By Lanrick Bennett
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OP-ED: Their Third Space
There’s a new phrase floating around our house since March Break ended. My 15-year-old came home and declared, “I’ve outgrown summer camp.” He said it in...
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A city that prioritizes people, not just cars
A Vision for Pedestrian-Filled Streets On the last Sunday in April, thousands of people flooded downtown Toronto for the Khalsa Day parade, celebrating...
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OP-ED: Congestion Confusion
Everyday traffic in Toronto feels like a punchline no one’s laughing at. From headlines about mounting congestion to Premier Ford’s promise to...
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OP-ED: What’s in a Name?
Meaningful Change For the first time, Toronto has an Indigenous-named federal riding: Taiaiako’n—Parkdale—High Park. This change, brought forward...
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OP-ED: A deadly decision
In a disappointing but unsurprising turn, the Ontario Superior Court denied an injunction to stop the Ford government from ripping out Toronto’s bike...
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OP-ED: Breaking Gridlock? More Like Reinforcing It
Toronto doesn’t have a congestion problem — it has a car problem. Yet, the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Breaking Gridlock report offers more of the...
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OP-ED: E-Cargo Bikes Aren’t the Problem – SUVs Are
Picture this: A parent pedals up to their child’s school on an e-cargo bike, their kid safely strapped in, chatting about their day. The pedal assist...
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OP-ED: Taking another look at who’s using bike lanes
Toronto’s bike lanes have always been about more than just cycling – they are about building a city that moves smarter, cleaner, and safer. As someone who...