Archive for 'Kieran Delamont'

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Metrolinx and the Surveillance State

To live in a modern city is to live in a state of near-constant surveillance, unequally applied across vectors of race and class.

By Kieran Delamont Jun. 17th, 1:42 pm

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Toronto is Finally Moving Ahead to Combat the Overdose Crisis

The City of Toronto is still waiting for provincial money, but has the support of Health Canada for new supervised injection sites.

By Kieran Delamont Jun. 2nd, 4:00 pm

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Ontario is Getting a $15/hour Minimum Wage

By Kieran Delamont May. 30th, 2:00 pm

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Council Spends The Day Debating Whether or Not To Continue Funding Pride Toronto. Again

After a long, and at times hostile debate, City Council votes in favour of giving Pride Toronto its $260,000 grant.

By Kieran Delamont May. 27th, 2:10 pm

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The Downtown Relief Line Still Being Debated After More Than a Century

Mayor John Tory continues his stand-off with the Province to demand it fund transit projects, rather than even considering raising property taxes.

By Kieran Delamont May. 26th, 8:30 am

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May Council Preview: Relief Lines, Budget Directions, Pride Motions, and Cricket

Here's some of the items you'll want to keep your eye on this week.

By Kieran Delamont May. 22nd, 10:15 am

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Toronto’s Poor Will Shoulder The Pain of Mayor Tory’s Austerity

Even this early in the 2018 budget process, it's clear there is one singular goal: to keep property taxes low.

By Kieran Delamont May. 12th, 10:30 am

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There is a Raccoon on the Loose at Pearson Airport

And welcoming travellers to Toronto.

By Kieran Delamont May. 7th, 1:15 pm

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Taking Toronto’s Homeless Crisis to Mayor Tory’s Front Door

It's unknown if the mayor was home in his condo at the time.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 25th, 7:30 pm

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City Council Preview: April 26-28, 2017

We read the agenda so you don't have to.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 23rd, 10:51 am

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Did the Controversial Editor of Your Ward News Send Homophobic Hate Mail to Councillor Wong-Tam?

James Sears has a long history of making Toronto less than proud.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 19th, 2:30 pm

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York Regional Police Use The Helicopter and Dogs To Foil Would-be Candy Thieves at Wonderland

This seems a bit excessive to catch three teenagers.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 11th, 5:45 pm

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What Pot Legalization Could Mean for Toronto

Here's your FAQ on legal weed legislation.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 8th, 11:00 am

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We Read Between the Lines of That TTC Comic

David Namisato's comic shows us the real reason for the frequent signal problems on Line 1.

By Kieran Delamont Apr. 4th, 3:15 pm

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Toronto City Council Votes Down Facts on Scarborough Transit

Mayor John Tory puts his fingers in his ears when challenged by fellow councillors.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 29th, 11:45 am

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Federal Budget Demands That Transit Users Pay More

This seems like the wrong direction for a government committed to fighting climate change.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 22nd, 9:30 pm

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Why Yonge-Dundas Square Struggles as Public Space

The Hard Rock Cafe may soon become a Shoppers Drug Mart.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 16th, 9:00 pm

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It’s Time to Stop the Raids

Toronto Police are knowingly enforcing laws that are racist, classist, and directly target marginalized communities.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 9th, 5:15 pm