Posts Filed Under: Torontoist Explains

City Hall Budget Terms, Explained

Confused about what all those budget terms mean? We have you covered.

By David Hains Dec. 5th, 9:30 am

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How Property Taxes Work in Toronto

Everything you need to know about the City's main source of revenue.

By David Hains Dec. 5th, 9:00 am

How Governments Force People to Sell Their Homes and Businesses

It’s called expropriation.

By Will Koblensky Nov. 14th, 2:00 pm

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Why Lower Don Flood Protection is a Necessary Cost

While $1.25 billion is a lot of money, it's the price for prudent Port Lands planning.

By Andrew Reeves Nov. 2nd, 3:30 pm

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How Condo Boards Work in Ontario

Condos are governed by house rules that are sometimes poorly understood. Here's how they work.

By Will Koblensky Oct. 20th, 11:45 am

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How Toronto Became a Hub for Green Roofs

Thanks to a City bylaw, they're popping up like weeds.

By Will Koblensky Sep. 21st, 1:00 pm

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How Section 37 Funds Work (And Don’t Work)

We explain the section of the Planning Act that makes every councillor pull out their hair.

By Neville Park Sep. 20th, 11:00 am

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Oh God, is the Toronto Casino Debate Back Again?

We hope you like reruns!

By Neville Park Aug. 29th, 2:00 pm

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How Pride Toronto’s Dispute Resolution Process Works

Will the complaint against Black Lives Matter Toronto go anywhere?

By Al Donato Jul. 20th, 2:30 pm

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How Property Tax Reassessments Work in Ontario

Property taxes get really confusing. We walk you through how the MPAC reassessment works.

By Jacob Lorinc Jul. 8th, 1:15 pm

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How the Ontario Food Terminal Works

We head inside the fast-paced world of buying and selling produce.

By Conrad Smyth • Photos by Robert EwartMay. 2nd, 11:00 am

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Torontoist Explains: What is Inclusionary Zoning?

Buying and renting a house in Toronto is crazy expensive. Here's how the City could make it more affordable.

By Catherine McIntyre Apr. 4th, 12:30 pm

What You Need to Know About New Carding Regulations

The new regulations come into effect January 1, 2017.

By Victoria Chan Mar. 23rd, 11:30 am

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Torontoist Explains: Where Our City’s E-Waste Goes

Where your broken and outdated devices are laid to rest.

By Manjula Selvarajah Mar. 16th, 9:15 am

Torontoist Explains: How Extreme Cold Weather Alerts Work

It's another frigid day, and the Chief Medical Officer of Health has issued a cold weather alert. Here's what that means.

By Arielle Piat-Sauvé Feb. 11th, 4:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: City Council Revenue Tools

Council's perennial budget woes could be solved with the right mix of revenue tools. Here's what those options are.

By Neville Park Feb. 11th, 11:00 am

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Torontoist Explains: Short Turns

How short turns happen, and why they're decreasing.

By Sean Marshall Feb. 9th, 12:00 pm

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Torontoist Explains: The Social Housing Waitlist

It can take over seven years to get affordable housing in Toronto. Here's why.

By Neville Park Jan. 25th, 11:00 am