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How the 2016 Toronto Budget Isn’t Exactly What it Seems

We need to tear down the City budget's financial wallpaper, and that means thinking about how it gets put together, writes Brian Kelcey.

By Brian Kelcey • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 16th, 2:00 pm

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Poverty Reduction an ‘Unmet Need’ in 2016 Preliminary Budget

Just one month after council's unanimous vote for "TO Prosperity", the City's poverty reduction strategy faces a funding shortfall.

By Catherine McIntyre • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 16th, 9:00 am

The Preliminary Budget Conversation Toronto Needs

City Hall's preliminary budget may not be balanced, but it's honest. That's a good change.

By Daren Foster (aka City Slikr) • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 15th, 5:15 pm

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City Announces 2016 Budget

Council faces a budget gap, and they'll have to choose what priorities matter most to them.

By Sarah Niedoba • Photos by Andrew LouisDec. 15th, 4:30 pm

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I Want Your Job: Yvonne Bambrick, Urban Cycling Consultant

On advocacy, riding in winter, and building a city-wide cycling network.

By Kaitlyn Kochany • Photo by Andrew LouisDec. 19th, 11:00 am

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Spacing Opens City Store

The cityscape magazine opens a design-focused shop in Toronto—and it's got streetcar pillows and buttons galore.

By Kaitlin Wright • Photos by Andrew LouisNov. 24th, 11:35 am

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City Council Endorsement: Paula Fletcher for Ward 30 (Toronto-Danforth)

By Torontoist • Photo by Andrew LouisOct. 16th, 11:30 am

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Making Pedestrians a Priority on John Street

The pedestrianization of John Street will end in October, but it will be back next year—and bolder than before.

By Carly Maga • Photos by Andrew LouisSep. 26th, 12:30 pm

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Scene: Blackout Anniversary Party 2014

The lights went out and the music went up at the 10th annual celebration.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photos by Andrew LouisAug. 15th, 11:49 am

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Reference Library Unveils 3D Printers, Is Cooler Than Indigo

When I was your age, the library only had 2D printers.

By David Hains • Photos by Andrew LouisFeb. 4th, 4:12 pm

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Liveblog: Council Debates Cutting the Mayor’s Budget and Staff

Councillors continue their efforts to curb the mayor as the crisis in his office continues.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 18th, 12:37 pm

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A New Life for an Old School

After 13 years of abandonment, the Shaw Street School is reopening as Artscape Youngplace.

By Steve Kupferman • Photos by Andrew LouisNov. 18th, 10:30 am

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Dear American Media: Who You Should Talk To About Rob Ford

...and who you should definitely, entirely avoid.

By Christopher Bird • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 16th, 12:00 pm

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Liveblog: Council Launches Bid to Curb Rob Ford’s Power

Councillors from across the political spectrum have convened a series of special meetings, to debate a series of motions that would strip just about all of Rob Ford's political power.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 15th, 9:30 am

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Council Will Try to Cut the Mayor’s Office Budget and Remove Ford as Chair of Executive Committee

Adding to existing efforts to curb the mayor's role at City Hall, councillors are now mounting an effort to drastically reduce his budget and redeploy his staff.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 14th, 7:45 pm

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Council Bulletin: Some Ford-Free Policy Issues Debated, Too

New limits on smoking in public spaces, a $2.6-billion plan for community housing, and other votes from City Hall.

By David Hains • Photo by Andrew LouisNov. 13th, 6:30 pm

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Liveblog: Council Debates the Rob Ford Question

Updates from City Hall as council decides whether to ask the mayor to apologize and take a leave of absence.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photos by Corbin Smith and Christopher DrostNov. 13th, 9:24 am

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City Council Rejects By-Election, Will Appoint a New Councillor for Ward 3

Councillors vote to appoint a replacement for outgoing councillor Doug Holyday rather than sending residents to the polls.

By Hamutal Dotan • Photo by Andrew LouisAug. 26th, 12:34 pm