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Photo by Michael Chrisman/Torontoist. Late last night the City's proposed new billboard bylaw and tax [PDF] cleared a major hurdle, unanimously passing through the Planning and Growth Management Committee on its way to a hearing before the full City Council. The meeting ran 'til about 11 p.m. and had... continue reading on Torontoist

Illustration by Brian McLachlan/Torontoist. People tend to do a lot of shouting around budget time. They feel, by turns overtaxed, under-serviced, that the City is spending too much, and that the City isn't delivering everything it should. Usually lost in the shuffle are some basic facts about how the... continue reading on Torontoist

Laura Reinsborough of Not Far From The Tree. Waste not, want not—so the old saying goes. Taking the adage very much to heart is a fledgling non-profit and its several hundred volunteers, who have been plumbing our city for hitherto forgotten bounty for the past couple of years. The... continue reading on Torontoist

Every morning during the International Festival of Authors we'll be previewing the day's events and making our picks for the ones that seem most promising. The Giller Prize shortlist. Illustration by Sasha Plotnikova/Torontoist. Today's Events 12 p.m. — Interview: R.O. Blechman and Seth by Sean Rogers (Brigantine Room) 12 p.m.... continue reading on Torontoist

The wrap-up panel at Creative Places and Spaces. The Creative Places and Spaces conference continued for a second day Friday, exploring how collaboration can foster innovation and lead to breakthroughs in city-building. Also, there were rhythmic gymnasts.... continue reading on Torontoist