The Ontario government says it will upgrade the curriculum for all levels of school with an increased emphasis on science. The acronym STEM (meaning science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is often used to describe this field. And yes kids, it may require some work but that’s what smart people do.
Chief Ramer getting ready for a cold dip
Toronto Police Chief Jim Ramer will take the Polar Plunge in aid of Special Olympics athletes later this month. The annual fundraising ends March 21 after which Ramer (who must be a heck of a good sport) will be dumped into icy water by Wendel Clark
City property near Leaside Spur Trail to become paramedics hub
Eight large properties downtown and in North York are going to be “unlocked” in the words of the City and redeveloped in various ways. Among the most mentioned is the former bus terminal at 611 Bay St but locally there’s the large property at 18 Dyas Road just east of the Leaside Spur Trail. Plans are to make it the new Paramedics Multi-Function Station Hub.
