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Recycling and shared space — A walk through an apartment dweller’s experience

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“Recycling? Yeah we tried it for a while, but it just was too… complicated.” It’s a commonly-heard phrase in apartment complexes where... Read More

REID: It’s time for the City get rid of its sidewalk no-plough zone

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In December, City Council agreed to a small but welcome improvement in the City’s snow clearing standards. Starting two winters... Read More

EVENT: Public lecture on Race & Justice in Toronto

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The Justice in Toronto lecture series will hold its first event of 2014 tomorrow (Thursday, January 30th) with a free lecture and... Read More

The difference between a fee and a tax for city governments

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Before the holidays I got into a discussion with Ed Keenan about whether there is a difference between a fee and a tax. In an article... Read More

Urban Planet: Boston packs up City Hall in truck to go

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Boston City Hall has decided to take their services on the road. This truck—which used to be a SWAT vehicle—has been transformed to... Read More

Op-Ed: Laying down the law on police budget? Maybe next year

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Two key figures in the Ford administration have signaled their willingness to take on a Herculean task that, politically, only a... Read More

STREET SCENE: Charger On Dundas West

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Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese. Read More

Keep Toronto Reading: Occupying the Page

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In Girls Fall Down, “bodies in space” is one of the main character’s frequent refrains. As a medical photographer, Alex is often... Read More

Keep Toronto Reading 2012

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Every April, the Toronto Public Library celebrates the city’s thriving literary culture with the Keep Toronto Reading festival... Read More