Archive for 'Patrick Metzger'

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Torontoist Explains: Canada’s Walk of Fame

We explain how those famous names wind up on the sidewalk outside Roy Thomson Hall.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 6th, 12:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: PRESTO

Everything you wanted to know about PRESTO, Toronto's green transit smart cards.

By Patrick Metzger Oct. 15th, 12:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: The Ontario Municipal Board

The OMB exerts great influence over how Toronto's cityscape is shaped. We explain how the controversial land-use planning tribunal works.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 24th, 12:00 pm

Torontoist Explains: Cap and Trade

We explain what the provincial government's proposed cap and trade system is, and how it might work.

By Patrick Metzger May. 19th, 10:00 am

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Torontoist Explains: Ontario’s Education Funding Formula

We walk through the complicated funding allocation for Ontario primary and secondary schools, and what that means for students.

By Patrick Metzger May. 4th, 11:00 am

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Torontoist Explains: Tenant Rights

A look at the often misunderstood and confusing rights of tenants.

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 7th, 1:30 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Transportation

By Patrick Metzger Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Environment

By Patrick Metzger Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

Toronto Election 2014:
Issue Navigator—Child Care

By Patrick Metzger Oct. 21st, 4:01 pm

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Scene: The People’s Climate March

Thousands of demonstrators descended upon Nathan Phillips Square to demand action on climate change.

By Patrick Metzger Sep. 22nd, 12:30 pm

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Live Blog: Fact-Checking the Provincial Leaders’ Debate

Follow along as we evaluate the claims made by Tim Hudak, Kathleen Wynne, and Andrea Horwath during the provincial election debate.

By Desmond Cole, Patrick Metzger, Christopher Bird, Hamutal Dotan and David Hains • Photos by Giordano Ciampini Jun. 3rd, 6:20 pm

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Provincial Election 2014

What the outcome of this election will mean for Toronto.

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 3rd, 11:30 am

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What a Green Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Mike Schreiner and the Green Party of Ontario form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger Jun. 2nd, 2:30 pm

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What an NDP Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Andrea Horwath and the NDP form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger May. 30th, 2:40 pm

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What a Liberal Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 28th, 2:15 pm

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What a Progressive Conservative Win Would Mean for Toronto

Here's what the future might hold for our city if Tim Hudak and the Progressive Conservatives form the next provincial government.

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Christopher DrostMay. 26th, 12:30 pm

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Time to Clean House at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation

Will the TCHC board do the right thing and show CEO Gene Jones the door?

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 24th, 2:00 pm

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Newsstand: April 2, 2014

Ah, Wednesday, it seems we're always running into you here. Today, island airport decision deferred, you may soon be able to buy booze with your breakfast cereal, and free coach house, anyone?

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matt Daley.Apr. 2nd, 8:00 am