Archive for 'Todd Aalgaard'

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Sharing the Road from Start to Idaho Stop

How abusing a good idea doesn't help anyone, including cyclists.

By Todd Aalgaard Aug. 14th, 4:45 pm

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Riding the Union-Pearson Express

We checked out the Union-Pearson Express station at Pearson airport, and did some trainspotting.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photo by Harry ChoiMar. 9th, 4:00 pm

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2013 Villain: Spiking Pedestrian and Cycling Fatalities

Nominated for: predictable, avoidable tragedies.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 31st, 3:56 am

2013 Hero: No Casino Toronto and Mike Layton

Nominated for: standing up for a city that puts its residents first.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 31st, 1:42 am

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A Tour of the New Toronto South Detention Centre

Toronto's new super prison is impressive, but also a little disturbing.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Giordano CiampiniOct. 3rd, 5:00 pm

Therapy Animals Get Well-Earned Praise at the Blessing of the Dogs

Sometimes, a pat on the head just isn't enough.

By Todd Aalgaard Sep. 30th, 9:00 am

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Province’s Cycling Report Makes Big Promises, But Must Go Bigger

Talking about beefing up protections for cyclists is helpful. But the time for talk is over.

By Todd Aalgaard Sep. 6th, 11:00 am

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Cherry Blossoms Bloom at High Park

How an international gesture of friendship turned High Park into one of the most popular springtime destinations in Toronto.

By Todd Aalgaard May. 6th, 1:00 pm

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Bike Polo Returns to Dufferin Grove

After a long, harsh winter, Toronto's bike polo scene returns to the city's parks.

By Todd Aalgaard Apr. 16th, 12:45 pm

CMW 2013 Preview: Indie

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 19th, 12:11 pm

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“Aleppo in Our Hearts”

On the second anniversary of the Syrian uprising, Syrian-Canadians call for intervention in a nation on the brink of collapse.

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 19th, 10:00 am

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Toronto Documentarian Takes a Transcontinental Horseback Ride

Filipe Masetti Leite, a Brazilian-Canadian documentarian, is traveling from Canada to South America the old-fashioned way.

By Todd Aalgaard Mar. 12th, 4:15 pm

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How Axe Throwing Became Toronto’s Newest Homegrown Sport

Ever since the first axes were hurled in 2006, the Backyard Axe-Throwing League has been gaining members.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Giordano CiampiniMar. 5th, 1:30 pm

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R v. Morgentaler, 25 Years Later

Key figures in the trial of Henry Morgentaler reflect on the evolution of social justice in Canada.

By Todd Aalgaard Jan. 30th, 1:00 pm

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Toronto Fire Station 424, Caught in the Budget Crossfire

Concerned about public safety and their neighbourhood's heritage, Runnymede-area residents take to the streets.

By Todd Aalgaard Dec. 17th, 4:15 pm

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2012 Villain: Doug Holyday

Nominated for: trying to turn an already divided house even more against itself.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 17th, 8:45 am

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2012 Hero: Academy of the Impossible

Nominated for: making education accessible, and breaking down barriers.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Jeremy KaiDec. 12th, 8:45 am

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The End of an Era on Lake Shore Boulevard

With the demolition of the Beach Motel in Etobicoke, Toronto's future takes another giant, condo-sized leap forward.

By Todd Aalgaard • Photos by Lodoe-Laura Haines-WangdaNov. 15th, 2:00 pm