Green Space
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David Dunlap Observatory sold
The University of Toronto confirmed this week that they have an agreement in place to sell the David Dunlap Observatory. In 1935 when the David Dunlap...
By Matthew Hague -
Bike Train 2008 launches today!
This could be you (above). Take the Train — Bring your Bike! Avoid Soaring Gas prices and explore southern Ontario this summer on the Bike Train...
By Tammy Thorne -
It’s easy being green
Have you noticed how green this city is right now? I’ve been nearly knocked off my bike or feet a number of times in the last few weeks by either...
By Shawn Micallef -
A Saturday morning walk to the Don Valley Brick Works
With a long week of work heading into the first few days of summer over, I was determined to spend my Saturday morning regenerating. People regenerate in...
By Matthew Hague -
Exciting new trash bin graces NYC’s Union Square
NEW YORK — Though waste receptacle culture here in New York City regularly makes me hearken back longingly for Toronto’s more progressive (if...
By Liz Clayton -
ROM rooftop garden preview
This morning I had the opportunity to preview the Royal Ontario Museum’s new rooftop garden, known as Liza’s Garden in memory of...
By Matthew Hague -
Tree Tuesday: Escape from the Concrete Confines
The Toronto Tree Tours is a collaborative project of LEAF and the Toronto Public Space Committee that offers walking tours in neighbourhoods across the...
By Dale Duncan -
Events guide: Toronto Tree Tours
LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests) is throwing two tree tours this weekend. These tours are a great way to learn more about...
By Dale Duncan -
Neighbourhood With Holes In It
Historian Michelle Guitard put us in touch with Michele Quenneville because we wanted to learn about parking lots in Hull from a resident’s...
By Amber Yared -
Lightning storm on the western front
Last night was a humid night, and the sky was literally electric. For nearly two hours, hardly any rain fell but lightning struck often. I was able to set...
By Matthew Blackett -
North York Mass bike ride this Sunday June 8 at 3pm
Join us for a fun-filled ride as we ride en masse through North York: it’s time to make every Toronto street a cycling street. START: 2300 Yonge...
By Tammy Thorne -
Unsung City Beautifiers: Fruit & Flower Shops
As Pug Award fever reaches its apex tomorrow night, I thought it might be time to shine a light on smaller-scale design issues. The area where I live, on...
By Leah Sandals