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French fun with protests
The French are renowned or notorious, depending on one’s point of view, for their public protests, getting huge numbers of people out on the street...
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EVENT: Town Hall on Reining in the Billboard Industry, May 5
What would you say if I told you that Toronto could adopt some of the toughest rules for billboards in Canada, then put a charge on all of the remaining...
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OneBook: Sexy Toronto?
Editors Note: Spacing is pleased to be participating in the Toronto Public Library’s One Book program again this year. This month the library hopes...
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Amsterdam’s airport connections
AMSTERDAM – Though I’ve now been through Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport a few times, I only just recently noticed this sign. As...
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Watch NFB: Impressions of Expo 67
Editor: Spacing has partnered with the National Film Board of Canada to showcase films from their new online screening room. Matt Forsythe of the NFB is...
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Zone: Paris’ former grey area beltway
Editor’s note: when we announced our “Grey Spaces” issue, now available at a fine book or magazine shop near you, Spacing contributor...
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Friday’s Headlines
• The politics of trees in Toronto [ National Post ] • Flap over street name zipped up – for now [ Globe & Mail ] • Who knew...
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Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: North Rosedale and West Toronto Junction
Hidden Treasures in North Rosedale — SATURDAY, MAY 2 — 1:30 PM Discover the story-filled history of North Rosedale, a secluded residential...
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City Clerk official live blog of City Council meeting
The city clerk is publishing a live blog of the decisions and votes of City Council’s current meeting. It’s remarkably useful — you can...
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Al Purdy Memorial
The “Alfred Purdy Memorial” was created by Edwin and Veronica Dam de Nogales, and is located at the North-East corner of Queen’s Park...
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Event Guide: Jane’s Walk – “You’ve got to get out and walk”
This weekend, everyone should be out walking. The annual Jane’s Walk takes place this Saturday and Sunday (May 2 and 3), and there are over 100...
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Shops at Don Mills: The Newest Grey Space
Last week, the new Shops at Don Mills opened at Lawrence Avenue and Don Mills Road, in the heart of the pioneering 1950s suburb developed by EP Taylor.The...
By Sean Marshall
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered