Budget process reveals Toronto’s financial house not in order
By Dianne Saxe
The first month of the new year has been an eventful one at city hall. I am pleased to report that two crucial issues have successfully moved forward.
FORUM: Bike lanes made permanent, more warming centres open (Feb. 2023)
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FORUM: Toronto’s budget built on a false premise (Feb. 2023)
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Where is Ford in Toronto’s time of need?
By Jessica Bell
The first official Toronto budget under the new strong mayor reign has revealed an unpleasant truth. This is a fantasy budget built on a house of cards. Even with a seven per cent planned property tax hike, the federal and provincial governments need to hand over $1.4 billion to the city for the budget to balance in 2023. And even if they say yes to Toronto’s official funding request, the city will still cut services.
Tags: Annex · Columns · Opinion
GREENINGS: Our trees are in crisis (Feb. 2023)
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ARA to resurvey all the trees in the Annex
By Terri Chu
There’s a lot to love about the Annex: cultural vibrancy, a wide variety of local independent businesses, walkability and trees.
Can you imagine this place without the big, beautiful maples? The streets would feel empty and dystopian.
FROM THE ARCHIVES (Feb. 2023)
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ON THE COVER: New mural in the Annex (Jan. 2023)
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BIA sponsors art on frequently tagged space
By Hailey Alexander
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NEWS: Women’s shinny takes off at Christie Pits (Jan. 2023)
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Popularity has grown immensely
By Fox Oliver
NEWS: Awards recognize volunteers (Jan. 2023)
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MPP Bell lauds community achievers in University-Rosedale
By Fox Oliver
FOCUS: Bloor Street BIA parkettes win prestigious design award
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Architectural association praises conversion of asphalt lots to “dynamic green public amenities”
By Hailey Alexander
EDITORIAL: We care Mr. Tory (Jan. 2023)
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In 2018, and during our last municipal election, Doug Ford’s Conservatives slashed the size of city council in half to 26. This created outsized wards that are too big to manage and a population that feels disconnected from elected representatives. Burned out councillors are also a symptom, and we’ve seen a few—Joe Cressy and Mike Layton, for example, just walked away. Voter turnout is down to 30 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots, and the province under Doug Ford continues to further erode the power and relevance of local government in Ontario.
Tags: Annex · Editorial · Opinion
FORUM: His villainy was his lack of transparency (Jan. 2023)
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Our just “trust me” mayor has betrayed democracy
By Sue Dexter
“What I can’t support is change being rammed down our throats without a single second of public consultation.” John Tory after the province slashes council in half, 2018.
“Trust me.” John Tory on receiving unprecedented minority rule powers, after no public consultation, 2022.
FORUM: Turbulent time to take a seat (Jan. 2023)
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Governance, climate, and road safety goals emerge as priorities
By Dianne Saxe
Thank you all for selecting me as your city councillor. I would like to thank the Gleaner for inviting me to regularly update residents on what is happening in Ward 11 and at city council.
FORUM: Toronto has a homelessness crisis (Jan. 2023)
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Governments must come together to address it
By Jessica Bell
On Dec. 8, I stood with Reverend Maggie Helwig, Bishop Andrew Asbil of the Archdiocese of Toronto, and over 100 local residents to observe the installation of a cage around the Panhandler Jesus statue outside the Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields on College St.
FROM THE ARCHIVES (Jan. 2023)
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