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Longer Cars, Longer Gaps?

The TTC's new streetcars are physically much longer than the existing ones. Is that a problem, or is it an opportunity?

By Steve Munro • Photo by Christopher DrostMar. 27th, 2:00 pm

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Trailing the New Streetcar

Pictures of the TTC's test vehicle on its second training run.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by Christopher DrostMar. 15th, 9:30 am

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Toronto Urban Legends: Keep Arm In

Was the ubiquitous "Keep Arm In" sign on TTC vehicles really inspired by a horrific accident?

By Patrick Metzger Feb. 14th, 4:30 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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Historicist: The “Manifest Destiny” of North Toronto

Transportation difficulties prompted North Toronto to reluctantly seek annexation by the City of Toronto in 1912.

By David Wencer Dec. 8th, 12:00 pm

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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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Streetcars For Toronto: An Anniversary

Forty years ago, Toronto's streetcar system was saved.

By Steve Munro Nov. 7th, 6:00 pm

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Spotted: Toronto’s Brand-New Streetcars

A vehicle from the TTC's new fleet of streetcars has arrived for testing.

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 26th, 8:50 am

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What Exactly Happened at Queen and Spadina?

A step-by-step explanation of why, exactly, your commute was all messed up for two weeks.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Harry ChoiJul. 23rd, 2:00 pm

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The Shuffle Demons Play Spadina Bus on a Spadina Bus

The '80s funksters team up with the TTC for a joint photo-op.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Harry ChoiJul. 5th, 4:00 pm

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A Flashy New Waterfront is Headed Our Way

Six years in the making, Waterfront Toronto announces the beginning of construction on Queens Quay.

By Kelli Korducki Jun. 5th, 5:15 pm

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Building Storeys: TTC Yards

Where Toronto's public transit vehicles go for rest or repairs.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 17th, 10:03 am

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Jonathan Goldsbie’s Enchanted 501 Streetcar Ride

What happens when a well-known local Twitter personality commandeers a streetcar and turns it into a smartphone paradise?

By Steve Kupferman Mar. 28th, 12:30 pm

Historicist: The World of William Findlay Maclean

Every morning for over 40 years, a maverick thinker and politician presented his views to Toronto and the nation.

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 17th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The Crash of Streetcar Number 1502

A streetcar accident led to a tragic Christmas Eve a century ago.

By Jamie Bradburn Dec. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The War Is Over

As a Mail and Empire headline put it when word spread that the First World War was over, the "city celebrated in orgy of joy."

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 12th, 12:00 pm

Weekend Planner: November 12–13, 2011

In this Weekend Planner: a detective play takes to the stage, the TTC shows off its new streetcars, Randy "Macho Man" Savage gets an art tribute, Ryerson Theatre school celebrates the big 4-0 with a dance production, a critically acclaimed electronic musician celebrates his latest release, capture the flag takes over downtown Toronto, and the "Single Awkward Female" comedy show comes to town.

By Kyle Bachan Nov. 11th, 6:00 pm

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