To give the mayor his due: during Monday’s debate on the prospect of building a casino in Toronto, he executed what would not be considered a typical Ford manoeuvre. Instead of just blustering through, acting impulsively on gut instinct or what he believes some mythical taxpayer wants, Ford introduced a motion calling for further study [...]

After a long day of hearing from various interested parties, ranging from recovering gambling addicts to executives hoping to build an “integrated resort entertainment complex” on the waterfront, council’s Executive Committee has voted to defer further debate on a casino in Toronto until they can learn more about the implications of such a project. Mayor [...]

In Torontoist vs. Torontoist, two contributors face off to debate an issue important to our city. Last Friday, the Globe reported that the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has undertaken a review of their business for the provincial government, which could lead to a recommendation for a casino here in Hogtown. It’s an idea that [...]

With the pink palace of provincial policy still dark for a couple of weeks, publicity-starved Ontario legislators were ready for a sexy issue to drag the public’s attention away from more exciting political forums like the circus down the road at Toronto City Hall. And what better than Casino Toronto? On Friday, the Globe reported [...]

Looks like Toronto’s next batch of streetcars will be made by Bombardier. The Canadian company is a shoo-in to win the $1.25 billion contract after German manufacturer Siemens pulled out of the bidding, leaving only a small British company and that guy down the street with the junked car on his lawn as competition. The [...]

Two University of Toronto researchers who’ve been studying teen text messaging say that not only is the medium not wrecking the English language, but may actually herald a linguistic renaissance as teens re-learn words like “shall” and “must.” After reading months of teen text conversations, the lead linguist reported that she “was able to gain [...]