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Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for August 3, 2018

August 3, 2018 7:21 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

It’s time for Toronto to move on from John Tory’s ‘dithering,’ mayoral rival Jennifer Keesmaat says; Is it Parkdale or Vegandale? Fight intensifies over neighbourhood’s ... read more

Throwback Thursday: Church and Carlton

August 2, 2018 9:15 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

This week's Throwback Thursday considers northeast-facing views overlooking Toronto's Church and Carlton intersection. Captured just a year and a half apart, the two images reveal plenty of ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for August 2, 2018

August 2, 2018 7:23 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Tory targets mayoral rival Keesmaat’s ‘secession’ comments; Doug Ford's Ontario News Now attempts to muzzle media, experts say; Sidewalk Labs' Toronto deal sparks data, innovation ... read more

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

August 1, 2018 7:10 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

The legal case against Ford’s assault on local democracy; Seth Rogen to voice TTC public service announcements; Twitter news outlet Ontario News Now speaks to Doug Ford’s ... read more

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

July 31, 2018 7:17 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Flemingdon Park tenants plan to withhold cheques in rent hike protest; Will lower income voters get drowned out with fewer municipal wards?; Seth Rogen photo with TTC ... read more

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

July 30, 2018 7:13 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

TTC official raised red flags about Bombardier streetcar quality control; Toronto should take province to court over Ford’s plan to slash city council, David Miller ... read more

Daily Headlines: News from the Internet for July 27, 2018

July 27, 2018 7:27 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Doug Ford to slash Toronto council by almost half ahead of fall election; TTC installing gates to block drivers from entering the Queens Quay tunnel; Toronto has lots of room to ... read more

Throwback Thursday: Bremner Boulevard

July 26, 2018 9:05 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

In a few short years, the area of Toronto south of Union Station has witnessed substantial growth. Now known as the South Core in recognition of the area's southward extension of the Financial ... read more

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

July 26, 2018 7:37 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Warnings over Tory’s push for more mayoral power; Blayne Lastman, Mel’s son, decides he won’t run for mayor of Toronto; Eglinton-Lawrence Coun. Josh Colle won't seek ... read more

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

July 25, 2018 7:21 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Days from deadline, no one has signed up to run for mayor of Markham or Vaughan; Toronto's St. Clair Silverthorn library set for expansion and upgrades; Ontario real ... read more

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

July 24, 2018 7:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Toronto city council to consider investing in ‘gunshot detection technology'; City to oppose Queensway condo proposal due to height and site issues; Mount Dennis planning ... read more

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

July 23, 2018 7:26 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

28 per cent of Toronto households don’t have a car — including many suburban homes; Toronto seniors and students living together to save on rent, find ... read more

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

July 20, 2018 7:28 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Former parking enforcement officer who became Twitter famous to run for council on a platform of road safety; Meet Toronto’s tireless sidewalk defenders who help keep our city ... read more

Throwback Thursday: Toronto Skyline from Kensington Market

Throwback Thursday, Toronto skyline, Kensington Market

July 19, 2018 9:00 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Towers have been slowly transforming Toronto's skyline for a century, but the current level of growth has never been matched, and we only have to look back a few years to show tremendous ... read more

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

July 19, 2018 7:30 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Race is on to build the tallest Toronto highrise; Two years in, Toronto’s ambitious plan for new bike lanes is falling behind; More than 6,600 tickets handed to drivers ... read more

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

July 18, 2018 7:41 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

5 streets where Toronto got it right; Hotel-to-condo developments are threatening Toronto’s convention business; Build more diverse housing options to meet demand, Ryerson ... read more

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

July 17, 2018 7:13 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Report shows more people biking to work in 7 suburban areas in Toronto; Significant amount of water damage after fire at Toronto’s Old City Hall; Micro Museums ... read more

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

July 16, 2018 7:31 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Scarborough sign undergoes 'critical structural changes'; Premier Doug Ford removes Ontario’s trade representative in Washington; Hamilton’s Pipeline Trail “liberated a past ... read more

Environmental Sustainability Tops Yorkdale's Roof and Agenda

Green roof at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Toronto

July 13, 2018 4:05 pm | by Louis-Thomas Kelly | Comments

Yorkdale Shopping Centre, where Highway 401 meets Allen Road in North York, has been at the forefront of the Toronto retail market since its construction in 1963. Yorkdale has solidified itself as ... read more

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

July 13, 2018 7:29 am | by Jack Landau | Comments

Metrolinx chair Rob Prichard steps down to give Doug Ford a chance to name replacement; Extension of Bloor St. bike lanes delayed by at least two years; Greater Toronto Area condo ... read more

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