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Adam Vaughan Declares Island Airport Expansion “Dead”

This Porter flight may be delayed.

By David Hains Oct. 21st, 1:00 pm

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Porter Airlines Planning to Sell Billy Bishop Terminal

The sale is expected to value the terminal at more than $500 million, which the company would channel into expansion.

By Sarah Sweet Aug. 29th, 12:35 pm

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Anshul Kapoor Making Council Bid for Trinity-Spadina

Former No Jets T.O. organizer says grassroots credentials set him apart in a crowded downtown race.

By Desmond Cole Aug. 25th, 3:30 pm

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Porter, Jets, and the Island Airport: A Primer

The issues, questions, and politics involved in Porter's proposal to fly jets out of the island airport.

By David Hains Apr. 1st, 10:30 am

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City Hall Hears From the Public on Porter’s Expansion Plans

Citizens share their views on Porter's proposal for the island airport with council's executive committee.

By David Hains Mar. 25th, 2:26 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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2013 Villain: Porter Airlines

Nominated for: trying to use public space for private interests.

By David Hains • Illustration by Brett LambDec. 31st, 4:12 am

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Duly Quoted: Waterfront Toronto

Waterfront Toronto joins the chorus of voices asking questions about Porter's expansion plans.

By Sarah Sweet Dec. 3rd, 1:30 pm

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Desperately Seeking Jets

Porter's insidious bid for Toronto's waterfront.

By John Barber Nov. 30th, 10:10 am

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A History of Island Airport Expansion Plans

With Porter Airlines trying to expand Billy Bishop Airport, here's a look back at a century of controversy over the site.

By Jamie Bradburn May. 9th, 9:30 am

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City Council to Debate Island Airport Expansion Within Weeks

Mayor Rob Ford wants to reopen the legal agreement that governs Billy Bishop to let Porter fly jets off extended runways there.

By Hamutal Dotan Apr. 23rd, 10:18 pm

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Newsstand: January 9, 2013

There are millions and millions of dollars today in Newsstand, so get ready to read some numbers. In the news: city surplus plus, Gardiner assessment back on at least one table, G-20 top cops court dates moved, and Porter might get a strike or lockout.

By Casey Irvin • Illustration by Brett LambJan. 9th, 8:00 am

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Heroes and Villains 2008: Heroes

By David Topping Dec. 25th, 10:00 am

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Earth to Air Canada

By Jaime Woo Jul. 18th, 11:00 am

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Plane Ticket Prices Rising, TSX Likewise Rising, And Nothin’s Safer Than Tasers!

By Christopher Bird May. 13th, 8:00 am

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Hummingbird Centre De-Hummed, Harper Promises No Vote On Afghanistan, and Britney’s Comeback Not All That

By Christopher Bird Sep. 10th, 9:58 am

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Hard Knock Life For Ontario Orphans, No Pets In The Air, And Lansdowne’s Weight Loss Is Controversial

By Christopher Bird Jun. 22nd, 1:27 pm

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Porter Air Says: Take That, YYZ

By Danu Mandlsohn Jun. 21st, 5:05 pm