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Dec 3, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
Journalism and public relations are two professions that have been linked together. With that connection has come the stereotype that the two are morally opposed foes. Samantha Berdini, one of many journalists to make the career switch into PR, provides insight to Centennial College PR and journalism students as to what the relationship is really like. Berdini, now a senior account manager at Category Communications, spoke on a panel Nov.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
The Santa Claus Parade hit the streets of Toronto Sunday afternoon for what could potentially be the final time. The event has become a staple of the holiday season in the city, and this year it is celebrating its 120th anniversary, but according to organizers, it’s going to need help from the public in order to reach 121.
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Nov 21, 2024 | 
brookings.edu | Ryan Donahue |Mayu Takeuchi |Glencora Haskins
“Through their votes, working-class voters expressed that they’re feeling pain,” wrote our colleagues in a post-election analysis. “Americans need and want a policy agenda that uplifts people of all races who have been denied opportunities to gain economic security to advance their well-being.” Indeed, while national unemployment rates have been at historic lows, a growing body of evidence has created a sense of urgency around the “hollowing” of the labor market.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Lisa Yeung |Ryan Donahue
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Oct 4, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
Die-hard fans gathered recently in Toronto for the premiere event of a classic 30-year-old video game. Players and spectators alike stood shoulder-to-shoulder around the various screens at the FreePlay Toronto arcade bar Sept. 28 and 29, for the ninth annual King of 94 tournament. The NHL ’94 tournament was started back in 2015 by Mike McBryan, born in Hay River, N.W.T., who was filming his documentary about the game, called Pixelated Heroes.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
forum.figma.com | Ryan Donahue
Bram July 12, 2024, 2:10pm 1 Anyone knows if Figma mentioned something about adding analytics to their slides in presentation mode? Same as pitch.com where you can measure the data from people that open the deck? If not, it might be a nice idea on the roadmap for Figma Slides? What are your thoughts on this?
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
East York Meals on Wheels has teamed up with local communities during Ramadan to help ensure people are getting a good meal. The organization, located on the corner of Overlea Boulevard and Beth Nealson Drive, is partnering with the communities of Flemingdon Park and Thorncliffe Park to aid in the preparation of free meals for residents by providing kitchen facilities and packaging.
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Mar 27, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
There is nothing like sitting in a packed theatre watching a movie. This is something that the Fox Theatre has provided residents of the Beaches for years. Located at the intersection of Queen Street East and Beech Avenue, the Fox is a single-screen theatre that strives to maintain the classic more personal theatre-going experience.
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
People are trading in their skates for skateboards. In the midst of March break, people headed outside during the in Toronto. Woodbine Beach and its neighbouring East York parks were full of activity throughout the week as families enjoyed the good weather. Known for being a transition from winter to spring, March has been more one-sided this year. Those still looking for some winter fun found activities such as outdoor skating or tobogganing tough to come by.
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Feb 20, 2024 | 
torontoobserver.ca | Ryan Donahue
The Ontario government announced at a press conference on Feb. 5, in front of the Downsview Park Go station, that they have finalized the One Fare program. This new program will allow riders to transfer for free within a two-hour window, between the TTC; Brampton Transit; Durham Region Transit; York Region Transit; and MiWay, the Mississauga Transit. In addition, TTC riders transferring to and from Go Transit will only have to pay one fare. The launch of the program, set to begin Feb.
