Harvest season has begun for many growers, but a water shortage and other weird weather has led to reduced yields for some of those who sell their goods at the weekly Preston Farmers’ Market in Little Italy. 
Nick Ashdown, Centretown NewsKelly Butler (facing camera), who manages the Preston farmers' market and owns Helios Farm, says she and other farmers have had to raise prices because of a reduced fruit and vegetable harvest.
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Viewpoint: The lucky ones: New immigration program is not enough
Canada’s efforts to woo experienced international students and workers paid off when Gaurav Gore became the 20,000th permanent resident admitted under the Canadian Experience Class immigration program.
Sparks Street seeks to attract shoppers with fundraisers
About 40 old-fashioned automobiles pulled into parking spots along Sparks Street earlier this month as the downtown retail district hosted a Classic Cars Cruise Night fundraiser for charity that was also aimed at attracting weekend shoppers.
Mireille Sylvester, Centretown NewsVintage cars and trucks lined Sparks Street during its first ever classic cars cruise night.
Local shop owners welcome expansion of victims’ rights
Owners of several Centretown convenience stores say they won’t be tying up shoplifters as Toronto shopkeeper David Chen did, controversially, a few years ago, but they would still welcome a proposed federal law that would make it easier to place thieves under citizen’s arrest.
Laura Kluz, Centretown NewsMark Boushey supports a bill that expands his right to defend his property, but is unlikely to take advantage of it.