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ARTS: Diorama Dramas displayed at photography exhibition (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on ARTS: Diorama Dramas displayed at photography exhibition (May/June 2023)

The light box pictured here in Martha Davis’ garden allows children to discuss difficult subjects with trusted adults. COURTESY MARTHA DAVIS

Since retiring from her career teaching elementary school five years ago, photo artist and independent filmmaker, Martha Davis, has found opportunities to work with children outside the classroom. This May, she joined the Scotiabank Contact Photography Festival with her Diorama Dramas.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May/June 2023)

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EDITORIAL: Ford’s poor planning will hurt us all (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL: Ford’s poor planning will hurt us all (May/June 2023)

Back in 1973, when Ontario Premier Doug Ford was just nine years old, Conservative Premier Bill Davis brought in the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act. This was the foundational legislation for what we now call the Greenbelt—2 million acres of farmland, forest, wetlands and watersheds in southern Ontario. Every premier since then, of every political stripe, has fought to protect that—until now. Premier Doug Ford is bent on tearing the area apart despite whatever promises he made in the last election, and that destruction is justified by a false premise.

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FORUM: Navigating a strong fiscal recovery (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Navigating a strong fiscal recovery (May/June 2023)

Battling inflation and the challenge to create a clean economy

By Chrystia Freeland

Canada has made a remarkable recovery from the COVID recession.

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FORUM: Addressing a housing shortage (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: Addressing a housing shortage (May/June 2023)

Building a greener, safer city

By Dianne Saxe

If you’re anything like me, June means enjoying fine weather with fine people, and I hope that all of you are able to enjoy the summer to its fullest. 

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FORUM: New density is landing where there are few schools (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FORUM: New density is landing where there are few schools (May/June 2023)

Province allowing density but forgetting about education

By Jessica Bell

As an MPP and parent of two children who attend TDSB schools, I am personally and politically concerned about the quality of education University-Rosedale’s 33 schools provide to our children.  

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FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Porch View Dances returns (May/June 2023)

12th annual Seaton Village event runs Aug. 9 to 13 

Choreographed by Karen & Allen Kaeja, dancers Jim and Owen Adams perform during 2018’s iteration of PVD: Real People Dancing. COURTESY 2018_PVD_SV PHOTOGRAPHY

By Hailey Alexander

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ON THE COVER (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on ON THE COVER (April 2023)

University of Toronto Schools (UTS) held their annual Day of Pink anti-bullying celebration on April 12. This is a drone photo of the event held at their recently renovated building facing Huron Street. COURTESY MAXIMILLIAN HUDDLESTON (UTS)

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NEWS: Rally for those facing “demovictions” (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Rally for those facing “demovictions” (April 2023)

145 St. George has become poster child for renters facing eviction

Tenants and protestors rallied on April 1 to voice opposition to their pending evictions due to demolitions. COURTESY VANESSA JUNG

By Carly Penrose

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FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on FOCUS: Saxe: Net-zero is possible (April 2023)

Town hall stresses carbon-emission accountability

By Fox Oliver

On April 20, Dianne Saxe (Ward 11, University-Rosedale) spoke to her constituents about carbon budgets, the expansion of sustainable vehicle fleets, and support for cyclists—her vision for the future of Toronto and what is possible for the city.

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NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on NEWS: Unveiling ceremony in honour of Sam Richardson (April 2023)

Central Tech student competed at 1936 Berlin Olympics

Sam Richardson passes the baton during the men’s 4×100 relay during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. Like Jesse Owens, who became a friend, he proudly represented his nation while facing the institutionalized racism of Nazi Germany. PHOTO COURTESY CENTRAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL ARCHIVES

By Hailey Alexander

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on LETTER TO THE EDITOR (April 2023)

RE: Budget passes in consensus vote, March 2023

Thank you for the complimentary copy which arrived in my mailbox on March 20. I found it an interesting read, but must take exception to the “Forum” column by Dianne Saxe.

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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023)

August 8th, 2023 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (April 2023)

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