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Toronto’s Casino Debate is Back On

By petition a majority of councillors overturn the mayor and reinstate city council's casino meeting.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisMay. 17th, 5:36 pm

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Rob Ford Proclaims Toronto Casino “Dead”

Mayor cancels special meeting on a potential casino, saying the province is "wasting our time."

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisMay. 16th, 4:55 pm

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Executive Committee Recommends Aggressive Casino Expansion

Recommendations go beyond staff advice, add Ontario Place and the Port Lands as potential casino locations.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 16th, 6:42 pm

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Mayor Ford Says Proposed Casino Will Make Toronto a “Convention Destination”

"Toronto has been presented a golden opportunity, folks."

By Desmond Cole • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 8th, 4:50 pm

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Decoder: City Staff's Casino Report

A casino would need to be at least 30 per cent larger than planners recommend if it's to have the desired economic impact, according to staff's final report.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 8th, 3:15 pm

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250 Religous Leaders Issue Joint Statement Opposing a Casino

Interfaith coalition comes together to express concerns about gambling in Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisApr. 4th, 2:45 pm

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Extra, Extra: New Streetcars, a New Movie, and a New Pope

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not miss.

By Steve Kupferman • Photo by Andrew LouisMar. 14th, 5:00 pm

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How to Make Gambling Less Addictive

What casinos could do to mitigate the risks

By David Demchuk • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 22nd, 10:45 am

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Become a Gambling Addict in Five Easy Steps

Losing your home can be as simple as pushing a button

By David Demchuk • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 21st, 11:30 am

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Door Stops: Photographing the Doors (and Walls, and Textures) of Toronto

A new photo project that stops and looks—really looks—at the ordinary textures that make up the city.

By Andrew Louis • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 13th, 11:30 am

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OLG Estimates $50–$100 Million in Hosting Fees for a Downtown Casino

City launches online public consultation about a potential casino, with some new revenue figures included.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisJan. 3rd, 5:00 pm

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Toronto Doesn’t Need to Pay for New Streetcars Right Away, No Matter What Rob Ford Says

The Ford party line has it that taking on debt to pay for Toronto's new streetcar fleet is a bad idea. But there are plenty of reasons why that's not true.

By David Hains • Photos by Andrew LouisDec. 20th, 3:30 pm

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Public Consultations on a Casino in Toronto: Have Your Say

Here are the schedule and details for public consultations about the future of gambling in the city.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 14th, 2:56 pm

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Rob Ford Conflict-of-Interest Verdict: Full Text

The full text of Judge Hackland's decision on Rob Ford's conflict of interest case.

By Torontoist Nov. 26th, 10:32 am

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Toronto’s New Streetcars: the TTC Answers Your Questions

Wondering which route will get them first, or about those seats that face each other? You asked, and the TTC answers.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Andrew LouisNov. 20th, 9:00 am

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TTC Previews Our New Streetcars

Media and politicians explore the first full-size test vehicle from Toronto's new streetcar fleet.

By Kyle Bachan and Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Andrew LouisNov. 15th, 11:53 am

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OLG Plays Hard(er) to Get

In a speech yesterday the OLG president warned that a casino may net the provincial government even more money if they put it outside Toronto.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 14th, 10:15 am

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Rob Ford Says Things on CBC’s Metro Morning

Fact-checking the mayor's interview about Enwave, the Jarvis bike lanes, and his goals for council.

By John Michael McGrath • Photo by Andrew LouisOct. 3rd, 2:45 pm

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