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Edward Burtynsky’s Oil
Edward Burtynsky is a well known photographer of the built landscape. In his exhibition, Oil, which opened April 9th and runs until July 3 at the Royal...
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Thursday’s headlines
TRASH COLLECTION • Council’s left says garbage privatization will have to be trashed [The Sun] • Left-wing councillors get their hands dirty by...
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World Wide Wednesday: Prague’s Farmers’ Market, Tel Aviv Bike Lanes
Each week we will be focusing on blogs from around the world dealing specifically with urban environments. We’ll be on the lookout for websites outside...
By Hilary Best -
Wednesday’s headlines
GARBAGE COLLECTION • Toronto votes to contract out garbage pickup [The Star] • Ford’s plan to privatize garbage collection passes – with...
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The Fort York Bridge: how I learned to stop worrying and love that Toronto sucks
This is a stupid old story that we’re all bored with, but you know when people mumble “Toronto sucks” or “Toronto isn’t...
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Toronto Urban Bees
The Toronto Beekeepers Cooperative is abuzz with excitement with their recent win at the Green Toronto’s Environmental Awards of Excellence in the Local...
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The Walkability Slideshow, and the database of self-guided walking tours
In conjunction with this year’s Jane’s Walk, Urbanspace Gallery at 401 Richmond is displaying a “Walkability Slide Show” — a...
By Dylan Reid -
Tuesday’s headlines
CASA LOMA • City wants Casa Loma [The Sun] • Sir Henry Pellatt, Casa Loma’s big dreamer [The Star] • Kiwanis Club gives up operation of Casa Loma [Globe...
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STREET SCENE: Going
Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Headspace: The Fort York Pedestrian Cycle Bridge
This regular online series will feature interviews with fascinating and influential urban thinkers, with a focus on discussing how Toronto can become a...
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LORINC: No time for scapegoats
Late last week, word went ricocheting around progressive circles that Mayor Rob Ford’s office had leaned heavily on city clerk Ulli Watkiss not to appeal...
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Monday’s headlines
CAMPAIGN FINANCES • Political panel: Mixed signals on campaign expenses [National Post] • Full audit of Ford’s campaign expenses ordered [Globe &...
By Katia Snukal
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered