Culture
PODCAST: Spacing Radio 068, Looking for the bright side of Toronto’s election
By Spacing Radio
We’ve had some time to make sense of the Toronto election, and what it might mean for the next four years in this city. Is there... Read More
Will Bill 23 kill heritage protections?
By Michael McClelland
The Ontario government has proposed new legislation called the More Homes, Built Faster Act (Bill 23). But I’d prefer an act called... Read More
The Blue Cabin: A Dream of Home in Uncertain Times
By irisleung
Amidst widespread housing instability, many feel that we may never again be able to dream of a home to call our own. There’s a deep... Read More
Movie Review — Trash Day: a dumpster diving documentary
By Nicole Capogna
People are buying and using more things than they ever have before and, with this, creating more garbage than a city can sustainably... Read More
ELECTION: ART vs Art — when artists enlivened a walkover campaign by a bland establishment mayoral incumbent
By Jamie Bradburn
As far as Toronto mayoral elections go, 1982 was a snoozer. With no prominent competition, Art Eggleton was assured a second term... Read More
Rewind/Forward: ArtworxTO’s new exhibit celebrating Jamaican and bass music culture
By Nicole Capogna
When we think about Toronto’s diversity, the idea of multiculturalism comes to the forefront. But how did we come to enjoy these... Read More
Neighbourhood tour: the beginnings of Afro-Caribbean food culture in Toronto
By Liam McCurry
This weekend, starting at King St. and Church St. in front of St. James Cathedral, the Hungry for Comfort Neighborhood Tour will... Read More
Book Review – Meet Me By The Fountain: An Inside History of The Mall
By Christopher Cheung
What was your mall? Mine was Oakridge Centre in Vancouver. It wasn’t particularly glamorous with its exterior of boring brown brick... Read More
Architecture and Capital in the 21st Century: An Interview with Matthew Soules
By Erick Villagomez
Architecture, cities, and economics have always had an intimate relationship. The last century has seen the largest explosion of... Read More
The Tower Default
By Erick Villagomez
“Hell is paved with good intentions.” ― Samuel Johnson “But remember that good intentions pave many roads. Not all of them lead to... Read More