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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 29, 2014

July 29, 2014 9:06 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Tempers flare before mayoral debate even starts; Is a Lawrence Park home the centre of Toronto’s universe?; Ford says family's business with printing company 'irrelevant'; ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 28, 2014

July 28, 2014 9:28 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Fords helped family client lobby for city print contract; Torontonians turn to social media after sighting of mysterious flying object; Man charged after online post ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 25, 2014

July 25, 2014 8:15 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Will co-op housing work on Toronto Islands?; Give Toronto officers body cameras and Tasers, lethal-force report says; John Tory seeks a ruling before election on integrity ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 24, 2014

July 24, 2014 9:02 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto inundated with complaints over Ford Fest; 416 area codes selling for thousands; Rob Ford, TTC CEO in conflict over sale of tunnel machines; and more ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 23, 2014

July 23, 2014 7:31 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Rob Ford far behind in polls; Metrolinx employees to get pay hike under pre-election deal; Inside Captain John's; and more news... Ford Fest denied liquor licence (Toronto ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 22, 2014

July 22, 2014 8:20 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Etobicoke residents wary of Mikey Ford’s bid to become Toronto councillor; Solar panels already appearing on city-owned buildings; Ford breaks silence on lobbying report, says he did nothing ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 21, 2014

July 21, 2014 7:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Gelatin factory’s odours upset Junction residents; Waterfront Toronto CEO says organization has plenty of oversight; Mayor’s nephew ‘Mikey’ running for councillor in Toronto’s ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 18, 2014

July 18, 2014 7:46 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto's Old Don Jail grounds to get new life; Maple Leafs lone NHL franchise on Forbes Top 50; TTC commissioner pushes for role on Metrolinx board; and more ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 17, 2014

July 17, 2014 9:39 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto man files complaint against Rob Ford for racial slurs; Trees could use protection from Eglinton LRT construction; Opposition parties fear Liberals are planning to ... read more
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Transformation Begins In Toronto's Alexandra Park Community

Sonny Atkinson's community building commemorated in an Alexandra Park mural
July 16, 2014 4:30 pm | by Ingrid Hart | Comments
The sun is setting on the the old Alexandra Park community and the residents that remain here are keeping watch as our neighbourhood begins its massive 10-15 year planned revitilization.  A ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 16, 2014

July 16, 2014 8:04 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto makes $35K from auction of old street signs; Ireland Park reopens to public after four years of isolation; Rob Ford’s first debate since rehab a heated, raucous ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 15, 2014

July 15, 2014 8:19 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Olivia Chow vows to press Ottawa for ban on handguns; Ford brothers baffle with their logic on Crosstown transit project; Overcrowded streetcars, disinterested drivers ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 14, 2014

July 14, 2014 7:41 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Eglinton redevelopment project part of the ‘war on cars,’ Ford brothers say; How Han Dong painted Trinity-Spadina Liberal red; Fort York hopes music fests and fun events ... read more
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Heritage Toronto Honours Cecil Street with Commemorative Plaque

The plaque is officially unveiled, image by Marcus Mitanis
July 11, 2014 1:30 pm | by Marcus Mitanis | Comments
Heritage Toronto and the Ontario Jewish Archives unveiled a plaque on Wednesday commemorating the history of institutions on Cecil Street, located just east of Spadina Avenue and south of College ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 11, 2014

July 11, 2014 9:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
GTA cricket fans closer to domed stadium; Pan Am countdown clock unveiled; Doug Ford rejects claim that mayor is in touch with accused drug dealer; and more ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 10, 2014

July 10, 2014 7:21 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Captain John’s ship may be sold, for real this time; Toronto Pan Am Games countdown begins; Ford stays in seat for Pride ovation, brushes off homophobia charges; and more ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 9, 2014

July 9, 2014 9:18 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Mayoral candidates divided on plan to make Eglinton more cyclist, pedestrian friendly; Rosedale residents delay construction of $1-million Don Valley trail; Toronto remembers ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 8, 2014

July 8, 2014 7:45 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Beer promotion gone wrong diverts rush hour streetcar traffic; Poll has John Tory leading mayoral race; Canada's booming market for $1M homes; and more news...  City takes ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for July 7, 2014

July 7, 2014 8:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
City council to vote on candidates vying to fill vacant seats; Former aide to Karen Stintz backs LRT plan; Why Waterfront Toronto is a good investment; and more news... Doug Ford’s ‘jihad’ ... read more
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Heritage Toronto Offering a Variety of Summer Tours

Tour of Wychwood Barns and St. Clair West. Image by Marcus Mitanis, 06/22/2014
July 4, 2014 1:40 pm | by Marcus Mitanis | Comments
Heritage Toronto is offering a series of walking, bike, bus and boutique tours throughout the summer until the end of October. Since 1949, Heritage Toronto has helped promote the city's vast ... read more

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