City Manager Peter Wallace tried again, in vain, to alert members of city council to the threat posed by hedging the city’s budget against the apparent unrelenting strength of Toronto’s real estate market. The city has enjoyed explosive growth in revenue from the land transfer tax over the last ten years, and projections for next […]
CHATTER: City budget balanced on thin ice (Dec. 2017)
December 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER: City budget balanced on thin ice (Dec. 2017)
CHATTER: Cyclists prey for open doors (Dec. 2017)
December 15th, 2017 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Cyclists prey for open doors (Dec. 2017)
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee (PWIC) of city council has been asked to help reduce the number of “doorings” — when a car door is opened into the path of an oncoming cyclist — in Toronto. Although this falls under the provincial jurisdiction of the Highway Traffic Act, one advocate believes the city needs […]
FORUM: Fairness and cleaner air (Dec. 2017)
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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? Twenty years ago, the then Premier Mike Harris downloaded the costs of maintaining the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway to the City of Toronto. Since that time, […]
CHATTER Deals disappear with December demolition!! (Dec. 2017)
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BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS Deals fell to the floor as the Honest Ed’s demolition continued with the dismantling of masonry, lumber, and steel. Originally divided by a city-owned alley called Honest Ed’s Way, the store’s sections were constructed very differently. Pictured here is the west annex, which was built on the houses that once stood there […]
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EDITORIAL: Intolerance leading to Quebec’s decline (Dec. 2017)
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In 1995, Quebec sought independence from Canada through a referendum, the second time since confederation. It failed by the narrowest of margins — 54,288 votes. The leader of the independence movement, the late Parti Québécois leader and premier Jacques Parizeau, upon learning the news of defeat gave a revealing and memorable speech in which he […]
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 […]
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Marking major anniversaries (Dec. 2017)
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A celebratory year in review By Annemarie Brissenden Is it possible that we just like cake? Because it seems that we just couldn’t stop celebrating this year. Maybe all the calamity outside our borders made our small local victories all that sweeter. But from bike lanes to major anniversaries to plaque unveilings to greener parks, […]
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ARTS: Exceptional gifts (Dec. 2017)
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Arts, culture, film, and music By Heather Kelly Beautiful things and special experiences are wonderful gifts. For those of you still doing your holiday shopping, a small suggestion: start local. In addition to the great retail stores along Bloor Street West, there are hundreds of gift ideas right here at our local culture organizations. Did […]
GREENINGS: No solutions for nobody’s problem (Dec. 2017)
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Governments must move sooner to address issues big and small By Terri Chu If it’s nobody’s problem, does it really need to be solved? Scientists are once again sounding the alarm about the untenable amount of plastic in the world’s oceans. It is estimated that there will soon be more plastic in the ocean than […]
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FROM THE ARCHIVES (Dec. 2017): Changing the character of 44 Walmer Rd.
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If buildings are art, should they be altered from their original form? In Building a Community: Estonian Architects in Post-War Toronto, the Museum of Estonians Abroad (VEMU) at Tartu Colleges features the work of Uno Prii, who designed at least ten buildings in the Annex. These include the Senator Croll Apartments (formerly Rochdale College) at […]
NEWS (Nov. 2017): Building a legacy
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UTS launches fundraising campaign By Geremy Bordonaro The University of Toronto Schools (UTS) has launched Building the Future, a $60-million fundraising campaign aimed at restoring its current building and developing a new building that will include a performance centre. Upgrading the facilities is part of the terms of its agreement with the University of Toronto (U […]
NEWS (Nov. 2017): Pilot project becomes permanent
November 24th, 2017 · Comments Off on NEWS (Nov. 2017): Pilot project becomes permanent
Council resoundingly votes in favour of Bloor Street bike lanes By Geremy Bordonaro It’s been a long time coming but the Bloor Street bike lanes are now a permanent fixture of the community. After hours of debate, questions, and rhetoric, Toronto City Council resoundingly voted 36 to 6 in favour of keeping the lanes. The […]