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Yonge and Bloor square revisited by Hume

By Matthew Blackett

Back in February, I was wandering through the construction site known as the southeast corner of Yonge and Bloor. I made a quick post... Read More

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A long long time to get old in Toronto

By Shawn Micallef

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCMZIA5dK4c[/youtube] A sunny Saturday spent walking around Toronto is a fine time as any to... Read More

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Simcoe Wavedeck opens ahead of schedule

By Jake Schabas

Two weeks ahead of schedule and significantly under budget, the beautiful Simcoe Wavedeck opened this morning.  With the roar of the... Read More

Culture

Have you seen the RedBall?

By Matthew Blackett

Kurt Perschke’s RedBall, appearing in different parts of the city during Luminato, is one of my favourite public art projects... Read More

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Friday’s Headlines

By Jake Schabas

CITY HALL • Miller to thwart daycare limits [Toronto Star] • Should long-term residents be allowed to vote? [Toronto Star... Read More

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Events Guide: Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend – Riverdale Homes and People and A Symphony of Clay, Stone, Metal and Glass;

By Jake Schabas

Riverdale Homes and People – SATURDAY, JUNE 13 @ 1:30 PM Explore an old and historically significant neighbourhood and hear... Read More

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Throwback Thursday: A city within one city block – The Royal York

By Jake Schabas

Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s... Read More

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All aboard the Committee of Adjustment

By Dylan Reid

The City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment is one of those obscure appointed boards that actually has a big impact on the city. It... Read More

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Thursday’s Headlines

By Jake Schabas

CITY HALL • Baird bungle bodes well for Miller [Toronto Star] • Should non-citizens have right to vote in municipal... Read More

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World Wide Wednesday: Lessons from Seoul’s river expressway

By Jake Schabas

Last week, with the Jarvis Street lane reduction still front and centre, we looked at the big strides New York is taking in increasing... Read More

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