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The city’s 311 customer service system may not be serving all Torontonians equally, according to a recent study by three graduate students at the University of Toronto. By comparing the areas of the city where 311 service requests originate with ...

Robin Careless – 25 metres. That’s currently the recommended separation between tall towers in Toronto. And city planners like this rule so much that they want to amend the official plan to make it law, at least for one block ...

Dennis Hanagan – A new “Union Station” is envisioned for Downtown Toronto’s east end near the Don River, according to the CEO of First Gulf Corp. David Gerofsky spoke in the Distillery District March 25 during a public discussion called ...

Eric Morse – In the fall of 2013, the Cabbagetown Residents’ Association (Gerrard to the Necropolis and the Don to Parliament) conducted a survey of its residents. Over 200 replied. The results, which are posted in full on the CRA ...

Dennis Hanagan – A preliminary plan for the northwest corner of Front and Spadina would see a mixed-use development of retail, office and residential space bringing about 8,000 dwellers to the site and 5,000 jobs. It was presented April 14 ...

Michael Schwartz – Since Dwight Peters became the new president of the St Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) after its AGM on April 14, he has lost no time in encouraging residents to become involved. “My rallying cry over the next ...

In yet another blow to Toronto Community Housing (TCHC), tenants are once faced with failed leadership and uncertain futures. Toronto Ombudsman, Fiona Crean, confirmed   in her report released today, Unrule(y) Behaviour – An Investigation into Toronto Community Housing Corporation’s Human ...

The Jane’s Walk Project Office is reaching out to connect with the voices and stories of people living Downtown. Jane’s Walk is a global movement of free, locally led walking tours inspired by iconic writer and urban activist Jane Jacobs. ...

Toronto is one step closer to being free from the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) March 31, after the Ontario Legislature’s finance committee agreed to hold hearings to discuss MPP Rosario Marchese’s Bill 20, Respect for Municipalities Act (City of Toronto). ...

After almost a year of constant lobbying and advertising, Porter Airlines’ push to expand the Island Airport is stalling with City Council’s adoption of the staff recommendation for tiered negotiations and severe additional conditions attached. “Today’s City Council decision is ...