Posts Filed Under: city hall

Our One Chance to Fix Yonge Street

The re-imagining of the city’s main artery must look to the future, not the past.

By Albert Koehl Mar. 26th, 11:22 am

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A Last Minute Ten, Nine, Eight … Point Transit Plan

The mayor's list of ideas to alleviate crowding offers little relief in the short term.

By Steve Munro Feb. 12th, 7:42 pm

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What’s on the agenda for January-February City Council meeting?

Your need-to-know guide to this week’s council meeting.

By Sarah Niedoba Jan. 31st, 7:00 am

New Muslim fellowship connects civic-minded students with city councillors

The program, starting today, attracted criticism from right-wing pundits like Pamela Geller and Ezra Levant.

By Ali Amad Jan. 15th, 3:16 pm

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What happened at December’s City Council meeting?

What passed, what failed, and everything else you need to know in this run-down of the biggest—and most controversial—votes.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 8th, 4:45 pm

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What’s on the agenda for December’s Toronto City Council meeting?

Your need-to-know guide to this week’s council meeting.

By Sarah Niedoba Dec. 5th, 5:50 am

What’s on the agenda for City Council’s November meeting?

Your need-to-know guide to this week’s Council meeting.

By Sarah Niedoba Nov. 6th, 8:00 pm

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Will Toronto invest in its future?

A close reading of the top bureaucrat's state of the city address.

By Steve Munro Oct. 27th, 3:00 pm

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Toronto voters, candidates still unclear on ward boundaries as election draws near

A decision by the OMB is expected by December 31, or the City risks another term of outdated boundaries.

By Michael Lapointe Oct. 26th, 2:00 pm

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A requiem for @norm

The Norm-mania that swept Toronto in 2015 is dead, and whatever remains is the lingering vanity of a man too proud to admit when he’s finished.

By Will Sloan Oct. 23rd, 3:30 pm

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Cookie baron’s factory lands could become massive new development

The realty company behind Liberty Village is now eyeing 27 acres in south Etobicoke.

By Simon Bredin Oct. 13th, 4:30 pm

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Bloor Street bike lanes and the business of road safety

Instead of attempting to balance parking, driving, greenery, and mercantile concerns, city councillors should prioritize safety above all.

By Albert Koehl and Dr. Eileen Cheung Oct. 11th, 2:54 pm

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City, developer lay out competing visions for downtown’s largest undeveloped space

The rail corridor could become a 21-acre park, or mixed-use area with towers and some green space.

By Michael Lapointe Sep. 26th, 1:00 pm

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Q-and-A: Richard Feren, the man behind @DougFrod

“I have a half-dozen photos of Rob and Doug posing with Trump that I will happily pull out when it’s relevant.”

By Alisha Sawhney Sep. 8th, 1:00 pm

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In Praise of Keezy

What will the city's high-profile chief planner do next?

By Sean Marshall • Photograph courtesy of Jennifer KeesmaatSep. 5th, 5:00 pm

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Toronto Needs Immediate Solutions to Ongoing Homelessness Crisis

The entire shelter system in the city is dangerously overcapacity.

By Alex Verman Apr. 23rd, 9:49 am

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Toronto City Council Agenda Preview: March 2017

Here's your cheat sheet for City Council this week.

By Neville Park Mar. 28th, 11:15 am

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Fewer People Using Transit and More Cars On The Road Would Be Outcome of SmartTrack, Says Metrolinx Study

Unless GO Transit makes major changes, some new SmartTrack stations are almost useless.

By Sean Marshall Mar. 19th, 4:56 pm