Neighbourhoods
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LORINC: Why aren’t Toronto’s major streets major streets?
One day last week, Toronto history buff Jeremy Hopkin tweeted a then-and-now set of images that told an unflattering story about where we find ourselves...
By John Lorinc -
LORINC: Is the 15-minute city’s 15 minutes up yet?
By way of spoiler alert, I’ll begin by saying I have no intention of wasting my time (or yours) rebutting the lunacy of the 15-minute city...
By John Lorinc -
Reimagining under the Gardiner
Toronto’s journey towards urban renewal could witness a new stage unfold with plans to transform overlooked areas beneath the Gardiner Expressway between...
By Nicole Capogna -
EXCERPT: Displacement City: Fighting for Health and Homes in a Pandemic
The following is the afterword by Spacing‘s Shawn Micallef in the new book Displacement City: Fighting for Health and Homes in a Pandemic published...
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Rexdale deserves a spa: An invitation to Therme
Therme Canada’s proposal for a spa is better suited for Woodbine Entertainment’s renewal plan, and would allow the City of Toronto and the...
By Chloe Brown -
Beaches historical sight: East of Silver Birch
Toronto historian Richard White has recently completed an original new history of the Beaches neighbourhood that should be out and available sometime next...
By Richard White -
Midtown Toronto’s much-loved, largest green space re-opens – after $35 million and more than four years of construction
David A. Balfour Park, midtown Toronto’s largest public green space, has finally re-opened after being closed for infrastructure repairs and upgrades...
By Ian Darragh -
Will Bill 23 kill heritage protections?
The Ontario government has proposed new legislation called the More Homes, Built Faster Act (Bill 23). But I’d prefer an act called More Affordable Homes...
By Michael McClelland -
EVENT: “Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto” book launch at the Spacing Store
WHAT: Streetcars and the Shifting Geographies of Toronto book launch WHERE: Spacing Store, 401 Richmond St. W. WHEN: Thursday, November 24th at 6:30pm...
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PODCAST: Election Panel with Shawn Micallef and Kunal Chaudhary
As Toronto gets ready to vote, we’ll be bringing you regular panel discussions with journalists and experts who will break down the candidates, platforms...
By Spacing Radio -
Monumental success: Toronto’s Stone Distillery has stood the test of time
The Stone Distillery, which anchors the southwest corner of the Distillery Historic District, is a noble backdrop for thousands of photos and videos every...
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Rewind/Forward: ArtworxTO’s new exhibit celebrating Jamaican and bass music culture
When we think about Toronto’s diversity, the idea of multiculturalism comes to the forefront. But how did we come to enjoy these different cultures in one...
By Nicole Capogna