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University of Toronto Says “No” to Grass

Plans to build an artificial-turf field on U of T's back campus have sparked furious backlash.

By Rachel Bulatovich Apr. 3rd, 3:15 pm

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Public Works: Making Asphalt Greener

A Toronto company is helping make Vancouver roadwork a little more eco-friendly.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 29th, 12:15 pm

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Plastic-Bag Ban Killed at Council

With no ban and no five-cent fee, plastic bags return to being an unregulated part of Toronto life.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 28th, 1:55 pm

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Community Wins Fight Against Huge Quarry

The Highland Companies has been working for years to try to dig a giant quarry in prime agricultural land, in the face of stiff community resistance. Today, the company announced it has withdrawn its application.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Corbin SmithNov. 21st, 11:16 am

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Legal Challenge Coming to Toronto’s Plastic Bag Ban

Ontario Convenience Stores Association taking Toronto to court over its new plastic bag regulations.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 15th, 3:43 pm

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Plastic Bag Ban on Its Way Back to Council

After an odd debate, councillors approve the bylaw that took everyone by surprise.

By Hamutal Dotan Nov. 14th, 6:53 pm

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Resurrecting the Gardiner, or Else

Over the years, plans for revitalizing the Gardiner Expressway have stalled. But can Toronto afford to wait any longer?

By Todd Aalgaard Nov. 12th, 10:45 am

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Toronto’s Winter of 2040 Should Be a Nice One

Warmer winters, warmer summers, more extreme storms: a detailed study just released by the City forecasts Toronto’s weather patterns in the 2040s.

By Steve Kupferman Nov. 1st, 2:00 pm

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Sunday in the Park with Soupstock

The culinary protest against the Melancthon mega-quarry drew 40,000 to Woodbine Park.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 22nd, 2:00 pm

Making Soup for a Cause, Part Three

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 16th, 12:00 pm

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Making Soup for a Cause, Part Two

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 10th, 10:30 am

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Making Soup for a Cause

Opponents of the mega-quarry in Melancthon Township bring their cause to Toronto, via broth and ladles.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Corbin SmithOct. 4th, 4:30 pm

Poll Position: Canadians Support Plastic Bag Ban

National survey reveals many of us are perfectly fine doing away with single-use plastic shopping bags.

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 13th, 4:38 pm

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Good Idea or Not, the Bag Ban Came About in the Wrong Way

Council's decision was impulsive. The hard work is yet to come.

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 8th, 12:45 pm

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Duly Quoted: Rob Ford

Toronto's populist mayor, explaining why city council decided to prohibit plastic bags.

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 7th, 11:45 am

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Council Kills Plastic Bag Fee, Also Bans Plastic Bags

Long debate leaves heads spinning as councillors decide to not only rescind the five cent plastic bag fee, but also ban plastic bags themselves.

By Hamutal Dotan Jun. 6th, 7:31 pm

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David Miller’s New Mandate

Toronto's former mayor on how world-class cities can save the world.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 11th, 2:30 pm

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LRT to Rain Destruction on Apricot Trees?

A proposed Eglinton West LRT entrance may carve out up to 900 square feet of a local park.

By Bronwyn Kienapple Apr. 10th, 2:00 pm

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