Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'greenbin'
October 3, 2007
With the provincial election upon us, Toronto's Davenport riding is in for a shakeup as a new candidate enters the fray: Lucky, Felis catus siamensis. Presumably asking for a ballot write-in, Lucky's campaign statement outlines a concern with the declining quality of life in Toronto's neighbourhoods, and promises to bring accountability to the riding. "If something stinks, I'll sniff it out," he says. "I'm your best pest control." And why should Torontonians send a cat......
Continue Reading "Claws Out In Davenport Riding"April 12, 2007
Canadians are a wasteful people, and Torontonians are no exception. Though the Blue Box and Green Bin programs have been a success, drastically reducing the volume of what ends up in landfill, we still create millions of tonnes of trash each year with nowhere to put it. Well, Michigan. With the City's fresh, new taxation powers, Council is considering a "pay-as-you-throw" system, whereby Torontonians get charged for waste pickup on a separate invoice, similar......
Continue Reading "Talking Trash"November 4, 2004
There are three plays currently on stage in Toronto where actors play the roles of actual celebrities. According to the rule of three, that means it is officially a trend. We've got Matt & Ben, over at the Poor Alex, where comediennes Jane Spence and Hilary Doyle act like actor Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, catering to the young folks who love to love-hate their fav celebs. Then, there's The Rat Pack at the......
Continue Reading "Theatre Thursday: Ye Gods!"