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The 10 best Rob Ford-related parodies
At the root of it, the Rob Ford scandal is no joke. Illicit drugs, police investigations, and extortion are all serious matters. But the whirlwind of...
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LORINC: Rise up, Toronto Nation
I am leaving for a long-planned three-week trip later today. As on the eve of all such journeys abroad, I am filled with anticipation about visiting...
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Regent Park Placemakers: Life after relocation
Trevlyn Kennedy travels to Regent Park almost every day. Regent Park is where she met her mentor, Kenneth Slater, a highly respected youth worker and...
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The stories behind 10 Spacing covers
A series of posts from Spacing’s editors and contributors celebrating a decade of the magazine Whenever I present Spacing to a new reader for the...
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LORINC: From the Big Move to the Big Stall
Let me say this up front: I have enormous respect for Anne Golden and Paul Bedford. They both understand cities, and have progressive visions of what this...
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Spacing anniversary party portraits by Rannie Turingan
Rannie Turingan has been a long-time contributor to Spacing as well as being a staple at our release parties. At our 10th anniversary he set-up a photo...
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Torontopia now open every day until Dec. 23rd!
WHAT: Torontopia: Spacing-Coach House Books pop-up shop WHERE: northwest corner of Richmond & Portland (Queen & Bathurst area) WHEN: Open until...
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Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Thursday
POLITICS Norm Kelly’s approval rating higher than Mayor Ford [Toronto Sun] New poll shows Rob Ford having tough time winning next election [Toronto...
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Toronto’s Urbanism Headlines: Wednesday
ROB FORD Mayor Rob Ford stands by allegations made against reporter [Globe & Mail] Rob Ford’s approval rating holding steady: Forum...
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FoodShare’s new food trucks aim to give grocery stores food for thought
In the early 90s, when FoodShare first thought up the idea of bringing markets on wheels — food trucks filled with fresh, affordable produce for sale — to...
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Come to our 10th anniversary party tonight!
WHAT: Spacing’s 10th anniversary party & 30th edition release party WHEN: Tuesday, December 10th, 7:30pm-1:00am WHERE: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen West...
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Toronto in 1851 — a snapshot of the booming city at the dawn of a new age
In 1851, the year this painting was painted, Toronto was beginning to boom. It had been less than 60 years since the first British soldiers showed up to...
By Adam Bunch
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered