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Friday’s headlines
PROPANE FIRE Politics • Councillor Augimeri booed at meeting [ Toronto Star ] • Councillor apologizes for outburst [ National Post ] &bull...
By Monika Warzecha -
Malta observed: Paceville and the End of Europe
Spacing Associate Editor Shawn Micallef is in his ancestral homeland of Malta and guest blogging on the Wired Malta blog this weekend and will be...
By Shawn Micallef -
The rise of scooters and e-bikes in Toronto
Over the past few months you may have noticed a change on Toronto’s streets — an evident shift from traditional cars towards much smaller gas...
By Matthew Hague -
Neighbourhoods of Canada, unite!
Cross-posted from Spacing Montreal Not too long ago I picked up a copy of an interesting little zine, Savfaire, from the counter of a Mile End boutique...
By Christopher DeWolf -
Events Guide: theatre festival, art show, urban design exhibition, and more…
WHAT: Fringe of Toronto Theatre Festival WHEN: On until July 13 WHERE: At various locations across the city Toronto’s largest theatre festival will...
By Patricia Simoes -
Frenemies: Not Just for The Hills Anymore
Ah, passive-aggression. It’s the preferred conflict style of many an introverted arty type, myself admittedly included. Despite being a fan of the...
By Leah Sandals -
Heritage Toronto walking tours this weekend: The Queen’s Park Stroll, and the University of Toronto – Downtown Campus
This weekend’s Heritage Toronto walking tours are a great way to get out and explore the city (free + no reservations required): The Queen’s...
By Matthew Hague -
Events Guide: tree tour, stuff swap, outdoor theatre, and more…
WHAT: Rouge Park Tree TourWHEN: June 21, 10:30 am – 1:30 pmWHERE: Pearce House (1749 Meadowvale Rd.) On this tour, Jim Robb, dedicated visionary and...
By Patricia Simoes -
Recent writing: Goats and Glen Murray
ED: Other than a general sense of making Toronto and area interesting, the following articles have nothing in common other than the byline. In...
By Shawn Micallef -
Events Guide: streetscapes, walk, public forum, and more…
WHAT: Streetscape at Regent Park ‘Living Space’WHEN: June 13 – 15WHERE: Regent Park Drawing from partnerships in the local the...
By Patricia Simoes -
Road Trip: A morning jog in Fredericton
Early in the morning after I arrived in Fredericton I got up and decided to explore a little bit of the city by going for a jog. Because of the conversion...
By Matthew Hague -
Road Trip: An afternoon walk in Quebec City
Arriving in Quebec City in the middle of the afternoon, my second stop on my way to Fredericton, I was immersed in the city’s history before I even...
By Matthew Hague