Bell fears the worst is yet to come By Jessica Bell COVID-19 has changed our world. Many of us are anxiously living in private, reading our screens, and feeling helpless. At the same time, the essential workers among us are working overtime to keep us fed and safe. They are our farmers, our scientists, our […]
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FORUM: Pandemic brings out the best in humanity (Apr. 2020)
May 1st, 2020 · 3 Comments
FORUM: We need to do our part (Mar. 2020)
March 24th, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: We need to do our part (Mar. 2020)
Listen to public health officials, cancel play-dates, work from home By Jessica Bell We are in a new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting our country, our city, and our community. While our healthcare workers, public health staff, and others – including pharmacists, grocery store workers, and TTC staff – are working around the clock […]
FORUM: Safer streets for bikes and pedestrians (Mar. 2020)
March 24th, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Safer streets for bikes and pedestrians (Mar. 2020)
Redesigning the roads with necessary rules By Mike Layton There are changes coming to local road infrastructure that will be a big step towards improving safety for all road users in our neighbourhoods. These changes will bring a new bike lane on Brunswick to just south of the Annex, connecting to a larger cycling route […]
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Feb. 2020)
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EDITORIAL: Fictions, falsehoods and a crisis in leadership (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Fictions, falsehoods and a crisis in leadership (Feb. 2020)
On February 21, members of all four Ontario Teacher’s Unions walked off the job leaving 2 million students out of school and leaving parents scrambling for childcare. Meanwhile, the Ontario government has been trying to sell citizens a story about striking teachers: that they are fat cats led by union boss “thugs” looking to gouge […]
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FORUM: Budget challenges at City Hall (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Budget challenges at City Hall (Feb. 2020)
Not all priorities can be met by property tax base By Mike Layton It is with great pride that I have the privilege of serving on the City of Toronto’s Budget Committee, which allows me the opportunity to help shape the direction of services over the coming year. Simply put, the annual budget is a […]
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FORUM: Catastrophic climate change is here. How do we respond? (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Catastrophic climate change is here. How do we respond? (Feb. 2020)
Australia is the canary, we must act now By Jessica Bell Australia is my original home, and it is experiencing a climate catastrophe. Armageddon fires are still burning up the country. Half a billion animals are dead. Towns have been destroyed. Billions are needed for rebuilding. The fires in Australia are the latest dark sign […]
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GREENINGS: Short-term gains lead to long-term losses (Feb. 2020)
February 27th, 2020 · Comments Off on GREENINGS: Short-term gains lead to long-term losses (Feb. 2020)
Province has no business case for reckless cuts By Terri Chu Last year, Premier Ford and friends dropped $231 million of “taxpayer” money on killing wind energy projects. It’s one thing to not build any more but spending money to cancel projects? That’s next level “respecting” taxpayer money (as he likes to say). What this […]
FORUM: University-Rosedale has a housing affordability crisis (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: University-Rosedale has a housing affordability crisis (Jan. 2020)
Ford forgets “affordable” in his housing plans By Jessica Bell Leonard is 72, lives at 103 Avenue Rd., and is the latest victim of Toronto’s affordable housing crisis. Here’s Leonard’s problem: he lives on $1,600 a month from his pension, and $1,500 of that is spent on rent. He has $100 a month to spend […]
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (Jan. 2020)
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EDITORIAL: Bat crazy (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Bat crazy (Jan. 2020)
The government that decimated the Endangered Species Act is now in the business of protecting bats. At least that’s what Ontario’s Minister of Environment, Jeff Yurek, claimed when he revoked the approval of the Nation Rise wind farm project on December 4. As costs pile up, so do the false premises that come with the […]
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FORUM: Build a more livable city, together (Jan. 2020)
January 31st, 2020 · Comments Off on FORUM: Build a more livable city, together (Jan. 2020)
Bike lanes, affordable housing, parkettes, and road safety By Mike Layton I want to begin by wishing everyone a happy 2020 and a wonderful start to the new year. I am renewed in my commitment to working closely with you all to build a more livable and equitable city, and I want to thank the […]