I think it’s time for Rob Ford to “leave” office, and “move on”. – Constitutional law expert and University of Saskatchewan professor Dwight Newman appeared on Richard Brown Wednesday afternoon, and believes the city law could survive if they argued the protest is unsafe. “Being there overnight during the winter, the city could certainly argue […]
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openalex: Is Toronto Lost?
Has Toronto lost its way? That’s been the word on the street, and pretty much everywhere else, since Mayor Ford took office a little less than a year ago.But as colourful as his first 11 months have been, it’s a bit disingenuous to lay all the ci…
Continue readingThe Progressive Economics Forum: The Privatization of Social Housing
Last weekend, I spoke on a panel at the Annual Conference of the Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association. The panel was inspired in large part by the recent debate in Toronto over Mayor Rob Ford’s attempt to sell social housing units to private buyers. The panel, entitled “To Privatize or Not to Privatize? That is the question,” included myself, Vince Brescia (President and CEO […]
Continue readingMapping the concentration of poverty in Toronto
It is no secret that income inequity and poverty have grown while the middle class has been decimated in the past three decades, well here are two maps created by the Cities Centre at the U of T, that vividly demonstrate this injustice and the polariza…
Continue readingThings Are Good: UforChange: Culture for a Better World
UforChange is all about using art and culture to make the world a better place! They focus on St. Jamestown in Toronto and have had great success engaging their community through participating in art projects that make the neighbourhood more welcoming and a great place to be.
UFORCHANGE: Creative Culture,Better World from Mad Ruk Entertainment on […]
Continue readingThe Progressive Right: I Really Want to Stop … But …
As much as I don’t like the man’s politics, I am starting to feel a bit sorry for Rob Ford.Whatever you may feel for Rob Ford, I can’t imagine conservatives wanting a mayor that attracts this type of negative attention on a nearly constant basis …Sch…
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Fordzilla and the Princess Warrior
I didn’t really want to write anything about this surrealistic confrontation, between Rob Ford, the grotesque Mayor of Toronto, and the Princess Warrior.Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is apologizing for using the “f-word” during a 911 phone call but denie…
Continue readingThings Are Good: Toronto Bans Shark Fins
Toronto has joined other cities around the world in banning the consumption and commercialization of shark fins. The vote was almost unanimous with only three people in council (including the worst mayor Toronto has seen) supporting the killing of sharks for soup. Everyone else on council knew better and supported the ban.
Eric from WildAid […]
The Progressive Right: Ford Pulls a Rowlands
Remember when Toronto mayor June Rowlands banned the Barenaked Ladies from performing at a City Hall function?Here’s Rob Ford’s turn – he called the cops on Marg Delahunty.
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CANADIAN POLITICS:STOP PUBLIC HOUSING PRIVATIZATION IN ONTARIO:The following appeal is from the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP).***************Stop the Sell Off of Toronto Community Housing!STOP THE SELL OFF OF TORONTO HOUSING!Statement fro…
Continue readingDriving The Porcelain Bus: More gangster politics/backroom dealing from Ford Nation
NOW Magazine // Daily // News // Mammoliti slams door on councillorsGiorgio Mammoliti, acting on behalf of the mayor, barred councillors Kristyn Wong-Tam and Janet Davis from the recent Child Task Force meeting. The meeting was supposed to be an open m…
Continue readingDriving The Porcelain Bus: Toronto mayor Ford still confused after provincial election. Better chance now for Transit City comeback
NOW Magazine // Daily // News // Transit City’s minority reportExcerpts:The results of the provincial election have encouraged progressives still holding out hope for the resurrection of Transit City. Councillor Adam Vaughan is among the devotees wa…
Continue readingEdwin Current: Quimby on TTC and ‘Exploiting Students for Gravy?’ Really? @TOMayorFord
Surprise! Surpirse!Mayor Ford is having trouble getting private investment for his own Transit Plan which offers less service to the city at nearly double the cost. But his plan has an extended Sheppard subway line!!(note sarcasm) So what is…
Continue readingEdwin Current: Quimby on TTC and ‘Exploiting Students for Gravy?’ Really? @TOMayorFord
Surprise! Surpirse! Mayor Ford is having trouble getting private investment for his own Transit Plan which offers less service to the city at nearly double the cost. But his plan has an extended Sheppard subway line!!(note sarcasm) So what is he doing about it? Is he taking a look at who
Continue readingEdwin Current: If You Feed Them, They’ll Never Leave
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Since the election in Ontario is over, I’ve been paying some attention to the Occupy movements around the world. I’m not sure what my take on it is yet but I do know that the distribution of wealth is becoming less and less spread out and there’s
Continue readingEdwin Current: If You Feed Them, They’ll Never Leave
Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Since the election in Ontario is over, I’ve been paying some attention to the Occupy movements around the world. I’m not sure what my take on it is yet but I do know that the distribution of wealth is becoming less and less spread out and there’s
Continue readingEdwin Current: If You Feed Them, They’ll Never Leave
Happy Thanksgiving Canada!Since the election in Ontario is over, I’ve been paying some attention to the Occupy movements around the world. I’m not sure what my take on it is yet but I do know that the distribution of wealth is becoming less and l…
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: Occupy Bay Street?
The launch of Canada’s “revolution” against the “1 percent” is planned for October 15th. Unfortunately, they can’t even seem to get the URL of the website correct… So, not off to a terribly auspicious start on the organizational front. Unless … Continue reading →
Rob Ford: We’re Great Because He Is
There’s much to discuss in this article, but I thought I’d amaze you with this tidbit concerning Mayor Ford’s deep affection for the City of Toronto:…asked what he loves about Toronto, the mayor said: “This is a great city. We’ve cleaned it up, t…
Continue readingCities—the provincial option
The possibility of Toronto becoming a province has popped up in the news again. The idea has floated around for years, supported by a variety of civic thinkers including the urban guru Jane Jacobs.The idea has considerable merit and not only for Toront…
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