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14th Annual Doors Open Toronto Kicks Off at Bridgepoint

Doors Open Toronto 2013, Bridgepoint Hospital, Don Jail

May 24, 2013 3:50 pm | by Jack Landau | Comments

For fans of Toronto architecture and history, with free access to over 150 architecturally, historically, and culturally significant structures across the city, Doors Open Toronto is undoubtedly ... read more

Then and Now: Royal College of Dental Surgeons

Royal College of Dental Surgeons, College & Huron, Toronto, circa 1916

May 24, 2013 9:48 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. Royal College of Dental Surgeons. College and Huron, northeast corner, circa 1916. Now. Daniels Faculty. April 2013. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 9:43 am | by Nada Laskovski | Comments

Mayor Rob Ford's allies prepare to run city; stunning images of every flight in the world; Pan Am Games athletes' village is on track; and more news. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s allies prepare to run ... read more

Five Cool Places to Visit this weekend at Doors Open Toronto

Waterfront Toronto Queens Quay Rendering Downtown

May 23, 2013 5:55 pm | by Devon Johnson | Comments

Doors Open Toronto, the highly anticipated yearly urban-explorathon, is happening this Saturday and Sunday. For thirteen years Doors Open has offered you and me an oppurtunity to peak behind ... read more

Then and Now: King and Spadina Southeast Corner

May 23, 2013 10:55 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. King and Spadina, we are looking at the SE corner. c1909. Kindly sourced by wwwebster. I haven't the faintest how true to life it is but let's assume it's close. Now. May 2013. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 23, 2013

May 23, 2013 10:10 am | by Devon Johnson | Comments

The city has spoken, Pape Station to close for twelve days; suburban cities starting to favor downtown casino, Greater Toronto Area schools not secure; Rob Ford pressured to make statement about ... read more

The Modern Home Tour Comes to Toronto

May 22, 2013 2:20 pm | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments

Getting a chance to step inside and examine your neighbour's home isn't a common occurrence, but with events like Doors Open Toronto and The Modern Home Tour we are more often getting a chance to ... read more

Then and Now: Don Station

May 22, 2013 10:40 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. 'Don Station'. At its original location just a few steps from the southwest pier of the present Queen street east Don River bridge. Sep 12, 1910. That's the earlier first bridge in the ... read more

Then and Now: Convocation Hall, University of Toronto

May 21, 2013 9:58 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. Convocation Hall, University of Toronto, circa 1916. To my eye, one of the stranger buildings in Toronto, Large and impressive, a standout, but somewhat odd. Now. April 2013. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 21, 2013

May 21, 2013 9:53 am | by Izabela Molendowski | Comments

Condominiums becoming part of Toronto's affordable housing tool box; concerns with infrastructure; Toronto casino debate possibly put on hold; and more news. Condos becoming part of ... read more

Architects' Offices Offer Insight at Doors Open Toronto

May 17, 2013 2:00 pm | by Izabela Molendowski | Comments

It's still a whole week away, but the annual Doors Open Toronto is quickly approaching. Amongst the many buildings that will be welcoming guests this year, ten architect's offices ... read more

Then and Now: Ontario Veterinary College, Dundas & University

Ontario Veterinary College, Dundas & University, Toronto, 1916

May 17, 2013 8:12 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. The Ontario Veterinary College. Dundas and University southwest corner, circa 1916. Those of you with good memories may remember I 'did' this corner a few years ago with another Then picture ... read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 17, 2013

May 17, 2013 8:00 am | by Nada Laskovski | Comments

Urban tree canopy makes Toronto liable; highway 427 extension north to Major Mack to be built by 2020; website Gawker claims to have seen video of Rob Ford using crack cocaine pipe; and more ... read more

Then and Now: 14 Adelaide Street East

14 Adelaide Street East, Toronto Electric Light Company, Toronto, 1903

May 16, 2013 9:40 am | by Jeff Low | Comments

Then. 14 Adelaide Street East. Toronto Electric Light Company Office Building, circa 1903. Picture sourced by wwwebster. Now. September 2012. read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 16, 2013

May 16, 2013 9:18 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments

Ford accused of violating city code; LCBO stike looms; Humbertown developer launches appeal to OMB; Police cracking down on scooters parked on sidewalks; anti-casino support grows; and more ... read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 15, 2013

May 15, 2013 8:56 am | by Dylan Giuliano | Comments

Byford looks for consensus on tansit funding; Fords vow to fight Humbertown redevelopment; poll shows residents support city takeover of BIXI; electoral reform on city radar, and More!; and more ... read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 14, 2013

May 14, 2013 9:50 am | by Editor | Comments

Nix tolls for high-occupancy lanes, Horwath demands; electoral reform on city 'radar'; Ontario chamber of commerce backs taxes for transit; and more news. Nix tolls for high-occupancy lanes, ... read more

Daily Headlines: News From The Internet For May 13, 2013

May 13, 2013 9:57 am | by Brandon Leal | Comments

Hamilton opposes urbanism, Metrolinx listens, Transit debate breakdown, history of Toronto subway plans, opposing subway expansion and more news.. The past and the future of Mount Dennis ... read more

Photo of the Day: Eaton Centre Reflections

May 13, 2013 12:00 am | by Editor | Comments

Today's photo of the day comes from mcfrcrandall, via the UrbanToronto Flickr pool. The Toronto Eaton Centre provides many great opportunities for photographers. This particular image ... read more

Waterfront Toronto's Public Art Competition Paves Way For More Creative City

Waterfront Toronto competition, West Don Lands Public Art Strategy

May 10, 2013 3:30 pm | by Izabela Molendowski | Comments

In a city that is growing as quickly as Toronto, and where one new high-density neighbourhood might be mistaken for the next, public art will have an increasing role to play in helping to create ... read more

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