Archive for 'Patrick Metzger'

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Newsstand: April 1, 2014

Happy April Fools' Day! Are you the person who plays hilarious practical jokes on your friends, family, and co-workers today? In the news, everybody hates you. Also, mayor mad about expenses again, councillors want ability to be recalled, and famous person not happy with our airport.

By Patrick Metzger Apr. 1st, 7:56 am

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Weekend Newsstand: March 29, 2014

It's Saturday—if you've been working for the weekend, you can stop now. News-wise: prosecutors proclaim bewilderment at Lisi's motive, Tory campaign is rolling in dough, and a new report says Toronto is losing its competitive edge.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMar. 29th, 10:00 am

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Newsstand: March 27, 2014

Welcome to Thursday, gateway to debauchery. In the news: no one wins in the mayoral debate, winter's not over yet, and "hobocops" are no longer targeting distracted drivers.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMar. 27th, 8:00 am

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Newsstand: March 26, 2014

Today is Wednesday, which is technically the point of no return where it becomes easier to go forward to next weekend than to travel back in time to last weekend. In the news, the executive committee has voted to look into jets on the island, Rob Ford isn't talking, a new contender emerges for Mississauga mayor, and David Miller wants you to think about Earth Hour.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyMar. 26th, 8:04 am

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Can Sarah Thomson Keep It Real all the Way to the Mayor’s Chair?

Short answer: not this time, but she could be playing the long game.

By Patrick Metzger Mar. 21st, 1:11 pm

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ROM Has a Shiny New Raptor on Display

Scientists with the Royal Ontario Museum have identified and named a new species of dinosaur.

By Patrick Metzger Dec. 18th, 1:18 pm

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Judgment Day in Toronto Centre

The federal by-election in Toronto Centre pits two high profile candidates against one another in a race that could set the tone for the next general election.

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 24th, 12:45 pm

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Federal By-Election 2013: Linda McQuaig

Meet the NDP candidate for Toronto Centre

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 24th, 12:44 pm

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Federal By-Election 2013: Chrystia Freeland

Meet the Liberal candidate for Toronto Centre

By Patrick Metzger Nov. 24th, 12:44 pm

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Newsstand: October 4, 2013

Friday isn't technically Hump Day, but don't let that stop you. In the news, the Scarborough subway extension becomes even less plausible, Toronto wants to be cool like Austin, and severed cat heads are a problem in Stouffville.

By Patrick Metzger • Illustration by Matthew DaleyOct. 4th, 8:36 am

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How a Fight With Clowns Led to the Birth of Modern Policing in Toronto

A 19th-century bordello brouhaha led to big changes for Toronto's police force.

By Patrick Metzger Sep. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: A Living Wall May Mean Fewer Floods in London

Vertical gardens aren't necessarily just for decoration.

By Patrick Metzger Sep. 5th, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: Grow Your Own Lunch

A new school in Vietnam brings agriculture into the curriculum.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 29th, 11:00 am

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Public Works: Free, Solar Public Phone Charging Stations Hit NYC

Juice up your Apple in the Big Apple.

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 22nd, 1:30 pm

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Was the Great Meteor Procession of 1913 More Than Met the Eye?

On the night of February 9, 1913, Torontonians were treated to one of the most unusual heavenly events of all time. But what did they really see?

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 21st, 12:00 pm

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Public Works: The Elevated Bikeway

How about putting bikes above traffic, rather than in the middle of it?

By Patrick Metzger Aug. 8th, 1:00 pm

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Public Works: Phoning in Your Transit Fare

Stop hoarding those tokens. Mobile transit ticketing is coming.

By Patrick Metzger • Photo by Andrew LouisAug. 7th, 10:00 am

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Public Works: Underground Bike Parking

A new Japanese underground bike parking system is safe, dry, and automated.

By Patrick Metzger Jul. 25th, 11:00 am