Force for Change
Crime in Toronto is down, but after five years as police chief, Bill Blair knows he can't take the city's safety for granted
The Big Promise of a Tiny Cell
Stem cell medicine may soon generate new treatments for any condition where cells have been damaged, such as heart disease, diabetes – even blindness
Risky Business
U of T science students are learning how to turn their high-tech ideas into products the world wants
In This Issue
The Virtual Office
With his company Bump Top, Anand Agarawala is transforming the computer desktop
Animating the Body
Sonya Amin's medical animation company has doubled its revenue almost every year since its inception
Thinking Small
Philosophy prof Donald Ainslie will champion interactive group learning as principal of U of T’s largest college
Healthy Hearts
Neena Kanwar says her company, KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres, is committed to quality patient care, short wait times and state-of-the-art technology
Here Comes the Sun
Shawn Qu's Canadian Solar is already one of the world’s largest solar energy companies. Ten years from now he wants it to be an industry leader
Calling All Businesses
Francis Shen credits luck, good ideas, timing and avoiding complacency for his success with Aastra Technologies
Tempus Fugit
Some personal reflections on this “great good place”
Scholars at Risk
U of T program supports academics who have experienced political oppression
Send in the Clown
Fiona Griffiths helps students access their inner entertainer at Hart House
Wisdom Windows
Massey College honours Rose Wolfe and Ursula Franklin
Revolution from Within
U of T student Nerissa Cariño garners a Peace Medallion for her work fighting violence against women
What Rankings Reveal
Global surveys place U of T among top universities worldwide in academic and research strength
Second Opinion
The real world offers many sources of medical advice. Soon virtual worlds may, too
The Better Way? Not So Fast
Tolls are better than transit for easing traffic gridlock over the long term, researchers say
Birthright Lottery
Why should the accidental circumstances of birth confer almost unlimited opportunity to some and condemn others to a life of struggle?
The Vitamin D Crisis
Dark-skinned Canadians may face higher risk of disease due to vitamin D deficiency, doctor warns
Smarter Buildings
A U of T computer scientist is developing a program to help predict – and ultimately reduce – buildings’ energy use
Is Your City Happy?
People living on the east side of Toronto are more neurotic than those in the west, study of cities’ “personalities” finds
Mealtime Patriotism
Writer Sarah Elton argues in favour of local eating
Poet in Motion
Dionne Brand releases her new collection, Ossuaries, while serving as Toronto’s poet laureate
Strokes of Genius
Doug Carrick has designed more than 50 golf courses worldwide
What a School Can Be
Dr. Alison Kelford finds new meaning for “community” in Maasai Mara, Kenya
60 Seconds With Peter Silverman
The former host of Silverman Helps talks about the perils of pursuing unscrupulous businesspeople
Skule Idol
Engineering science alumni reveal a talent for opera
Wendy Cecil Wins Volunteer Award
Other accolades: Rotmans named outstanding philanthropists and two honorary degrees awarded
Earthly Pursuits
Sculptor Dora de Pédery-Hunt captures the likeness of Erindale’s principal
Balance? What Balance?
Finding harmony between professional and personal life proves elusive for many, study finds