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The Torontoist Week in Review: April 27-May 1
A lot happens in the course of a workweek. Here’s a look back at the top stories from the past five days that you might have missed, or might care to revisit.
A tour of the Don River passes by as part of Jane’s Walk Toronto.
Your Guide to Jane’s Walk 2015
Interest in devising free walking tours across all corners of the city has grown so that, in the event’s ninth year, over 175 free citizen-led strolls across Toronto between Friday, May 1 and Sunday, May 3 have been registered with event organizers. On top of that are the walks occurring in over 160 locales across the globe, stretching from Markham to Manila. Read more here. .
Finch LRT Reannounced, Sheppard LRT Postponed
The Sheppard LRT has been pushed back way into the future, and could be operational 20 years after its original announcement. Read the rest here.
The Limits in Landlord Accountability
We look at a case study where tenants say complaints are routinely ignored by their landlord, and whether new efforts by the City can change the system for the better. Read the full story here.
Photos courtesy of Basecamp.
Metro Theatre Rock Climbing Gym Releases Renderings
Rock-climbing chalk will soon be replacing other, more nefarious, residues at Metro Theatre. Read the full article here.
Still from A Sinner in Mecca. Photo courtesy of Hot Docs.
A controversial Hot Docs film sheds light on local efforts by queer, Muslim Torontonians to build community. Read the full story here.