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Are we there yet? Ontario’s highway destination signs
On a long, lonely drive, highway destination signs are a welcome friend. They assure us that as we press on, we are working towards a goal and that we...
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STREET SCENE: Kensington Rooflets in the Snow
An iconic Toronto view. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Tuesday’s headlines
CITY HALL • Mayor Miller won’t comment on lawsuit [ Toronto Sun ] • Citizens challenge councillor payments [ Toronto Star ] TTC • TTC gives up...
By Katia Snukal -
The TTC and Toronto’s anti-idling bylaw
Spacing recently received complaints of TTC vehicles idling for long periods of time in the bus loop of Wellesley station. Most irksome about the incident...
By Marcus Bowman -
JOHN LORINC: Five white guys in suits
The all-male city council of Toronto, 1952 Except for Mel Lastman’s essentially uncontested re-election in 2000 (with all due respect to Tooker...
By John Lorinc -
Monday’s headlines
MAYORAL RACE • Asset sales tempt mayoral candidates [ National Post ] • Liberal delegates canvass for candidate Glen Murray [ Toronto Star ] â€...
By Katia Snukal -
STREET SCENE: 505
graceful and on track. Street Scene will appear each week showcasing the illustrations of local artist Jerry Waese.
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Spacing Saturday
Spacing Saturday is a new feature that highlights posts from across Spacing’s blog network in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and the Atlantic region...
By Katia Snukal -
A new view on Toronto from atop RBC Dexia
Last week Spacing received word that there was a unique chance for a beautiful view of the city available from the top of the new RBC Dexia tower at...
By Marcus Bowman -
Environmental Assessment: An EA primer
By popular demand, Spacing presents a print-out, fold-up, all-purpose guide to Environmental Assessments in Ontario. What is an Environmental Assessment...
By Hilary Best -
Friday’s headlines
MAYORAL RACE • Mega-fundraiser boosts Smitherman mayoral bid [ Toronto Star ] • Ralph Lean backs Smitherman [ Globe & Mail ] • Smitherman snags lead...
By Katia Snukal -
Fire at Honest Ed’s (Honest Ed’s OK)
A little after midnight we were walking south on Bathurst, rounded the Bloor Pizza Pizza corner and saw a glow from the window of Honest Ed’s. My...
By Shawn Micallef
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered