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Spacing Saturday highlights posts from across Spacing’s blog network in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and the Atlantic region.

Spacing ottawa editor Evan Thornton talks with Alex deVries who created a website geared at mapping the worst roads for cyclists in Ottawa.

Kate Wetherow remarks about the mass amount of unused space on the tops of buildings and how easy and perfect rooftops are for gardens – and for getting out of your condo unit and getting to know your neighbours.

Considering the need many people have been feeling lately to grow their own vegetables and tend their own plot of land, Steve Bedard comments on a website geared towards mapping all of Halifax’s urban gardens.

Matt Neville continues his series on investigating historical maps of Halifax and how their contemporary counterparts have been able to adapt to the ever-growing city. In this post, he explores the grid pattern of streets throughout the downtown area.

Allanah Heffez comments on the no right on red rule in the city of Montreal and reports on how many deaths, serious injuries and light injuries are caused by right on red.

Spacing Ottawa’s Photo Du Jour series often highlights neighbourhoods or buildings that may often go overlooked, but this special highlights a shop that is both eclectic and eccentric and mourns the passing of the shopkeeper/homeowner.

Editor Shawn Micallef posts a copy of his column from Eye Weekly about the future of Ontario Place and uses a collection of found slides to highlight its history.

TTC signage has always been confusing for not only Torontonians, but most especially tourists. Adrian Lightstone comments on some of the more ridiculous and confusing signs found across the subway system.

Photo by Kate Wetherow


Alex deVries

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