identify as miffed) SLEEP ON IT You know, I have never claimed to be the sharpest knife in the drawer, but projects like this, to represent our diversity in Toronto by employing and servicing only the Black community, make me feel like a genius! Let's review. Our great city of Toronto is multicultural and that is good. To focus on our diversity, we limit these much-needed jobs and beds to Black people only. On this same rock-solid platform, perhaps we can branch out to shelters limited only to Asian persons. The next one limited to Muslims. Nothing says diversity or inclusiveness like separating people based on colour or race. I think that was called 'segregation.' This strikes me as the antithesis of diversity. Does anyone at City Hall actually listen as these ideas are presented? Ideas like this make me want to punch myself in the face. Monique Simandl (You were expecting a less-woke Toronto under Olivia Chow?) Toronto & GTA Columnists Sunshine Girls Columnists Toronto & GTA
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
Beaches Jazz Festival Unveils Lineup for T.O.'s Biggest Free Summer Festival: Live Jazz, Salsa, Indie, House & More July 4-27
TORONTO, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The 37th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival returns with hundreds of live performances by top local talent and international artists to light up Woodbine Park, Jimmie Simpson Park, and Queen Street East from July 4–27, 2025. The Festival has become a cherished summer tradition for hundreds of thousands of Torontonians. It's completely free offering jazz, funk, salsa, blues, disco, indie, hip hop, house, ska, rock, and more welcoming all ages to gather, dance, and connect through the power of live music and community. Click here for the preliminary program. "The Beaches Jazz Festival is a world-class event and one of North America's top summer music festivals. It celebrates Toronto's vibrant diversity and community spirit with something for every music lover," said Jay Cleary, Artistic Director. 2025 Highlights Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside July 4–6 | Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St. E. Family-friendly, food-filled fun featuring swing, jazz, and indie talent. July 4: The Jazz Mechanics, The Philcos, The Bomb (Tribute to the 80s) July 5: Free Swing Dance Lesson, Martin Loomer, Swing Shift Big Band, Jackson Steinwall, CMAGIC5, U.N. Jefferson, Tell it to Sweeney July 6: Angela Pincente Big Band, Ross Wooldridge Orchestra, MOKA, Zuffalo, Jerry Leger TD Salsa on the Beach July 11–13 | Woodbine Park Canada's biggest outdoor celebration of Latin music and culture. July 11: DJ EL ALEX, Yani Borrell & Orquesta (2 sets) July 12: Santiago Moa, Banda Dura, SWA Divas, Ricky Franco July 13: Santana Forever, Araguacu Dance Class, 6 del Barrio (2 sets) TD Weekend at Woodbine Park July 18–20 | Woodbine Park Reggae, funk, and T.O.'s biggest free 90s hip hop night hosted by Master T. July 18: " Get On Up meets Renaissance" July 19: Quincy Bullen, The Honeyrunners, The Bomb, Beatlemania July 20: Countermeasure, Shuffle Demons, Golden Feather, The Human Rights StreetFest July 24–26 | 7–11 PM | Queen St. E. from Woodbine to Beech T.O.'s ultimate street party with 30+ bands. OLG Weekend Series / Groovin' in the Park July 25–27 | Woodbine Park July 25: Celebrating 10 years of dance, community, and culture; 2-days of soul, funk, and house. July 26: Saturday Fever with legendary international DJs. T.O.'s biggest electronic & dance party under the stars. Johannes Linstead: From Spain to Cuba July 22 | Beach United Church Spanish guitar concert benefitting the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation. Click here for tickets. TD Workshop Series: BigFamJam July 8, 15 & 22 | Drom Taberna, 458 Queen St. W. Open jams hosted by Jackson Steinwall. All musicians welcome. 9:30 PM. MEDIA ASSETS here & here. The Beaches Jazz Festival started in 1989 to unite the community through music. This month-long celebration draws hundreds of thousands of attendees yearly to support Canadian music talent, injecting millions of dollars into the local economy. Follow @beachesjazz for updates. SOURCE Beaches Jazz Festival
Miami Herald
28-04-2025
- Automotive
- Miami Herald
Motormouth: Why are brakes shuddering?
