Spacing Toronto

LORINC: Greenwashing by any other name

I normally have a lot of time for the Toronto Environmental Alliance, but the heat this week must have wiped out the organization’s institutional memory...

By John Lorinc

Features

Next Stop King Eddy 1921

“Next Stop King Eddy 1921” King Street look east from Yonge Street. 1921-2009 Before and After will appear each Friday showcasing mixed Then...

By Alden Cudanin

Curiosities

New TTC station maps: Third time not the charm

Back in September of 2009, I reported on the new station vicinity maps that were appearing throughout the TTC subway system. These new maps were intended...

By Sean Marshall

Headlines

Friday’s Headlines

Mayoral Race • Hume: Rob Ford, don’t you know that fears are not enough? [ Toronto Star ] • Environmental report card says Pantalone best, Ford...

By Nicole McIsaac

Features

STREET SCENE: Fire on Dundas West

Very hot times – inspired by Joe’ Smiley’s photo. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.

By Jerry Waese

Headlines

Thursday’s Headlines

G20 Aftermath • G20 fence costs $9.4 M, nearly double original estimate [ Toronto Star ] • Council commends ‘outstanding’ police G20 work ...

By Nicole McIsaac

Events

Come to Spacing’s release party tonight!

WHAT: release party for 18th issue of Spacing WHEN: Tonight, doors open at 7:30pm WHERE: El Mocambo (464 Spadina Ave. at College Street) HOW MUCH: $10...

By Spacing

Bikes

SUMMER SHORTS 011: Cyclist Bikelist

CHECK OUT TODAY’S SUMMER SHORTS ON SPACING RADIO Lights? Check. Pumped tires? Check. Helmet? Check. Okay, so many of us don’t need to...

By Spacing

Features

World Wide Wednesday: Free buses, green roofs, and flying cars

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...

By Katia Snukal

Headlines

Wednesday’s Headlines

Blackout • Power outage not due to heat wave [ Toronto Star ] • Ontario’s aging grid puts province at more risk of blackouts [ Globe & Mail ] �...

By Nicole McIsaac

Transit

IDEAS FOR TORONTO: Personal Rapid Transit

Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is one of those futuristic modes of transit that has never left the public’s imagination. At its core, PRT has always been...

By Adrian Lightstone

Headlines

Tuesday’s Headlines

Blackout • David Miller responds to man’s tweets for help [ Toronto Star ] • Toronto’s baby blackout [ Toronto Star ] • Tales from a baby...

By Nicole McIsaac