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TransformTO Could Make the City Look Very Different in 2050

The plan for a low-carbon city can move Toronto into the future—if we commit to making it happen.

By Nikhil Sharma Jul. 2nd, 11:21 am

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Another Homeless Death On Toronto Streets

People are planning a memorial outside the Mayor's downtown luxury condo.

By Andrea Houston Feb. 19th, 12:02 pm

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Toronto’s New Budget is Bad for Affordable Housing

The City is failing to fund measures that could improve housing quality and stability.

By Tannara Yelland Feb. 7th, 11:00 am

2015 Hero: Gord Perks

Nominated for: providing the principled opposition that makes city hall a better place.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 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

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Toronto’s Unfunded Parks Plan

Despite being unanimously passed by council in 2013, the City's five-year parks plan remains mostly unfunded, and critics say Toronto needs to do better.

By Andrew Reeves Sep. 17th, 11:15 am

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That Time Gord Perks Told Off the Premier

A look back at a moment in history when the young then-activist took David Peterson to task.

By Kelli Korducki Jul. 30th, 4:45 pm

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The Hidden Costs of Beer in Grocery Stores

A decades-old battle to reuse or recycle drinking containers could mean additional costs to municipalities, argues Councillor Gord Perks.

By Gord Perks (Guest Opinion) Apr. 20th, 3:00 pm

Kensington Responds to City’s Rooming House Consultation

With a multi-neighbourhood consultation, the City hopes to develop an improved policy for often contentious rooming house issues.

By Joyita Sengupta Apr. 15th, 10:30 am

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Hero and Villain of the Week: March 13

Every week, Toronto is filled with Heroes and Villains. These are their stories.

By David Hains • Illustration by Brian BoutinMar. 13th, 4:05 pm

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Skating on Thick Ice

Why we should (and should be allowed to) make the most of Grenadier Pond.

By John Barber Jan. 27th, 11:45 am

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Mammoliti’s Parkdale Slur Met With #ParkdaleLove

After the councillor calls Parkdale a "pedophile district," Parkdale-loving Torontonians take to social media to defend the neighbourhood.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostJun. 17th, 10:15 am

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Poignant PFLAG Ceremony Ends with Mayor Ford Fleeing Media

Goodwill generated by rainbow flag-raising in stark contrast to latest controversy surrounding the mayor.

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Corbin SmithMay. 17th, 6:55 pm

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First Casino Consultation Doesn’t Exactly Go According to Plan

Councillors and residents start parallel meeting out of frustration with the official proceedings.

By Hamutal Dotan Jan. 10th, 9:00 am

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Meeting Reveals Toronto’s Casino Angst

At a committee meeting Wednesday night, politicians, lobbyists, and residents squared off over the idea of a downtown casino.

By Chris Dart Oct. 11th, 9:00 am

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Giorgio Mammoliti Would Kick Gord Perks “in the Nuts and in the Face”

During an interview on the Dean Blundell show this morning, the Ward 7 councillor cut loose.

By Steve Kupferman Oct. 4th, 1:30 pm

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Toronto’s Ombudsman Attacked for Being “Politically Driven”

Tussle breaks out at city council over the integrity of one of Toronto's key accountability officers.

By Hamutal Dotan Oct. 3rd, 1:30 pm

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What’s Next for the Railpath?

The award-winning first phase of the West Toronto Railpath has us impatiently waiting for the results of the phase two feasibility study.

By Jaime Woo Oct. 28th, 9:00 am

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