A case for road tolls
By Tim Grant
Why is the idea of charging drivers for the use of roads something that provincial politicians steadfastly avoid?
By Tim Grant
Why is the idea of charging drivers for the use of roads something that provincial politicians steadfastly avoid?
Kensington Health chief executive officer Bill O’Neill, Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina) and members of the Harbord Village Residents’ Association celebrated the opening of Doctors Parkette on October 14 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Formerly Brunswick-College Parkette, the space has been redeveloped from a pokey park into something bright, modern, and functional.
Marco Cupido and Gary Bloch help their children cut the ribbon to mark the official reopening of Margaret Fairley Park, also on October 14.
They were joined by Joe Cressy (Ward 20, Trinity-Spadina), and Harbord Village Residents’ Association chairs past and present, Gail Misra, Gus Sinclair, and Tim Grant.
By Marielle Torrefranca
When Maureen Gustafson was searching for a place to live near the University of Toronto, she quickly hit a wall.
By Geremy Bordonaro
Could Toronto’s network of laneways be integrated into the city’s cycling infrastructure? A recently launched study may answer that question.
Sponsored by the Laneway Project, Laneways as Bikeways explores whether laneways could be converted into bikes lanes.
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This year’s Harbord Village Fall Fair will take place at Margaret Fairley Park on Sept. 10 from noon to 6 p.m. The block-busting party, say the organizers, will include live music, games for children, and a feast of food. There will also be a silent auction, as well as a selection of beer and wine. It’s hosted by the Harbord Village Residents’ Association, which is still looking for volunteers.
I love a good history lesson.
The University of Toronto plans to appeal Toronto City Council’s March 9 decision to designate 698 Spadina Ave. as a heritage site. The university intended to demolish the building and build a 23-storey student residence on the site.
By Brian Burchell
With affordable housing at a premium in Toronto, two councillors are proposing to open up the city’s 2,400 laneways to infill development.
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By Geremy Bordonaro
Rapid population growth and the proliferation of night clubs within the ever-expanding Entertainment District appear to have led to an increase in crime last year in 14 Division, but that trend has not migrated to the Annex.