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Toronto's Junction Community Creating a Hub for Itself

Junction Commons Project
April 17, 2014 5:35 pm | by Salena Barry | Comments
The Junction is one of Toronto's most interesting neighbourhoods. Untouched by gentrification until relatively recently, the area which is home to a broad mix of blue collar and professional ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 17, 2014

April 17, 2014 7:33 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Robyn Doolittle moving to Globe and Mail; Liberals say transit funds will be first-come, first-serve; Rob Ford to kick off mayoral campaign tonight; and more news... TCHC’s Gene Jones may find job ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 16, 2014

April 16, 2014 7:55 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto's west side goes dark due to power outage; Toronto police board concerns end in costly review; Ontario's $25 million bike infrastructure promise; and more news... Toronto Islands community ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for April 15, 2014

April 15, 2014 9:30 am | by Devon Johnson | Comments
April showers bring May flowers? Not likely! Toronto experiencing freezing rain and snow today; Toronto transit debate heats up as DRL & GO Transit are considered priorities; Toronto home ... read more
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Hot Docs 2014 has plenty for Urban and Architectural Enthusiasts

April 12, 2014 1:20 pm | by Craig White | Comments
If you find yourself glued to UrbanToronto for stories about Toronto's changing urban form, new buildings, and the urban experience, then you're a pretty good candidate to fill seats at the Hot ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for April 11, 2014

April 11, 2014 9:21 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Pearson Airport can't handle severe weather; Addressing Toronto's transit deficit; CBC to cut 657 jobs and no longer compete for pro sports rights; and more news... City Councillors want OMB ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From the Internet for April 10, 2014

April 10, 2014 9:44 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
City may start accepting cellphone payments for parking; Transit expert has ideas to improve TTC and GO service; Rob Ford wants streetcars off Toronto streets; and more news... Toronto may start ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 9, 2014

April 9, 2014 7:34 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Housing market faces crucial spring test; Toronto slaughterhouse under creditor protection; Luminato's 2014 lineup unveiled; and more news... Canadian housing market faces crucial spring test ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 8, 2014

April 8, 2014 9:13 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Outside attack ads proliferate in Toronto Mayoral race; Island Airport tunnel construction continues despite delays; Volunteer drive kicks off for 2015 Pan Am Games; and more news...  Outside ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 7, 2014

April 7, 2014 9:24 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Metrolinx looking for short term fixes to transit with Downtown Relief Line decades away; Toronto to outline 2014 construction projects; and more news... Metrolinx looking for short-term fixes to ... read more
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Bloor Street Partnership Promotes Toronto Cultural Gems

Bloor Street Culture Corridor launch, Toronto, Culture
April 4, 2014 9:40 pm | by Salena Barry | Comments
The establishment of a new Arts and Culture district for Toronto, the Bloor Street Culture Corridor, was celebrated at L'espresso Bar Mercurio on Bloor at St. George this Wednesday. The ... read more
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Tafelmusik Reworks Trinity-St. Paul's for Baroque Music Lovers

The Tafelmusik team: Bob Essert, Anne Minors, Edwin Rouse, Tricia Baldwin
April 4, 2014 9:40 pm | by Craig White | Comments
For Torontonians, and for those beyond our city's boundaries who keep track, the question of whether or not Toronto is a great city—all too often couched in terms of us being "Word Class" or ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 4, 2014

April 4, 2014 9:16 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
A baby step forward for Toronto food trucks; John Tory's 10 commandments; TTC looks to York Region for transit answers; and more news... Rob Ford: ‘Your block is dead,’ Lisi threatens Dixon ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 3, 2014

April 3, 2014 9:40 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Bill Clinton on Rob Ford and Canadian stereotypes; Toronto looking into a FIFA World Cup bid for 2026; City council to debate BMO Field expansion funding; and more news... YouTube video mocks Rob ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For April 2, 2014

April 2, 2014 7:51 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Some grocers not pleased about LCBO Express plan; Chapters at Richmond and John to close; City green lights further island airport expansion negotiations, and more news... Big Idea: Use air ... read more
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CN Tower to be Re-Clad in time for Pan Am Games

The CN Tower and its new entry pavilion, completed last year, Toronto
April 1, 2014 10:45 am | by Craig White | Comments
The Canada Lands Company in conjunction with the City of Toronto's 2015 Games Readiness Office have announced the first of the major clean-up projects planned for Toronto in advance of next ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For March 31, 2014

March 31, 2014 9:24 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
A new name, new look and new prices for Bixi bikeshare program; Gardiner traffic expected to worsen in one month; Transit advocacy group singles out Transportation Minister Glen Murray, and more ... read more
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'Before Ontario' Looks at Our Home Prior to European Arrival

Cover of Before Ontario: The Archeology of a Province, McGill-Queen's University
March 28, 2014 10:40 am | by Salena Barry | Comments
On Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 to 8 PM, the Toronto Reference Library will launch Before Ontario: The Archeology of a Province, a newly published book detailing the archeological evidence on the ... read more
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Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For March 28, 2014

March 28, 2014 9:37 am | by Jack Landau | Comments
Toronto city manager clarifies Ford's $1 billion claim; City councillors want less secrecy on hazardous rail cargo; Jimmy Kimmel calls out Mayoral candidates for not mentioning drugs in debate; ... read more
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Section 37 Money Provides New Park For Roncesvalles Village

Dundas Roncesvalles Peace Park, Toronto, by Mary Tremain of Plant Architect
March 27, 2014 2:40 pm | by Salena Barry | Comments
While some Toronto residents will be staying indoors this Saturday evening, flicking the switches off and lighting candles for WWF's Earth Hour, and others will just ignore it all, a ... read more

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