Archive for 'Catherine McIntyre'

Maple Syrup Tapping Signals Start of Spring

The Kortright Conservation Centre takes visitors back in time to trace Ontario’s sweet and sticky maple syrup heritage.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 22nd, 3:04 pm

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Road Salt Is Toxic And Should Be Regulated

Each winter, more than 120,000 tonnes of salt is dumped on Toronto pavement.

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 17th, 5:00 pm

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Canoeing Down Toronto’s River Conservation Success Story

In 1969, the Don River was declared dead. But with conservation efforts and advocacy, that's changed.

By Catherine McIntyre • Photos by Josh AllsoppMay. 12th, 12:30 pm

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Community Housing Tenants Weigh in on Mayor’s TCHC Task Force

As City staff wraps up a series of public consultations, the public is still divided on what Toronto's new community housing model should look like.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 28th, 3:45 pm

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Canada Has a Black Incarceration Problem

There are 70 per cent more Black Canadians in federal prison than there were 10 years ago. What are we doing about it?

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 21st, 1:00 pm

Chronic Underfunding Plagues Early-Intervention Program for At-Risk Kids

Twenty years ago, an exciting new program promised equal opportunity for every child in Ontario. So why are kids in poverty still falling behind?

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 19th, 9:30 am

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This Mapping Tool Shows How Accessible Food is in Your Neighbourhood

Toronto may have hip restaurants aplenty, but Food by Ward shows that when it comes to food security, some neighbourhoods are falling behind.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 14th, 10:00 am

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Ranked Ballot Voting

Ranked ballots could replace first past the post in Toronto City Council elections. Here's how it works.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 11th, 2:15 pm

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For Newcomers, the Library is About More Than Just Books

The Toronto Public Library is upping its newcomer support resources to serve the influx of Syrian refugees.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 7th, 2:30 pm

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Torontoist Explains: What is Inclusionary Zoning?

Buying and renting a house in Toronto is crazy expensive. Here's how the City could make it more affordable.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 4th, 12:30 pm

Extra, Extra: Autocorrect Swag, Hookah Ban, and the Brunny’s Last Last Call

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 31st, 4:00 pm

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This Shipping Container Will Provide Healthy and Accessible Food to Moss Park

For residents of the Moss Park community housing project, accessing healthy, affordable food isn't a viable option. That's about to change.

By Catherine McIntyre • Video by D.A. CooperMar. 24th, 12:00 pm

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Federal Budget 2016: What’s In It For Toronto

Thirty-billion-dollar deficit aside, the federal budget delivers on spending that Toronto could really use.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 23rd, 2:00 pm

Provincial Housing Strategy an Unusual Show of Responsibility

Provincial and federal governments have neglected affordable housing responsibilities for decades, but that could be changing.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 21st, 12:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: 300-Metre Slip-and-Slide, A New Streetcar Route, and The First Physician-Assisted Death in Toronto

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 17th, 4:50 pm

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Extra, Extra: A Secret Subway Sketcher, Social Media Saves French’s Ontario Ketchup, and A Visit From Prince Harry

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 16th, 4:40 pm

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Newcomer Youth Missing Out On Vital Recreational Programs

Sports and rec are key to social development and integration. But a new study shows the kids who need them most are being left out.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 10th, 9:00 am

How Giving Away Your Gift Cards Can Help Fix the 6ix

York University students are alleviating homelessness with the spoils of unused gift cards.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 9th, 10:00 am