Culture
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a red rectangle of our urban density hinge-mounted like a stamp
nights, bearings, routes
By Derek DeLand -
UCS #89: The Multiplexes #1
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related Readings: Multiplexes...
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UCS #90: The Multiplex #2
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related Readings: Multiplexes...
By Urban Cartoon Syndicate -
Winter soccer
In the leadup to Toronto hosting World Cup games in June 2026, we will be publishing stories about soccer in Toronto, culminating with our upcoming Spring...
By Alex Kharabian -
UCS #85: From the Icepick to the Drillbit
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related Readings...
By Urban Cartoon Syndicate -
Jimmy Cliff and the roots of Toronto’s reggae scene, Part 2
“A variety of things went wrong.” The Globe’s unflattering verdict noted that Cliff was not as enthralling to watch as Marley, whose two-hour show...
By Cheryl Thompson -
Jimmy Cliff and the roots of Toronto’s reggae scene, Part 1
On November 24, 2025, Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff (né James Chambers) died at age 81. Twenty years prior, Cliff became only the fourth reggae...
By Cheryl Thompson -
21st Century Road Allowances
Yvonne was in her early 40s, with short brown hair and a solid build. She was taller than my 5’ 5” frame, but when I met her she was seated on the steps...
By mariastanborough -
The Big Brutal Breakfast
Architecture and Design Film Festival 2025 hits Toronto, Nov. 12-15, Mumbai, Jan. 8-11, Chicago, Feb. 18-21. It features The Big Brutal Quiz, a...
By Derek DeLand -
The Costs We Don’t See
Vancouver’s proposed 2026 Budget arrives with a promise that feels, at first glance, like a reprieve: a 0% property tax increase in a year when almost...
By Erick Villagomez -
UCS #75: Planning Department Disposals
See our Launch and Introduction about the launch of the © Urban Cartoon Syndicate and the announcement by CityHallWatch. *** Related Readings: Vancouver’s...
By Urban Cartoon Syndicate -
Architecture and Design Film Festival 2025 Top Ten
The Architecture and Design Film Festival Vancouver runs Nov 5-9 at the Hollywood Theatre and VIFF Centre. All films and tickets at the website. Opening...
By Derek DeLand