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Cyclists are frustrated with the slow roll-out of the City’s bike plan

Bike lanes are more vigilantly monitored, but the City is still soft-pedalling expansion of cycling infrastructure

By Alisha Sawhney Sep. 6th, 1:00 pm

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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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Council Spends The Day Debating Whether or Not To Continue Funding Pride Toronto. Again

After a long, and at times hostile debate, City Council votes in favour of giving Pride Toronto its $260,000 grant.

By Kieran Delamont May. 27th, 2:10 pm

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A New Vision for Mirvish Village

The latest proposed design includes the retention of the Honest Ed’s laneway, rental housing units, and more heritage buildings.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 6th, 11:20 am

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Toronto Takes (Baby) Steps Toward Making Recreational Drug Use Safer

Compared to some other cities, the current approach to drug safety at Toronto raves and concerts is far from progressive.

By Kieran Delamont Jan. 27th, 9:30 am

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There’s a $1 Million Subsidy for Toronto’s Top Water Polluters

Council keeps voting for a subsidy that gives an incentive to the city's water polluters. Why?

By Cara Sabatini Dec. 14th, 10:43 am

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Build Toronto Torn Between Affordable Housing and Making Money

How should City agencies balance social responsibility with financial needs?

By Erik Mclaren May. 11th, 2:30 pm

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Bike Lanes on Bloor Street’s Horizon

A public consultation for a new cycling infrastructure showed a long-discussed plan is wheeling closer to reality.

By Stephanie DePetrillo Dec. 3rd, 3:00 pm

Toronto Music Officer Mike Tanner Tunes into the Local Scene

Toronto's music officer looks to the city's musical community for guidance in a preliminary town hall.

By Michael Rancic Apr. 28th, 11:40 am

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What’s in Store for Honest Ed’s

Plans for the site could involve rental housing, a public market, a car-free stretch on Markham—and, of course, condos.

By Sarah Sweet Sep. 15th, 2:30 pm

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Rob Ford Faces Conflict of Interest Allegations Once Again

The mayor voted against raising fees on companies participating in a City wastewater treatment program—including Deco.

By Graeme Bayliss • Photo by Christopher DrostAug. 20th, 10:45 am

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Poll: Majority of Torontonians Want to See Cyclists Licensed

But polls have said such things before—and it's never going to happen.

By David Hains May. 7th, 4:25 pm

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Province to Invest $25M in Cycling

The investment will help create a cycling infrastructure across the province.

By Megan Marrelli Apr. 15th, 12:15 pm

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Porter Airlines Wants You to Know It Needs Your Help

A simple "vote for your favourite new destination" exercise turns into a plea for support.

By Sarah Sweet Mar. 17th, 11:26 am

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Duly Quoted: Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly, on Early Morning Hockey and Beer

By Sarah Sweet Feb. 13th, 11:30 am

2013 Hero: No Casino Toronto and Mike Layton

Nominated for: standing up for a city that puts its residents first.

By Todd Aalgaard • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 31st, 1:42 am

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City Council Passes a Surprise Freeze on Bathurst Street Retail and Services

The proposed Kensington Market Walmart will be affected, along with other properties.

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 19th, 4:15 pm

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Trinity Bellwoods Booze Meeting Produces Plenty of Ideas, Few Firm Answers

Councillor Mike Layton says the community meeting was meant to be about park safety, not alcohol.

By Chris Dart Jul. 5th, 9:30 am

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