Skip to content

Canadian Urbanism Uncovered

  • Thursday’s Headlines

    G20 • Banks review G20 security after Ottawa bombing [ Toronto Star ] • CN tower to close during G20 Summit [ Globe &  Mail ] • G20 fences go up June...

  • Wednesday’s Headlines

    Mayoral Race • Smitherman attacks Pantalone over garbage strike [ Globe & Mail ] • Mayoral candidates square off in televised debate [ Toronto Star ...

  • Cyclists rally at Queens Park for three-foot passing legislation

    It’s no secret that there are drivers who simply refuse to share the road, and in turn endanger the life of cyclists’ everyday. This is why Cheri DiNovo...

  • Tuesday’s Headlines

    Streets & Sidewalks • Foot power trumps cars at public debate on street use [ Toronto Star ] • Time to discuss road tolls: Miller [ National Post ] â€...

  • Monday’s Headlines

    Urban Green • Government needs strict rules before homeowners can safely go green [ Toronto Star ] • Thank city’s ‘clean and beautiful’...

  • Friday’s Headlines

    Transit • Rossi seeks rail tie between TTC, GO [ Toronto Sun ] • Cops want to punch subway perv’s ticket [ Toronto Sun ] • TTC union defends bus...

  • Thursday’s Headlines

    Transit • Smitherman tests TTC’s accessibility [ Toronto Star ] • TTC bus driver charged with impaired driving [ Toronto Star ] • Finally, Presto...

  • Wednesday’s Headlines

    Transit • Bike share plan gets a green light [ Toronto Star ] • TTC welcomes DIY streetcar  designers [ Toronto Star ] Streets and Sidewalks • Discount...

  • Tuesday’s Headlines

    Driving & Transit • Commuters on Go transit can now use electronic smart cards to pay fares [ National Post ] • Is there free city parking for an...

  • Open source government and social media

    The Architecture for Humanity discussion I attended last week, titled “Open Sourcing City Hall,” really got me thinking about how hard it can...

  • Monday’s Headlines

    City Building • Social innovation centre pins hopes on expansion [ Toronto Star ] • St. Lawrence Market redesign: Final five [ National Post ] • Lindros...

  • Friday’s Headlines

    TTC Jump on Transit City plan or else, David Miller told [ Toronto Star ] Ambition imperils our overextended transit system [ Toronto Star ] The track...