Posts Filed Under: Toronto Council

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Investing in High-Speed Rail is Long Overdue for Ontario

Fighting climate change, means changing how we travel. Rail has the potential to replace cars and airplanes.

By Tricia Wood Aug. 23rd, 3:30 pm

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Stairway To Stardom: How #Stepgate Put Toronto on the Map

And why we should all be thanking Toronto's crusading columnist, who is still out there chasing the gravy train.

By Jesse Hawken Jul. 21st, 2:45 pm

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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What Politicians Can Learn from the “Intersectionality Awareness Week” Debacle

City Council could do far more to improve the lives of marginalized citizens who are impacted daily by racism, sexism, classism, homophobia, transphobia, and ableism.

By Brittany Andrew-Amofah and Angela Wright Jul. 10th, 10:30 am

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Ignoring Our Climate Responsibility Would Make Mayor Tory As Bad As Trump

Torontonians are demanding real action by City Council on the biggest challenge facing humanity.

By Franz Hartmann Jul. 4th, 1:45 pm

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Mayor Tory Missed Opportunity to Speak Up for Gay Chechens

Human rights organizations like Rainbow Railroad are calling on the Canadian government to grant emergency visas to people trying to escape.

By Marina Tyszkiewicz May. 22nd, 2:00 pm

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Toronto’s Transit Planning Problem Isn’t Politics, It’s Governance

This City does it different than virtually every other jurisdiction in North America.

By Alex Gatien Apr. 20th, 8:15 pm

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“Why Did You Vote to Cut Homeless Shelter Funding, @norm?”

Go ahead. Ask him. See what happens.

By Kieran Delamont Mar. 4th, 11:00 am

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Another Homeless Death On Toronto Streets

People are planning a memorial outside the Mayor's downtown luxury condo.

By Andrea Houston Feb. 19th, 12:02 pm