Archive for 'Richard Light'

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The Torontoist Bicycult Must be Stopped

We tip our hat to you, Mike Strobel!

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambFeb. 8th, 3:25 pm

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Suggestions for Norm Kelly’s Future 6ix Dad Merch

Relief Line is your not-so-serious glance at the city we love.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambFeb. 2nd, 1:45 pm

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All the Things Toronto Could (and Should) Do With Trump Tower

Kevin O'Leary Tower, anyone?

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 19th, 11:55 am

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Exciting New Revenue Streams for a Cash-Strapped Toronto

If City Council wants to balance the budget so badly, maybe advertising on Airbnb will help.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 5th, 4:00 pm

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I Ate Your Stupid Christmas Tree Lights and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It: Local Squirrel

A chaos-loving squirrel writes an op-ed that explains everything that goes bad in Toronto.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 22nd, 4:30 pm

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A Beginner’s Guide to Electoral Reform

So many options: the Thunderdome, a staring contest, picking a name out of a hat.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 8th, 12:45 pm

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How to Survive Winter in Toronto

Oh god, it's that time of year again.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambNov. 24th, 10:45 am

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A Very Spooky Story: The 506 To Hell

It may have reeked of death and been engulfed in fire, but it still had plenty of seats available.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambOct. 27th, 1:15 pm

Here’s Why The Toronto Blue Jays Are Everything

Time, space, physics, hockey—the Jays can conquer it all.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambOct. 13th, 5:15 pm

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All the Toronto Public Library Services Doug Ford Can Use While Writing His Book

Some special service journalism for local author-to-be Doug Ford.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 29th, 1:15 pm

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Every Type of Person You See at TIFF

Meet the TIFF ensemble.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 15th, 1:45 pm

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Students Should Learn About Sex Ed From Everyone *Except* Teachers

That creepy kid Donny has all the answers!

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 1st, 4:00 pm

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CNE Rides, Games, and Attractions for Overly Anxious People

Or, how to avoid dreaded teenagers.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambAug. 18th, 10:30 am

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A Preview of What Toronto’s Totally Desperate and Predictable 2028 Olympic Bid Could Look Like

How else can we be certified as a World Class City?

By Richard Light • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaAug. 4th, 10:30 am

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An All-Too-Real Fake History of Toronto Transit

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJul. 25th, 10:00 am

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Everyone You Will Meet in Trinity Bellwoods Park This Summer

No trip to Trinity Bellwoods is complete without a slackliner sighting.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJul. 7th, 2:30 pm

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An Open Letter to the Leafs’ Number One Draft Pick

You have no idea what's in store for you, rookie.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJun. 23rd, 11:00 am

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Nine Imagined iPhone Apps Every Torontonian Needs

Bike lanes? Gentrification? John Tory's day in a nutshell? There's an app for that.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambMay. 12th, 9:00 am