What does the emergence of Marie Kondo mean? By Terri Chu Few celebrities have given me hope about the fate of the planet quite like Marie Kondo has. We literally created a mega celebrity out of a woman who teaches you how to throw stuff away. Did coffee just come out your nose? Stop to […]
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GREENINGS: Confronting consumption (Spring 2019)
April 23rd, 2019 · Comments Off on GREENINGS: Confronting consumption (Spring 2019)
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FORUM: With people-power there is hope (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on FORUM: With people-power there is hope (Winter 2019)
MPP Bell sees glass half-full in year ahead By Jessica Bell A new year is an opportunity to renew and recommit to making a difference. Here are three resolutions to help spur positive social change in 2019. Embrace Hope. The year 2018 was a hard one.The rise of right wing populist Doug Ford has damaged […]
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FORUM: The trustee and the tyrant (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on FORUM: The trustee and the tyrant (Winter 2019)
Moise opposes the “hack and slash system of anything goes” of Premier Ford TDSB Trustee Chris Moise talks about local politics, keeping schools progressive, and fighting Premier Doug Ford in court (and winning). By Chris Moise When I first ran for Toronto District School Board (TDSB) Trustee in 2016, I did it because I wanted […]
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (December 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (December 2018)
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FORUM: Moving forward in the new reality (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Moving forward in the new reality (Dec. 2018)
Our opportunity to reshape local democracy By Mike Layton Let me first take a moment to thank the residents of University-Rosedale who have put their trust and faith in me with their vote. I also want to thank the other candidates for bringing their ideas and issues forward during the campaign. Congratulations also go to […]
GREENINGS: Preventing chaos, mass starvation (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on GREENINGS: Preventing chaos, mass starvation (Dec. 2018)
We need a ministry of adaptation I live in the city, have given up driving and most of my hobbies that produce a lot of greenhouse gas emissions, so I’m thrilled that the new carbon tax is finally getting implemented. I have huge respect for Catherine McKenna, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Her […]
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (City Election 2018)
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FORUM: Take back Toronto on the 22nd (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Take back Toronto on the 22nd (City Election 2018)
Vote progressive on election day By Jessica Bell Doug Ford has hurt Toronto. Ford slashed Toronto’s wards from 47 to 25 in the middle of an election, and threatened to suspend our Charter rights and freedoms by invoking the notwithstanding clause for the first time in Ontario’s history. Why did Ford trample on Toronto? Because […]
GREENINGS: Municipalities should flex their green muscles (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on GREENINGS: Municipalities should flex their green muscles (City Election 2018)
Time to stop subsidizing cost of garbage By Terri Chu “I’ve got more freezer packs for you,” my friend said as she handed me a gigantic bag. She recently started using those meal delivery services where they pack and portion ingredients for you, include a recipe card, and you cook it when you’re ready to […]
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · 1 Comment
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FORUM: Build the grid, build the vision (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Build the grid, build the vision (October 2018)
City council should catch up on traffic safety By Liz Sutherland Do you remember the day you first rode the protected Bloor bike lanes? For me, it was a hot day in late August — almost exactly two years ago — and I had my dog Sadie in the bike trailer. Coming from Bloordale, I […]
FORUM: Changing times and travel modes (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on FORUM: Changing times and travel modes (October 2018)
Councillors should ask new questions By Albert Koehl Is City Hall’s preoccupation with facilitating the movement of cars now just a bad habit that can no longer be rationalized in light of actual travel modes by residents? According to the numbers, among other reasons: yes. [pullquote]Dominance of the car in public debates masks the diminishing role of the […]