Cavalcade of Lights Fri Nov 21 - Sat Jan 31 Join us this holiday season for our festive Cavalcade of Lights celebration. This is an ideal family event. We hope to see you there. ... more
New ReNew at Side Space Gallery Wed Dec 10 - Fri Jan 16 new.Re.new December 10, 2008 – January 16, 2009 Opening reception – Wednesday, December 10, 7 pm A group show of painting, fibrework and sculpture by five artists, all of whom are either new to the neighbourhood, new to the gallery, or ne... more
Socrates Cafe - What is Time? Wed Jan 14 / 7:00pm - 9:00pm Join us at World Class Bakers every other Wednesday for an open discussion on topics philosphic. There are no fees or prerequisites beyond an inquisitive mind. The topic is - What is Time?World Class Bakers 690 St Clair Ave W... more
LIFE in the Cemetery Opening at Side Space Sun Jan 18 / 3:00pm - 6:00pm LIFE in the Cemetery January 18 – February 20, 2009 Opening Sunday, January 18, 3 – 6 pm Susan Glickman, author of Running in Prospect Cemetery, reads at 4 pmProspect Cemetery is the largest greenspace in our neighbourhood. It is a stop... more
LIFE in the Cemetery at Side Space Gallery Sun Jan 18 - Fri Feb 20 LIFE in the Cemetery January 18 – February 20, 2009 Opening Sunday, January 18, 3 – 6 pm Prospect Cemetery is the largest greenspace in our neighbourhood. It is a stop along the flightway for migratory birds. It is an arboretum where tr... more
F.Y.I.: Diet tied to survival in breast cancer patients Wed Jan 7 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Women with early-stage breast cancer may live longer if they maintain a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, a new study suggests. This so-called "prudent" diet was not linked to a lower risk o... more
F.Y.I.: Warning over 'third-hand smoke' Thu Jan 8 Smoke contains toxins damaging to health Many people are unaware that even smoking away from babies or pregnant women presents a risk, according to US research. Poisons in cigarette smoke can linger on fabrics or hair, but a survey of 1,500 househo... more
F.Y.I.: Popular supplements don't reduce prostate cancer risk: Study Fri Jan 9 An international study concludes that vitamin E and selenium – two popular over-the-counter supplements – don't reduce the risk of prostate cancer. "We tend to think all vitamins are good for us and do good things and it is only logical... more
F.Y.I.: Tetris 'helps to reduce trauma' Sun Jan 11 Study subjects who played the computer game had fewer 'flashbacks' Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris can help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, UK researchers say. Volunteers were exposed to distressing images, with some given the game... more
Preventing colds may be as easy as vitamin ZZZ Mon Jan 12 CHICAGO (AP) - Fluff up the pillows and pull up the covers. Preventing
the common cold may be as easy as getting more sleep. Researchers paid
healthy adults $800 to have cold viruses sprayed up their noses, then
wait five days in a hotel to see... more
