Tag Archives: Toronto

The final days of a brutal municipal election

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

Toronto’s municipal election will take place in a few days, on Monday, October 22. A few months ago, I was energized by the possibilities a 47 ward council would bring, with several open races where new voices could be elected. … Continue reading →

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Why closing Toronto’s public golf courses is a boon to the public

Posted on October 9, 2018 by

Dentonia Park Golf Course Yesterday, Thanksgiving Monday, mayoral candidate Jennifer Keesmaat proposed closing three of Toronto’s five municipally-owned golf courses. Keesmaat, Toronto’s previous chief planner, pointed out that the municipal golf courses operate at a loss, and that $10 million … Continue reading →

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How do you solve a problem like Mammoliti?

Posted on September 5, 2018 by

Giorgio Mammoliti, long-time Toronto City Council, is a great poster child for what’s wrong with municipal politics. Arrogant and obnoxous, Councillor Mammoliti has made a name for himself by flouting council rules and election laws, by demeaning his constituents, picking … Continue reading →

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Why Doug Ford’s plan for 25 Toronto wards is an attack on local democracy

Posted on August 1, 2018 by

Map of Doug Ford’s proposed 25 wards and the City Council-approved 47 ward boundaries Late last week, the newly elected Ontario Progressive Conservative government announced that they would be imposing a new electoral map on the City of Toronto, a … Continue reading →

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Two-hour transfers are finally coming to the TTC

Posted on July 24, 2018 by

At its board meeting on July 10, the Toronto Transit Commission finally approved two hour transfers for passengers paying by Presto. This is great news that has been a long time coming. The TTC expects that the new policy will … Continue reading →

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Mapping the 2018 candidates for Toronto’s 47 wards (Updated)

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

September 10, 2018 This morning, the Ontario Superior Court ruled against Bill 5, finding that the bill  “substantially interfered with the municipal candidate’s freedom of expression that is guaranteed under [Section 2(b) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.]” Barring … Continue reading →

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Pedestrian flags at crosswalks are not a solution

Posted on March 10, 2018 by

Pedestrian crossing in Dartmouth Nova Scotia equipped with pedestrian flags A Toronto Star article this weekend profiled three elementary school students installing pedestrian flags at local residential intersections near their school in Leaside. Pedestrian flags are not a new idea; they … Continue reading →

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