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LORINC: Which John Tory will speak up when it comes to transit?
Earlier today, Premier Kathleen Wynne announced the grand reveal of the Liberal government’s long-awaited strategy to fund GTA transit this week. In the...
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ROAD TRIP: Spacing heads to Pittsburgh in May and July!
WHAT: Urbanism Road Trip: PITTSBURGH WHEN: Friday-Sunday, May 9-11 and July 11-13 WHERE: Pittsburgh (departing from Toronto) COST: $200 (does not include...
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Karla’s Story: A tragic illustration of the city’s class divide
I begin by clumsily expressing my condolences for the sudden passing of Karla’s husband Derrick. Karla is a childhood friend that I grew up with in public...
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On loving Toronto — memories of the Annex and discovering Scarborough
EDITORS NOTE: We’re pleased to publish this meditation on being from Toronto by Christina Wong. Christina recently got her PhD in Music...
By Spacing -
La Ville Reine — The French underground is all around us in Toronto
Last week I was driving along College enjoying a jazzy groove on 90.3 FM Espace Musique. When the song ended and the hosts returned to their banter, I...
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LEADING THE WAY: Understanding the World of Wayfinding
WHAT: Leading the Way: Understanding the World of Wayfinding WHEN: Monday, May 5th, 6:30-9:00pm WHERE: Eaton Lecture Theatre (RCC204), Ryerson University...
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Brampton’s light rail blues
As we continue to debate the merits of subways and light rail here in Toronto, it’s worth noting that across southern Ontario, there’s...
By Sean Marshall -
LORINC: Chow dithers on downtown relief line
On his radio show last week, The Grid’s Ed Keenan asked Olivia Chow to clarify her position on the [insert euphemism here] Relief Line. Her answer: “I...
By John Lorinc -
Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Friday
POLITICS Rob Ford: ‘Your block is dead,’ Lisi threatens Dixon neighbourhood over crack video, wiretap says [Toronto Star] Extra, Extra: Project Brazen 2...
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Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Thursday
ROB FORD YouTube video mocks Rob Ford’s crack cocaine excuses [Toronto Star] Gasps in council as Rob Ford votes against Nelson Mandela...
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Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Wednesday
MAYORAL RACE Jim Karygiannis, Liberal MP and noted party organizer, quitting federal politics to make run for Scarborough-Agincourt municipal...
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Toronto’s greatest second baseman ever (isn’t who you think it is)
When you ask Google who the greatest second baseman of all-time was, a few names pop up. Rogers Hornsby is a popular pick, a star for the St. Louis...
By Adam Bunch
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered