Posts Filed Under: “Pam McConnell”

Tributes Pour In Honouring Councillor Pam McConnell

"Toronto lost one of it's biggest social justice champions with the passing of Pam McConnell. She was a guiding light for us all."

By Maria Calleja Jul. 10th, 1:00 pm

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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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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

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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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A Look at Council’s 20-Year Poverty Reduction Strategy

After a year of community consultations, council will decide on Tuesday whether to adopt a sweeping strategy to boost equity and opportunity for all Torontonians.

By Catherine McIntyre Nov. 3rd, 9:00 am

Community Voices Poverty Reduction Strategy Priorities

Community shows concern for poverty reduction, and urges action.

By Joyita Sengupta Jun. 4th, 2:15 pm

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New Poverty Reduction Strategy Confronts Old Challenges

Residents at a poverty reduction meeting want to see action on transit, child care, and affordable housing.

By Desmond Cole Feb. 18th, 1:45 pm

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Joe Cressy Making Council Bid in Trinity-Spadina

After a failed run for MP in Trinity-Spadina, the activist and former Olivia Chow staffer is setting his sights on municipal government.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 5th, 1:40 pm

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Paula Fletcher Seeks Re-Election in Toronto-Danforth

The three-term councillor, who won a close contest in 2010, is looking to hold on to her Ward 30 seat.

By Desmond Cole Sep. 4th, 3:10 pm

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Putting the “Park” in Regent Park

The latest phase of the neighbourhood's revitalization officially opened on the first day of summer.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 23rd, 11:14 am

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Regent Park Revitalization: Phase Three

Mixed housing and athletic grounds mark the next stage of Regent Park's transformation.

By Jamie Bradburn • Photos by GIORDANO CIAMPINIMay. 14th, 4:45 pm

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Executive Remains Elusive for Council’s Women

Women were elected in record numbers in 2010, but you wouldn't know it by looking at council's most influential committee.

By Desmond Cole Nov. 30th, 12:45 pm

Toronto Island Farm Could Be Saved By a Big Donation

Centreville amusement park's operator has put up $30,000 to keep Far Enough Farm running.

By Steve Kupferman Jun. 7th, 1:20 pm

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Newsstand: April 20, 2012

Let's be honest, it might rain today. But more importantly: Toronto police may change the way they deal with people who have a mental illness; gone are the days of tinny, hideously outdated, pre-recorded "O Canada" renditions—for Catholic school kids; a battle between comic convention companies pits Comicon against Comic Con; and Far Enough Farm may not get far enough.

By Jodie Shupac Apr. 20th, 8:00 am

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Davy Had A Bad, Bad Day

By Jonathan Goldsbie Jul. 17th, 5:30 pm

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Exit, Pursued By Kyle Rae

By Jonathan Goldsbie Jun. 22nd, 3:15 pm

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SOS—Save Our Sam’s

By David Topping Jun. 14th, 2:15 pm

St. James Town Festival Feud

By Chris Tindal Jun. 8th, 12:11 pm