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.
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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)
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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
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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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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (City Election 2018)
October 17th, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (City Election 2018)
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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)
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EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (Aug./Sept. 2018)
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GREENINGS: Urban under-representation (Aug./Sept. 2018)
September 11th, 2018 · Comments Off on GREENINGS: Urban under-representation (Aug./Sept. 2018)
Giving the suburbs a leg up at the expense of progress
Premier Ford wants to do Toronto a favour by slashing the size of council, and only Toronto seems to be targeted. Our ward of University-Rosedale, population 98,600, is now represented by a single councillor. To put this into perspective, Grey County, population 93,000, has 19 representatives to make decisions about roads, sewers, zoning, and all the other services that are vital to day-to-day living.
GRADING OUR GREENSPACE: The best and worst of local parks (Summer 2018)
August 12th, 2018 · Comments Off on GRADING OUR GREENSPACE: The best and worst of local parks (Summer 2018)
Brunswick-College Parkette has received an upgrade and a new name, Doctors’ Parkette. A well-maintained and tidy spot, it’s great place to catch a breather in the midst of the busy city. AHMED-ZAKI HAGAR/GLEANER NEWS
GREENINGS: Choosing the lesser evil (Election Special 2018)
May 29th, 2018 · 3 Comments
Assessing the parties through an environmental lens
At the risk of sounding like a single-issue voter, it will be no surprise to anyone who has read any of my columns that the environment ranks high. There are lots of other issues, such as healthcare, debt, economic growth, but all that is moot as we stare mass extinction in the face. If you think I’m being hyperbolic, you aren’t paying attention. Before his death, Stephen Hawking gave humanity another two centuries before we’re toast. To me, the long-term survival of our species trumps any short-term issue we are facing at the moment, no matter how pressing it might seem.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May 2018)
May 9th, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How Nice (May 2018)
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GREENINGS: Car-free parenting is not rare (Spring 2018)
May 1st, 2018 · 1 Comment
Toronto is busy planning for yesteryear
Mayor John Tory doesn’t think much of me. He doesn’t even acknowledge my existence. In fact, he said there are incredibly few of me.
The “me” in this case is a parent without a car.
EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (March 2018)
March 22nd, 2018 · Comments Off on EDITORIAL CARTOON: How nice (March 2018)
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FORUM: Looking back on 2017 in Ward 20 (Dec. 2017)
December 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on FORUM: Looking back on 2017 in Ward 20 (Dec. 2017)
Ensuring our communities are livable, sustainable, and equitable
By Joe Cressy
It wouldn’t surprise you that we’ve had a busy year together in Ward 20. We’ve made critical strides as we work to build our communities and a city that is more equitable and sustainable for all. We’ve worked hard on the dozens and dozens of development files that populate downtown, creating new green spaces, and building livable communities. And as we look back on another year, we have a lot to be proud of.