Irene Thomaidis, Calgary Sun

Irene Thomaidis

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Past articles by Irene:

Toronto great grandfather wins $24.5M jackpot

“I purchased the ticket but my whole family won. → Read More

U2 fan feels 'blessed' after Paris concert cancelled

U2 mega-fan Mark Baker won the trip of a lifetime a few days ago. → Read More

Syringes found taped to doors at Nathan Phillips Square

Syringes were found tied to doors at Nathan Phillips Square Monday for the second time in two weeks, prompting Toronto Police to issue a warning to the public. → Read More

Video of attempted kidnapping suspect released

A man wanted in the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old boy has a distinct walk and Toronto Police put out a video Friday of the suspect in hopes a member of the public might recognize him. → Read More

Firefighters heat things up with calendar

A group of firefighters based at Pearson Airport is doing its best to heat things up over the winter months ahead. → Read More

Bautista's homer lit up Twitterverse

It probably comes as no surprise that Jose Bautista was the most mentioned Blue Jays player on Twitter during the big game Wednesday. → Read More

Rare white lion cubs born at Toronto Zoo

Lions and tigers and bears -- and now even more lions for the Toronto Zoo. → Read More

Dance instructor accused of sex assault on student

A dance instructor has been charged with sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, and Toronto Police believe there may be more victims. → Read More

Frosh week antics could cost you, cops warn

Think it would be funny to start off the school year by groping a campus statue? Think again, York Regional Police say. → Read More

4 shot at Vaughan cafe

Four people have been injured -- two "very seriously" -- in a morning shooting at a cafe in Vaughan, York Regional Police sayh. Police were called to Moka Café, on Islington Ave. near Hwy. 7, around 8:20 a.m. All four victims were taken to hospital. "It appears two were injured very seriously, possibly life-threatening," Const. Laura Nicolle said. "There is a large police presence at the scene."… → Read More

#SabrinaandClyde arrested in Sina Parsi murder

The fugitives wanted in the death of Sina Parsi have been arrested, Toronto Police announced early Tuesday.Clyde Marshall, 36, and Sabrina Chouart, 27, are scheduled to appear in Finch Ave. court later today, police posted in a tweet.Parsi, 32, disappeared after attending a local soccer game near Hwy. 400 and Teston Rd. on June 9. The Vaughan man's → Read More

U2 fan has mega-dream come true

U2 superfan Mark Baker dreamed for years of being pulled up on stage by frontman Bono. → Read More

Woman, 22, charged after cyclist killed in hit-run

A 22-year-old woman, whose licence was suspended, is facing a slew of charges after a hit-and-run left a cyclist dead early Thursday. → Read More

Toronto boy, 8, missing

Police are turning to the public for help in locating a missing eight-year-old Toronto boy. → Read More

MPPs' annual expenses released

How Does Your Member Compare? → Read More

Micro-preemies face big battles early in life

Just over a decade ago, Kate Robson and her husband Sean Jensen were discussing baby names. → Read More

Man shot dead in front of Danforth eatery

A 21-year-old man has died after being shot outside a Danforth restaurant early Tuesday. → Read More

Burlington city workers hit by SUV

Three City of Burlington workers are in hospital after they were struck by an SUV on Walkers Line near Dundas St. Thursday morning. → Read More

Body found near Beach water treatment plant

A body has been found in shallow water behind a treatment plant in Toronto early Monday morning. → Read More

GM to cut 1,000 jobs at Oshawa plant

General Motors announced it's cutting production of the Chevrolet Camaro at it's Oshawa manufacturing plant in November, resulting in the elimination of about 1,000 jobs. → Read More