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Out on his Ashton; Heaps gets promoted
Mayor David Miller asked for and received Councillor Brian Ashton’s resignation from City Council’s Executive Committee on Tuesday, as...
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Yonge’s Unofficial Caribana Parade Tonight
Once a year Detroiters of a certain age get excited to drive, or watch, the Woodward Dream Cruise reenacting and reliving their glorious 1950s and 60s...
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Lobbyist Registrar should resign
Yesterday, the National Post ran a long overdue story on the lobbyist registry — or what’s left of the registry, anyways. Unfortunately, the...
By Adam Chaleff-Freudenthaler -
Why progressive politicians are fulfilling the Common Sense Revolution
I’ve had many discussions with friends over the last two or three years about the long-term ramifications of Mike Harris’ Common Sense...
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Dale Duncan at City Hall: August 3rd, 2007
Won’t somebody think of the rich? If there’s one thing Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby’s constituents can count on, it’s that...
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Friday’s headlines
• Don’t feed the parking metres on Monday [ Globe and Mail ] • A good weekend to leave the car behind [ Toronto Star ] • Aging...
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Facebook Friday: Welcome to the neighbourhood
As the name suggests, every Friday Spacing profiles Facebook groups that are using the social network to articulate their experiences and share...
By Sarah Magwood -
Thursday’s Headlines
• Queen W. condo plan a fine mess [ Toronto Star ] • A broadside from 905 [ Toronto Star ] • Tory urges council to seek audit before...
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OMB’s ruling called into question
Cross-posted from Eye Daily Think the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) makes bad decisions? A ruling made at Divisional Court released last Friday confirmed...
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Wednesday’s Headlines
• It’s time to drop the gloves and fight back [ Toronto Star ] • Group vows to squeeze cash from Queen’s Park [ National Post ...
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Tree Tuesday: A mature elm is hard to find
Every Tuesday, Todd Irvine of Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) will post a stop from the Toronto Tree Tours, a collaborative project...
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Tuesday’s Headlines
• Balls – and tempers – are flying at two fields [ Toronto Star ] • We need an Olympic-sized saviour [ Toronto Star ] • Police...
By Julie Yamin
Canadian Urbanism Uncovered