By Jake Schabas
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Reaching the Summit: The role of local government in promoting cycling
Just three days into this year’s Bike Month, a damp May 28th was host to Bike Summit 2009, a day-long conference on cycling policy co-hosted by the...
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Events Guide: Building for the economy – Architecture at Harbourfront centre
WHAT: BUILDING FOR THE ECONOMY: Architecture at York Quay Centre WHEN: Opening reception Friday, June 26th 2009, 6-10pm. Exhibit open daily until Monday...
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Friday’s Headlines
STRIKE • 19 mini-dumps to take garbage [Toronto Star] • Striking workers’ sick day perks touch a nerve [Toronto Star] • All workers...
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Throwback Thursday: Yorkville and the death of Toronto’s first scene
Every Thursday, Spacing will bring you a snapshot of Toronto’s past, looking into what took place that day in the city’s history. Throwback...
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Events Guide: Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend
Thistletown (NEW!) – SATURDAY, JUNE 27 @ 1:30 PM In the 1800s, the area around Albion Road and Islington Ave was the site of a farming village...
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Thursday’s Headlines
STRIKE • Long strike feared [Toronto Star] • No, we’re not calling in the army [Toronto Star] • Police won’t cut picket line...
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World Wide Wednesday: Burning river, Dial4Light, suburban retrofit and more
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites...
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Bodies in Urban Spaces
Austrian choreographer Willi Dorner and photographer Lisa Rastl have combined to create ‘Bodies in Urban Spaces,’ a public art exhibit that...
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Wednesday’s Headlines
STRIKE • Public trashes strike [Toronto Star] • City workers are our neighbours and friends [Toronto Star] • Trash build-up? Could be worse...
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Checking in on the Roundhouse renovation
Built in 1929-31, the John Street Roundhouse is an architectural wonder. Its 32 bay semi-circular structure centred around the now functional turntable...
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Tuesday’s Headlines
STRIKE • David Miller engineered walkout, union says [Toronto Star] • Toronto is making me mad as hell [Toronto Star] • Expect long...
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Montreal Monday: teens, trees and commuting
Each Monday, we bring you some of the popular posts from our sister blog, Spacing Montreal. We’ll keep an eye open for topics and discussions that...