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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 20, 2018

June 20, 2018 8:27 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Subway death renews calls for TTC to install platforms barriers; Changes to ward boundaries create confusion and raise concerns; Curbside patios pop up on King Street as city ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 19, 2018

June 19, 2018 8:23 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Here are the four elements of a cyclist-friendly ‘protected intersection’; Annex residents allege heritage home is being intentionally left to rot; Coalition aims to make road ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 18, 2018

June 18, 2018 8:19 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Curious minds drawn to opening of Sidewalk Toronto workshop; Massey Hall gets celebratory sendoff before closing for renovations; Metrolinx board member ... read more

Dundas + Carlaw Heritage Plaque District Launching June 17

Dundas + Carlaw, Plaque District, Heritage Toronto

June 15, 2018 3:45 pm | by Louis-Thomas Kelly | Comments

Toronto is a vibrant city, with a rich history of recognition and celebration of the city’s diverse people and places. This weekend, Heritage Toronto, a charitable non-profit organization seeking ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 15, 2018

June 15, 2018 8:36 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

A pedestrian, a cyclist and a driver share their views of the crisis on Toronto’s streets; Massey Hall squeezes in a star-studded birthday party before closing for two ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 14, 2018

June 14, 2018 8:26 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Dundas-Carlaw history comes to life with heritage plaque district; Developer sues Markham residents over ‘improper’ OMB appeals; Cirque du Soleil is coming soon to a ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 13, 2018

June 13, 2018 8:29 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Mayor Tory announced Vision Zero two years ago Wednesday. 93 pedestrians or cyclists have died on Toronto streets since that date; Toronto expected to host some 2026 World Cup games ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 12, 2018

June 12, 2018 8:29 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

TTC Plans For a Zero-Emission Bus Fleet; Permanent cycle track for Toronto's Prince Edward Viaduct?; NDP's Andrea Horwath speaks on CBC's Metro Morning for 1st time since ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 11, 2018

June 11, 2018 8:18 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

What does losing official party status mean in Ontario?; George Brown College develops a lakeside hothouse for budding designers; Presto to cost TTC millions more ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 8, 2018

June 8, 2018 8:27 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Doug Ford's next challenge is to make sense of his many nonsensical promises; Will Toronto Get More New Streetcars?; Team hunts for clues ... read more

Throwback Thursday: 90 Niagara

June 7, 2018 10:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Around the corner from King and Bathurst in Toronto's King West Village, construction is progressing on Fieldgate Urban's 90 Niagara, a 5-storey, Giannone Petricone Associates-designed ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 7, 2018

June 7, 2018 8:34 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Bombardier has inside track for TTC’s next streetcar order; Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Could Leave Canada's Housing Sector on Shakier Foundation; Unilever redevelopment ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 6, 2018

June 6, 2018 8:33 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Toronto committee will review plans to redevelop massive Unilever site; Once again, the GTA is poised to play kingmaker in an Ontario election; What you can get for $2 ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 5, 2018

June 5, 2018 8:21 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Eglinton Avenue West tops list of worst roads in Toronto; Toronto cycling advocates worry bike-lane progress has stalled on Bloor St.; The need for site-specific ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 4, 2018

June 4, 2018 8:23 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Artists of all types hitting the streets for politically-engaged Luminato Festival; ‘It is disgusting,’ says councillor of city’s failure to regulate rooming ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for June 1, 2018

June 1, 2018 8:27 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Study says improving bus service is the best way to boost transit ridership; TTC Route Service Quality Tracking; With the Greenbelt as their backyard, the environment is ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for May 31, 2018

May 31, 2018 8:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Mayor Tory denounces move to board up hot slides in playground; New Toronto park signs a step in the right direction; City spends $164,000 to boost restaurants ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for May 30, 2018

May 30, 2018 8:29 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Toronto looking for a councillor to replace Chin Lee; The 905 suburbs are where the Ontario election will be won and lost; Danforth Avenue could be in for planning ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for May 29, 2018

May 29, 2018 8:26 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Too early to force landlords to put air conditioning on, says city; Doug Ford pledges Sheppard Subway extension; Toronto foundation plans to honour Irish potato ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for May 28, 2018

May 28, 2018 8:25 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Thousands explore city buildings for annual Doors Open Toronto; Doug Ford once branded himself Toronto’s ‘co-mayor.’ What did he and brother Rob accomplish at City ... read more

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