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A local streetcar crisis overshadowed the agenda at the Corktown Residents’ and Business Association (CRBA) monthly meeting Nov. 1. Partway through the question period, Jason Mednick—a resident of the King/Sumach area (who would not disclose his name to The Bulletin ...

“All politics is local,” said Tip O’Neill in 1935. He might have added: some issues are perennial, and some elephants—especially those that might want to sit down on Parliament St.—never leave the room. All of which verities manifested on Oct. ...

Dennis Hanagan— A Ryerson urban planning student got his wish at Toronto community council in October when he said it was his responsibility to oppose an 80-storey tower proposed for Elm St. just west of Yonge. “It’s my duty to ...

Due Diligence Report on the proposed Port Lands Flood Protection Project. The Report provides greater certainty on the cost estimate, schedule and risks associated with the proposal to naturalize the mouth of the Don River, provide flood protection to the ...

Brian Iler — PortsToronto (in the week of Oct. 10, 2016) announced it has approved a massive expansion of the Island Airport passenger terminal, adding some 27,000 square feet of space and an eleventh gate. This announcement came as a complete ...

Paulette Huebert Touby — The new Broadview Hotel let its guard down Oct. 5—literally—removing the scaffolding that has been surrounding the building for over a year while a complete reno took place under the auspices of ERA Architects. Streetcar Developments ...

The union representing front line workers at the Toronto Transit Commission says that TTC management should consult with the public, particularly TTC riders, before forging ahead with a plan to eliminate subway guards. Toronto Transit Workers’ Local 113 President Bob ...

Deborah Crane — I wrote this to Councillor Pam McConnell with a concern that many of us are having with the new street lights that have recently been installed: While we realize the importance of safety in our community and how serious ...

IN THE DISTRICT Commerce Court, in partnership with Heritage Toronto, provided architectural walking tours at lunch-time, every Tuesday for the months of July and August as part of their Culture, Activities and Music Program (Summer CAMP Series). These tours provided ...

Zach Lewsen — Shava, one of five Community Organizers on the More Moss Park team, talked to us about her passions, personal experiences and – most of all – her connection to Moss Park. She speaks about how and why ...