Archive for 'Graeme Bayliss'

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2014 Hero: Pink Umbrellas

Nominated for: demonstrating the difference between cost and value.

By Graeme Bayliss • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 23rd, 12:54 pm

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2014 Villain: Doug Ford

Nominated for: being all the things Doug Ford is.

By Graeme Bayliss • Illustration by Matthew DaleyDec. 23rd, 12:47 pm

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Extra, Extra: Missing Streetcars, Rising Rent, and Downsizing Darcys

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

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 19th, 3:15 pm

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TTC to Accept Debit and Credit Payment for Fares

Starting January 1, all subway stations will accept plastic payment on transactions of $10 or more.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostDec. 16th, 1:10 pm

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Spotted: ‘Black Lives Matter’ March

Hundreds of Torontonians took to the streets on Saturday to protest police brutality and racism.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 15th, 1:15 pm

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City Looks to Secure Heritage Status for El Mocambo

Provincial heritage designation would protect the club and its iconic neon sign.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 9th, 2:45 pm

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Extra, Extra: Mammo’s Respect for Taxpayers, the Raptors’ Taste in Music, and Toronto’s Satisfaction With Its Police

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

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostDec. 8th, 4:30 pm

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TTC to Allow All-Door Boarding for 504 King Streetcar

The new policy, aimed at increasing capacity on Toronto's busiest streetcar route, comes into effect January 1.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 8th, 12:00 pm

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Extra, Extra: Transit Trolls and Champs, Pan Am Tickets On Sale Soon, and Police Union Demands TPSB Chair Resign

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

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 5th, 4:45 pm

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John Tory Pushes to Accelerate SmartTrack Work Plan

The mayor has added a motion to the executive committee that would kick his transit plan into high gear.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 5th, 1:00 pm

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No Subway Service Between St. George and Pape Stations This Weekend

Construction on the Prince Edward Viaduct is the culprit behind the closure.

By Graeme Bayliss Dec. 5th, 11:30 am

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John Tory Announces Six-Point Traffic Plan

The new mayor wants to make road closures less onerous on drivers by speeding up construction projects and enforcing "no stopping" rules more effectively.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Giordano CiampiniDec. 4th, 2:00 pm

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John Tory Chooses Denzil Minnan-Wong to Be Deputy Mayor

The selection of Minnan-Wong and a largely right-wing executive committee sets the stage for the next four years of city governance.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 1st, 2:10 pm

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Jian Ghomeshi Charged With Four Counts of Sexual Assault

The former CBC radio host is scheduled to appear in court early Wednesday afternoon.

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 26th, 11:12 am

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Scene: Toronto Rallies for Michael Brown

Thousands gathered on Tuesday to protest police brutality in the wake of a U.S. grand jury decision not to charge the white Missouri police officer who shot and killed the black teen.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Giordano CiampiniNov. 26th, 10:30 am

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Legendary Leafs Coach Pat Quinn Dies at 71

The former player, coach, and executive died at Vancouver General Hospital on Sunday night.

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 24th, 12:30 pm

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Extra, Extra: Cheap Black Cats, Dufferin Station’s Transformation, and the Leafs Snub Their Fans for Karma

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

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 21st, 3:30 pm

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Duly Quoted: Steve Paikin, on Police ‘Kettling’ at the 2010 G20 Summit

The TVO host testified yesterday at the hearing of a senior officer facing multiple charges for his conduct during the weekend meeting.

By Graeme Bayliss Nov. 21st, 12:00 pm