City moves to narrow car lanes on Spadina Road By Temi Dada Following an active campaign led by Sandra Shaul and other members of the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA), the City of Toronto is moving to give pedestrians a little more space (and safety) on Spadina Road. “I’m not a downtown elitist who hates cars. […]

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The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) recently announced that construction would be delayed one year at Dupont Station due to difficulties with the third-party contractor in charge of the project. Elevators are being installed at the Dupont Street and Spadina Road station, which has led to regular traffic delays at the intersection. “It is another issue […]

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The Harbord Collegiate Institute varsity baseball team will have to make do without its star catcher when it resumes play in the fall. Tillie Burlock, 15, their starting catcher, who helped lead the team to a Tier 2 championship, has moved on to Silverthorn Collegiate Institute, where she’ll participate in the Toronto District School Board’s […]

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Doug Ford announced his intention to cut Toronto City Council from 47 to 25 members last month. Coming when the municipal election had already begun, without notice or consultation, this move is a threat to our right to be represented equitably and effectively. While this bombshell seems to have taken everyone by surprise, it’s certainly […]

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Building a more livable and caring city By Joe Cressy It’s been four years since I was first elected to represent Trinity-Spadina on Toronto City Council. It has been both an exhilarating and, at times, exhausting experience. I’ve loved every minute of it. Our ward is a truly diverse and vibrant collection of neighbourhoods: the […]

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Replace those trees lost to weather and politics Thanks to Premier Doug Ford, gas will be cheaper and our lungs fuller of it than ever since there will be no incentives to buy an electric vehicle. Thanks to this Neanderthal, we are now back to debating whether or not science is a thing. Thanks to […]

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Fascinating films, family fun, and fabulous festivals By Heather Kelly For the family Open Streets TO, the recreational program that opens our streets to people, returns August 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bloor and Yonge streets. These active living events are a great way to enjoy walking, cycling, rollerblading, and dancing in […]

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Lengthy losing streak dulls early season momentum By R.S. Konjek July was the cruellest month for Toronto baseball fans. Over at the dome, the major league Blue Jays drifted out of contention, waved the white flag and traded away all-star pitcher J.A. Happ. At Christie Pits, the Maple Leafs plunged into a protracted slump. After […]

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  READ MORE ON CYCLING: NEWS: Shock, sadness at cyclist’s death (July 2018) EDITORIAL: City staff ignore bike lanes (July 2018) NEWS: Bike lanes (March 2018) CHATTER: Cyclists prey for open doors (Dec. 2017) NEWS (Nov. 2017): Pilot project becomes permanent NEWS: Here to stay? (Oct. 2017) FORUM: A magical new supply of parking spots (October […]

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Tragedy results in memorial ride, call for greater safety By Temi Dada Cyclists gathered on June 20 at 6.30 p.m. to honour Dalia Chako with one final ride. Among the mourners at the ghost ride were family and friends of Chako, who was killed by a truck at Bloor and St. George streets on June […]

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Annual general meeting includes Mirvish Village update By Ahmed-Zaki Hagar Future development and maintaining community green spaces were the main topics at a well-attended annual general meeting of the Palmerston Area Residents’ Association (PARA) on May 15. Kristina Reinders, a senior urban designer with the City of Toronto, spoke about the TOcore initiative, focusing on […]

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