Politics
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LORINC: Here come the transit saviours?
Look, over yonder: it’s a band of conservatives, in their blue hats, galloping across the horizon to save… Transit City? What’s with that? In a Friday...
By John Lorinc -
City Hall set to erect new “KEEP OUT” sign
Dave Meslin leading City Idol contestants on a tour of City Hall’s second floor in May 2006. Photo by HiMY SYeD. An A+ way to sheepishly admit...
By Jonathan Goldsbie -
EVENT: Save Transit City Coalition launch tonight
WHEN: 6-7:30PM, April 21, 2010 (tonight!) WHERE: Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W. INFO: See Facebook event page or visit...
By Spacing -
LORINC: Interrupting This Announcement
When news broke last week of David Miller’s unprecedented move to take his Transit City funding fight to the TTC’s tinny public address...
By John Lorinc -
An open letter to candidates about complete streets
Dear candidates, The individuals who have signed this letter met recently to discuss the theme of transportation in our city. We are a diverse group of...
By Spacing -
Bike fees: Misinformed, misguided and a step backwards for Toronto
From today’s Toronto Star: Giorgio Mammoliti boldly announced Wednesday that if elected mayor, he would introduce a $20-$30 registration fee for bikes...
By Dave Meslin -
JOHN LORINC: Subway Sarah’s Tunnel Vision
Mayoral candidate Sarah Thomson wants me to write about her campaign, so here goes: Let’s start with a fact check of her plan to...
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LORINC: Help wanted
At last week’s Spacing launch, one left-leaning councilor laid out the bare bones of Joe Pantalone’s campaign strategy: the veteran, this...
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A Kensington Lefty in King Rob Ford’s Court
Rob Ford’s climactic parade into the hall. As soon as I entered the Toronto Congress Centre, my friends pulled me into the lineup they were standing...
By Jonathan Goldsbie -
Ballots & Bus Drivers: April is Town Hall Month
Despite recent media reports, I’d like to say that I’m having a good week. In fact, I haven’t been this excited about local politics in...
By Dave Meslin -
“Admiral Adam” launches Amphibious City
Sneek peak of new TTC BRT vehicle. (Co-written with Steve Munro and cross-posted on his blog) Spacing exclusive – we have learned that the Toronto...
By Sean Marshall -
LORINC: All revved up, no place to go
Okay, so now what? Much has been said about the folly of the McGuinty government’s decision to slash (delay?) $4 billion of funding to Transit City...
By John Lorinc