Posts Filed Under: “josh matlow”

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Private Parkettes Are No Substitute for Real Public Space

Are surveillance cameras and private security guards in pseudo-public spaces creating invisible gated communities within the city?

By Nikhil Sharma Aug. 21st, 12:15 pm

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The Downtown Relief Line Still Being Debated After More Than a Century

Mayor John Tory continues his stand-off with the Province to demand it fund transit projects, rather than even considering raising property taxes.

By Kieran Delamont May. 26th, 8:30 am

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Watch John Tory Lose His Cool When Questioned About the Scarborough Subway

John Tory evades transit questions, loses cool, and echoes history.

By Torontoist Jul. 14th, 1:30 pm

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Council Needs to Re-evaluate the Scarborough Subway

The old John Tory wouldn't have stood for this.

By Jean-Pierre Boutros Jun. 20th, 1:00 pm

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Development Signs Could Become Less Boring, More Readable

Worthwhile Toronto initiative could see the City "sell democracy" through better design.

By Leah Jensen May. 20th, 3:00 pm

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Public Works: Raising the Bar for Development Projects

Portland has told its city planners to scrutinize development proposals for neighbourhood compatibility, nature preservation, and other factors. Here's why Toronto can't be that firm.

By Peter Goffin Mar. 3rd, 9:00 am

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What’s on Council’s Agenda: August 2014

Here's what city council will be debating at this month's meeting—the last of the current term.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Michael ChrismanAug. 25th, 11:06 am

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Duly Quoted: Josh Matlow, on Union-Pearson Express Train Fare

The councillor believes the anticipated $20–30 ticket price is unaffordable and unfair.

By Graeme Bayliss Aug. 19th, 12:27 pm

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A New Task Force Aims to Bring City Councillors, School Officials to the Table

Relations between the City and its school boards haven't always been warm, but a new task force hopes to change that.

By Jennifer Hough Aug. 21st, 10:00 am

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Rob Ford’s Diversity Distraction

Mayor Rob Ford styles himself as a champion of diversity. So why doesn't he use his political power to that effect?

By Desmond Cole • Photos by Christopher DrostOct. 10th, 3:15 pm

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Duly Quoted: Josh Matlow

"If we are promising people that we are going to build subways, that we're going to expand transit, that we want to improve state of good repair, deal with the current overcrowding on the current lines, then we need to get real. "

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 26th, 11:00 am

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Newsstand: March 28, 2012

There's nothing like Wednesday to put a mean spring in your step. Whatever that means. So anyway: Rob Ford goes all "next election" on our asses; more (potential) scandal for the TCHC; low-income families continue to get screwed over; municipalities near Toronto want us to stop using them as dumping grounds; and Luminato loses provincial funding as part of the 2012 budget.

By Jodie Shupac Mar. 28th, 8:00 am

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A Hot Time in the Old Town Hall Meeting Last Night

Scarborough's transit desires and the St. Clair construction bogeyman loomed over last night's transit forum in North Toronto.

By Jamie Bradburn Feb. 29th, 12:30 pm

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City Hall Zingers: October 24, 2011

Bringing our sketchbook to City Hall.

By Chloe Cushman Oct. 26th, 10:00 am

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Duly Quoted: Doug Ford

By Hamutal Dotan Sep. 18th, 5:43 pm

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Squaring Off at Yonge and Eglinton

By Jamie Bradburn Mar. 30th, 12:00 pm