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The infamous, bloody 1817 duel at the corner of Yonge & College
In 1781, William Jarvis got shot. They say it’s probably the best thing that ever happened to him. Before that he was just an ordinary soldier...
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Help start a new walking advocacy group for Toronto
Does Toronto need a citizen’s advocacy group for walking? An ever-increasing number of people walk in Toronto, for commuting or for pleasure —...
By Dylan Reid -
Tuesday’s headlines
CITY COUNCIL • Frank Di Giorgio says if chosen budget chief, he’d stick to the big picture [Toronto Star] • Giorgio Mammoliti faces legal action over...
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EVENT: Rethinking Ontario Place
In December of last year, a group of 40 architects, designers, planners, and other creative types got together to imagine the future of Ontario Place. The...
By Dale Duncan -
The legacy of Michael Hough
“I believe in the necessity of cities as sentinels of global-regional change, and the need to characterize them as urban landscapes. Ecology is...
By Dale Duncan -
Monday’s headlines
ROB FORD • Mayor Rob Ford exceeded election spending limit, audit suggests [Toronto Star] • Posted Toronto Political Panel: Good grief, it costs a...
By Amber Daugherty -
STREET SCENE: Alone on Cumberland
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Urban Planet: New York street artists team up with ballet company
Street artists Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller have been putting up public art – often colourful urban themed collages – all over Brooklyn...
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Friday’s Headlines
CASINO MGM, Cadillac Fairview partner in GTA casino resort bid [Toronto Sun] Cadillac Fairview hooks up with MGM to design new entertainment resort for...
By Julie Fish -
Learning the City exhibit opens Monday
A new exhibit is focusing on the importance of involving children in the city-building and planning process. “I think it’s important to let kids...
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Thursday’s headlines
WARM WEATHER Cyclists take their ‘coldest day of the year’ ride on record-warm Jan. 30 [Toronto Star] Warmer temperatures would be a benefit, not a...
By Mairin Piccinin -
IN THE ISSUE: Artist creates flags for Toronto’s main streets
While Toronto is often called the “city of neighbourhoods,” there is very little visual material that celebrate these areas (outside of customized street...
By Matthew Blackett
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered