Archive for 'Catherine McIntyre'

Toronto’s Burgeoning Civic Tech Community

How tech-savvy Torontonians are building a better city with code.

By Catherine McIntyre Mar. 1st, 9:00 am

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What the 2016 Provincial Budget Means for Toronto

We take a close look at transit, housing, and social services.

By David Hains, Catherine McIntyre, Neville Park and Andrew Reeves Feb. 25th, 5:11 pm

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Hidden Poverty Lurks Beneath the City of Vaughan’s Wealthy Veneer

Poverty is on the rise in "the City Above Toronto," and their feeble social safety net isn't equipped to support those most in need.

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 24th, 9:00 am

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Red Door Eschews Location Secrecy in Favour of Public Support

Family and women's shelters typically operate discreetly to protect clients from violent ex-partners. What happens when a shelter needs public support for a new building?

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 22nd, 1:15 pm

Toronto’s Interactive Snow Plow Tracker Finally Gets Put to Use

Plow TO shows snow removal in real time.

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 18th, 9:00 am

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How to Help Syrian Refugees Without Donating Money

Refugees need your time, expertise, and stuff—not just your funding.

By Catherine McIntyre Feb. 10th, 1:00 pm

Meeting Minutes: The February 2016 Council Watch Liveblog

By David Hains, Catherine McIntyre and Neville Park Feb. 3rd, 10:00 am

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Mayor’s Task Force Recommends Big Changes for TCHC

After a year of deliberation, the task force has spoken: Toronto Community Housing should be in the hands of a new non-profit organization.

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 26th, 3:00 pm

Previewing the TCHC Task Force Report

A look at solutions and recommendations that could be on the mayor's TCHC task force final report tomorrow morning.

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 25th, 2:30 pm

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The East End Pop-Up Shop for Syrian Refugees

Launched by East End community groups, The Hub is more than a free Value Village; it's a space for refugees to connect with the community

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 18th, 1:00 pm

2015 Hero: Carding Activists

Nominated for: not giving up on correcting an injustice and building a better city.

By Catherine McIntyre Jan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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2015 Villain: The East Gardiner “Hybrid” Plan

Nominated for: showing the worst kind of decision-making we have come to fear from city hall.

By Catherine McIntyre • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

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TTC Falls Short on Gender Equity Targets

Although 57 per cent of TTC riders are women, only 15 per cent of its employees are. That's a problem.

By Catherine McIntyre Dec. 23rd, 9:00 am

The Impact of an Underfunded Poverty Reduction Strategy

Six weeks ago, council unanimously passes the Poverty Reduction Strategy, but it lacks $20 million in funding in the preliminary 2016 budget. Here's why that matters.

By Catherine McIntyre Dec. 21st, 1:45 pm

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Poverty Reduction an ‘Unmet Need’ in 2016 Preliminary Budget

Just one month after council's unanimous vote for "TO Prosperity", the City's poverty reduction strategy faces a funding shortfall.

By Catherine McIntyre • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 16th, 9:00 am

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A Look at Council’s 20-Year Poverty Reduction Strategy

After a year of community consultations, council will decide on Tuesday whether to adopt a sweeping strategy to boost equity and opportunity for all Torontonians.

By Catherine McIntyre Nov. 3rd, 9:00 am

Inner-Suburban Food Bank Use Soars

As poverty surges in the inner-suburbs, food banks struggle to thwart rampant hunger in new pockets of the city.

By Catherine McIntyre Oct. 20th, 3:10 pm

TCHC Invests in Energy-Saving Repairs

As part of its capital repair project, TCHC is banking on new eco-friendly renovations to save money and attract investors.

By Catherine McIntyre Oct. 7th, 9:15 am