Q: I put new genuine Honda OEM rotors and brake pads on the front wheels of my 2016 Honda Odyssey. 15,000 miles later the front wheels shudder when braking at higher speeds, especially downhill. Any suggestions? T.O., Las Vegas A: Since the oscillation happens when braking, it's probably not a wheel balance issue. One of the brake rotors may have gotten damaged, perhaps from hitting a pothole or other object. Bad suspension parts can't be ruled out. If you have had any wheel service like changing a tire, rotating tires or having a wheel alignment, a rotor may have been damaged by uneven lug nut torque. Personally, whenever I have service done, I double check the torque with my trusty Snap-on torque wrench even if they used torque sticks at the shop. Q: I am a woman who gets work estimates even when coming in for recall work. My dealer wants to perform evaporator service, factory coolant service, fuel system cleaning, replace cabin filter … over $1,000. My car is a 2015 RAV4 with 30,000 miles, and garage kept, driving three miles twice a week on average. Are these services needed now? P.L., Skokie, Illinois A: No. Q: I own a 2023 Kia Niro hybrid. Since I purchased it, there has been fluid leaking from the back of the vehicle. This seems to happen after using the heating/cooling system. The dealer's service department assures me that it is simply water and not harmful, but they do not know where it is coming from. They assured me it is not coming from the tailpipe. They say that it is a common problem with this model and that there is nothing they can do to stop it. Should I press this further or are they correct in saying it is not harmful? E.M., Evanston, Illinois A: You can relax. It is water and it's a result of running the HVAC system. The water is condensate from the air conditioning which, believe it or not, runs in the winter as well as the summer. Q: I'm interested in a very simple external CD player for my 2023 Honda HR-V as the car has no player and I miss it very much! Is there such a thing? I'm not so technical, so simple is very important. K.E., Minneapolis A: Yes, there are lots of them out there. Just be sure that your car has a USB port to plug into. Q: I read our local newspaper daily, and delight in seeing your column in the Home & Living section of our Virginian-Pilot. I am not a car aficionado, or mechanically inclined, but I have learned so much from your answers to readers' questions. It opens discussions about your column with my husband, who knows quite a bit about cars. Again, I learn more. Please keep up your great work. It is always an informative and helpful experience. I can at least change a tire and replace my air and cabin filters ... progress! ... especially for a 74-year-old female. T.B., Virginia Beach, Virginia A: As I type this, I am putting the finishing touches on another column. It is headed for the editor in about an hour. That hour will go much faster now. You just made my day. Copyright (C) 2025, Tribune Content Agency, LLC. Portions copyrighted by the respective providers.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
Guns, ammo found during search warrant of hate crime suspect
Toronto Police have laid criminal harassment and weapons charges against a Toronto man at the centre of a hate-motivated crime. On April 15, police received a call from a motorist near Mount Pleasant Rd. and Eglinton Ave. E., who said an unknown man drove up alongside and pointed a firearm. That same man, police said, was recognized from previous incidents of vandalism — including an instance where an unspecified neo-nazi symbol was spray-painted. An investigation by the TPS hate crimes unit identified the accused, and during a subsequent search warrant investigators seized several items that included firearms and ammunition. 'THE NEW SWASTIKA:' Calls grow to ban red triangle as hate symbol Arson charges for anti-Israel activist who allegedly torched Israeli flag during T.O. hate march Tareq Farsakh Muro, 25, of Toronto, faces a slew of charges including criminal harassment, assault with a weapon, unauthorized possess of a motor vehicle and numerous weapons offences. Muro appeared in court Wednesday morning. Anybody with information is asked to call Toronto Police at 416-808-3500, or Crime Stoppers. bpassifiume@ X: @bryanpassifiume
