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Throwback Thursday: The Livmore at Bay and Gerrard

Throwback Thursday, Toronto, Livmore, Bay, Gerrard

April 26, 2018 10:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

This week's Throwback Thursday turns back the clocks on a high-rise rental tower at Toronto's Bay and Gerrard intersection. Back in October 2016, construction had recently risen above grade ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018 8:33 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Council approves $1.46-billion SmartTrack plan; Big grey barriers are a point of contention after the Toronto van attack; Sidewalk Labs proposal stirs fears, raises hopes; and ... read more

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Hot Docs Starts Tomorrow: A Few Films to Consider

Aboard a double-decker tram in Hong Kong, from “The Trolley”

April 25, 2018 2:08 pm | by Craig White | Comments

Hot Docs kicks off tomorrow for another year, ten days at various theatres throughout Downtown Toronto, with over 200 films to choose from. There is what feels like a limitless number of issues ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 25, 2018

April 25, 2018 9:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Oakwood Vaughan residents a step closer to creating community hub; The quest to make Yorkville condos more aspirational than detached homes; What Airbnb is doing to ... read more

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Photo of the Day: Sunrise Skyline

April 25, 2018 12:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Today's Photo of the Day features a sunrise view of Toronto's Financial District skyline. Captured by Forum contributor Razz and submitted to our 88 Scott Street Forum thread, this view faces west ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 24, 2018

April 24, 2018 8:48 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Massive investigation into Toronto van attack will shut down Yonge Street for days; As vote looms, here are the facts on Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack plan; Ontario’s basic ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 23, 2018

April 23, 2018 8:43 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Mayor John Tory to make affordable housing the focus of re-election campaign; City staff adjusted numbers to boost case for GO station promised by John Tory, documents ... read more

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

April 20, 2018 8:26 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Site revealed for new Ryerson University campus in Brampton; TTC resumes installation of Presto fare gates; Finch LRT delayed another year; and more news: TTC’s top ... read more

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Throwback Thursday: 87 Peter

April 19, 2018 10:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

A year is all it takes to highlight a big change in Toronto. For this week's Throwback Thursday, we turn the clocks back to February 2017 for a view of construction at Menkes ... read more

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

April 19, 2018 8:19 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

TTC will no longer offer free parking at new Line 1 stations; Peter Gilgan is the new owner of Toronto’s most expensive condo; Councillor calls for inquiry into ... read more

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

April 18, 2018 8:32 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Rexdale residents want childcare in Woodbine casino plans; Mayor’s executive committee approves ‘untested’ financing plan for SmartTrack; ROM to revamp Bloor St. entrance ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 17, 2018

April 17, 2018 8:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Etobicoke development would leave residents next to noisy GO rail yard and ‘advised to close the windows’; Airbnb restrictions up in the air as tourist season ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 16, 2018

April 16, 2018 8:18 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Small Ontario town’s Uber partnership could signal shift for Canadian public transit; Mississauga aims to urbanize a poster child of suburbia; Committee OKs proposal ... read more

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

April 13, 2018 8:27 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Toronto’s housing bubble cost sellers $136 million; We tried to get a copy of the Sidewalk Toronto agreement; Students and disabled customers left out after TTC photo ID shop ... read more

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

April 12, 2018 8:17 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Vaughan condo development buyers frustrated even as money refunded; Cabbagetown daycare proposal refused at city hall over traffic concerns; Toronto condo rents climb 11% in ... read more

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

April 11, 2018 8:33 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Cost of Mayor John Tory’s SmartTrack plan could rise, report shows; Vaughan city council urged to support Thornhill Muslim community development, pending OMB ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018 8:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Governments pledge to protect, expand social housing; Councillor urges more city control over payday establishments; Dan Doctoroff on building the neighbourhood of tomorrow; and ... read more

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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for April 9, 2018

April 9, 2018 8:22 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

The quiet man: Gregg Lintern, Toronto’s new chief planner; Queen’s Park’s Long Overdue Move on Fare Integration; Cabbagetown residents up in arms over proposed daycare; and ... read more

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

April 6, 2018 8:20 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Ontario budget promises new transit and GO discounts, but TTC riders won’t see better service; ‘Hostile architecture’ a growing problem for the homeless, advocates say; It’s time to ... read more