Posts Filed Under: humour

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All the Things Toronto Could (and Should) Do With Trump Tower

Kevin O'Leary Tower, anyone?

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 19th, 11:55 am

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Exciting New Revenue Streams for a Cash-Strapped Toronto

If City Council wants to balance the budget so badly, maybe advertising on Airbnb will help.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 5th, 4:00 pm

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I Ate Your Stupid Christmas Tree Lights and There’s Nothing You Can Do About It: Local Squirrel

A chaos-loving squirrel writes an op-ed that explains everything that goes bad in Toronto.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 22nd, 4:30 pm

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The Dark Secret of Why Toronto Exists

Movie Mayor Bert Xanadu provides some answers.

By Bert Xanadu Dec. 12th, 12:00 pm

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A Beginner’s Guide to Electoral Reform

So many options: the Thunderdome, a staring contest, picking a name out of a hat.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 8th, 12:45 pm

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How to Survive Winter in Toronto

Oh god, it's that time of year again.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambNov. 24th, 10:45 am

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It’s My Way or the Subway

The movie mayor on how to make transit work.

By Bert Xanadu Nov. 14th, 3:15 pm

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A Very Spooky Story: The 506 To Hell

It may have reeked of death and been engulfed in fire, but it still had plenty of seats available.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambOct. 27th, 1:15 pm

Here’s Why The Toronto Blue Jays Are Everything

Time, space, physics, hockey—the Jays can conquer it all.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambOct. 13th, 5:15 pm

Bert Xanadu Guides You Through Toronto’s Hidden Infrastructure

Is Toronto secretly built on infrastructure worthy of John Milton, like the fictional movie mayor suggests?

By Bert Xanadu Oct. 12th, 12:15 pm

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All the Toronto Public Library Services Doug Ford Can Use While Writing His Book

Some special service journalism for local author-to-be Doug Ford.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 29th, 1:15 pm

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Who are the Trump Fans in Your Toronto Neighbourhood?

They just want to Make America Great Again.

By Jesse Hawken Sep. 12th, 12:00 pm

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Yes, Toronto Must Have Downtown Parks

But only if they adhere to the Movie Mayor's very strict rules and regulations.

By Bert Xanadu Sep. 7th, 9:30 am

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Students Should Learn About Sex Ed From Everyone *Except* Teachers

That creepy kid Donny has all the answers!

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambSep. 1st, 4:00 pm

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CNE Rides, Games, and Attractions for Overly Anxious People

Or, how to avoid dreaded teenagers.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambAug. 18th, 10:30 am

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A Preview of What Toronto’s Totally Desperate and Predictable 2028 Olympic Bid Could Look Like

How else can we be certified as a World Class City?

By Richard Light • Illustration by Dasha ZolotaAug. 4th, 10:30 am

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An All-Too-Real Fake History of Toronto Transit

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJul. 25th, 10:00 am

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Everyone You Will Meet in Trinity Bellwoods Park This Summer

No trip to Trinity Bellwoods is complete without a slackliner sighting.

By Richard Light • Illustration by Brett LambJul. 7th, 2:30 pm