Yes, a Hudak led Ontario government would cancel LRT projects in the Big Move, causing major project cancellation losses to sunk costs (many projects are in-flight in planning or construction)…
In a previous post we looked at Seoul’s experience with a free market led surface transit “system.” Seoul has several other important lessons to teach Toronto though. From that excellent…
In a previous post we looked at Seoul's experience with a free market led surface transit "system." Seoul has several other important lessons to teach Toronto though. From that excellent…
In a previous post we looked at Seoul's experience with a free market led surface transit "system." Seoul has several other important lessons to teach Toronto though. From that excellent…
In a previous post we looked at Seoul’s experience with a free market led surface transit “system.” Seoul has several other important lessons to teach Toronto though. From that excellent…
John Macfarlane, editor of The Walrus,* asks the question: When did society turn against its best and brightest and more importantly, why? He was bemoaning the fact that Torontonians had…
These are Toronto’s current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
These are Toronto's current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
These are Toronto's current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
These are Toronto’s current 44 wards listed in order of decreasing population density, expressed in number of people per square kilometre. The colours indicate which pre-amalgamation city a given ward…
Whew! Feels like forever since I was here last. Did I miss anything? Guys? Guys? I kid, of course. When Fearless Leader Kevvyd sent me a note the other day…
One of the big myths still be pushed by Scarborough Subway proponents is that the Federal government’s much touted announcement of $660M (in 2017 dollars, really about ~$450M in today’s)…
Rob Ford says he wants to replace the in-flight project to build the Finch Ave West LRT with a subway. No details of any plan have been released. What could…
Recently resigned member of Toronto Mayor Ford’s executive committee, Paul Ainslie (voted with Ford 80% during this council term) has written a letter to the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council asking…
This afternoon, I gave a presentation on public policy responding to homelessness in Canada, with a focus on the past decade. I gave the presentation at this year’s annual conference…
As part of its push to expand to accommodate jet flights, the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has been advertising that it contributes $1.9 billion to Toronto’s economy. This claim…
Footwork Closing … end of an era! Footwork is one of the best venues for electronic music in Toronto. When I heard that they announced their closing I got freaked…
Despite repeated efforts by Toronto’s mayor to make transportation in the city worse, things are improving. Local condo developers are finding ways to build condo towers that don’t require more…
Rob Ford, Senator Mike Duffy and Senator Pamela Wallin have something in common. They’re all good at contortion moves and dancing. The Canadian public is at awe at the expertise…
Congratulations to Linda McQuaig who won the NDP nomination today to be their candidate for the upcoming Toronto-Centre federal riding. http://www.thestar.com/yourtoronto/education/2013/09/15/linda_mcquaig_wins_ndp_nomination_in_toronto_centre.html
