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Volume IX No. VIII

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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City Politics

Rae reflects on almost two decades of Downtown transformation

When I was first elected in 1991, George Bush Sr. was in the White House and Brian Mulroney was in Sussex Drive. The intervening 19 years have been an enormous journey of growth for me, but more dramatically for the downtown and City of Toronto.“Gay City Councillor Kyle Rae” was the label that just ... Full Story

Mayoral Election: Backgrounders on city governance

The City of Toronto is ostensibly democratic and run by legitimately elected officials accountable to the people every four years. But the City is so large, it has so many responsibilities, the nooks and crannies of its operations are so arcane in some respects that some Toronto citizens feel they h... Full Story

WiFi in schools harmful to kids: Expert

American Public Health Researcher Susan Clarke says parents of children in Ontario schools should not accept microwave transmitters for WiFi in classrooms because it can make their children feel sick."The symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, insomnia, and even erratic speeding heart rates ... Full Story

Candidates discuss issues confronting a senior-friendly Toronto

Mayoral hopefuls Joe Pantalone, Rocco Rossi, Sarah Thomson, Rob Ford and Giorgio Mammoliti met at the Mid-Toronto Community Services (MTCS) annual general meeting to the discuss the most pressing issues confronting seniors living in the Downtown core, as well as all the 334,000-plus Torontonians ... Full Story

Fluoride in water a danger?

Analysis of data from Statistics Canada has fueled a conclusion that the addition of fluoride to the drinking water in Ontario may have no positive impact on dental health. The data compare Ontario—the province with the highest amount of fluoridation—to Quebec, which greatly limits the addition o... Full Story

Pamela Taylor to run as PC candidate in by-election

Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak recently announced that Pamela Taylor will be the Ontario PC Candidate in the Toronto Centre by-election. "I am delighted to have an excellent candidate like Pamela Taylor representing our Ontario PC team in Toronto Centre." says Hudak, "Ms. Taylor will stand up... Full Story

Joe Pantalone announces run for mayor

Veteran councillor Joe Pantanlone, who represents Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina, has decided to throw his hat in the ring as a Toronto mayoral candidate. He has served for six years as deputy mayor for NDP friend David Miller. Son of a sharecropper from Sicily, he arrived here at age 3 and ran... Full Story

John Tory pulls name out of Toronto mayoral race

Former provincial Tory leader John Tory, now a radio talk-show host has announced that he won’t be running for Mayor of Toronto. It makes perfect sense. For one thing, he was a businessman. Running a municipal bureaucracy is nothing like running a business, despite the rightwing’s insistence that it... Full Story

Glen Murray nominated Liberal candidate in Toronto Centre

Glen Murray - President and CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute, social advocate, and environmentalist - has been nominated as the Liberal candidate in the provincial riding of Toronto Centre. The by-election was called earlier today for Thursday, February 4th. "I have spent my life workin... Full Story

TPA report coverup reveals 10-year contract

Recently, the Toronto Port Authority quietly released a “Special Examination” of its activities for the five-year period ending December 31, 2008 – virtually all of which was during (now) Natural Resources Minister Lisa Raitt's term as its CEO. Portions of the examination, conducted b... Full Story

Chow: Stephen Harper put padlock on House of Commons

Happy New Year! I wish everyone peace, good health and success in 2010, and look forward to continuing to stand with you for the issues that matter most. Everyone is resuming work in January and so should Parliament. While I am eager to roll up my sleeves and work hard to create jobs for t... Full Story

Date looms for Gardiner groups

After a marathon of debates and discussion, the finish line looms for the long awaited completion of the East Gardiner Expressway Environmental Assessment study pushed ahead by Toronto’s successful bid to stage the 2015 Pan Am Games. Direct decisions about the Gardiner is not based on the ... Full Story

Harper pot law could imprison renters

The Beyond Prohibition Foundation is telling reporters and news outlets to get their facts straight on the impact of the Senate amendments to Bill C-15, legislation that imposes mandatory jail terms on certain drug offences. "Unfortunately the media has flubbed its coverage of the Senate amend... Full Story

Now's your chance to run for municipal office

Nominations for the City of Toronto 2010 municipal election may be filed beginning January 4, 2010 for the offices of Mayor, Councilor and school board Trustee. Candidates must provide a declaration of qualification, proof of qualifying address within the city of Toronto or school board jurisdiction... Full Story

Renato Discenza appointed CEO of Invest Toronto

The board of directors for Invest Toronto gave unanimous support to the appointment of Renato Discenza as the agency’s Chief Executive Officer. Discenza’s appointment takes effect in mid-January. He will replace the beleaguered Michael Bryant as CEO. Bryant stepped down in September afte... Full Story

Harper's Police-State BIll C-6 nears passage

Bill C-6, the Government’s proposed Consumer Product Safety Act, is now before the Senate. Last Thursday, I tabled amendments to the powers of an inspector under the bill. The Government wants those amendments rejected. I would like to set the record straight about why those amendments are necess... Full Story

Kyle Rae to step down as ward 27 councilor

Toronto’s first openly gay municipal politician has decided to quit after 18 years of city politics. Representing downtown Toronto since 1991, Rae has been a strong advocate of revitalizing the residential heart of the city. As one of Toronto's principle gay rights advocates, Rae has... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 50

December 7, 2009 In this issue: 1. More on police in schools 2. 2010 police budget 3. Compressed work week, new schedule? 4. New complaints procedures in Ontario 5. New rules for tasers 6. Subscribe to the Bulletin 1. More on police in schools There's a well known Ca... Full Story

It’s official: 311 is live and online

This is a new city service that is said to coordinate easy access to all non-emergency services and information about the city of Toronto. By calling 3-1-1 from any phone, the caller is connected with a live customer service representative at the city who can help, any time of day or night. ... Full Story

Chow: Waterfront revitalization moving forward

With the Wavedecks and the new Martin Goodman Trail completed and groundbreaking underway at Sugar Beach, the waterfront revitalization is moving forward. Toronto city council approved the design of the Queen's Quay transformation to a grand lakefront boulevard in October and the province will s... Full Story

Residents, city tangle over off-ramp chaos

A city proposal to reconfigure the York/Bay/Yonge off-ramp from the Gardiner Expressway drew a mixed response from a standing room only crowd of area residents at a recent information session. Questions and concerns about the project were quickly brought to the forefront as more than 100 curious nei... Full Story

Gardiner Salvation Proposed

Why spend $1 billion to tear down the Gardiner Expressway for car-hating councillors when it can become a functional city asset and a tourism magnet? Just take a gander at these concepts....

Dental expert says fluoride in water is a health danger

Since April of 1999, I have publicly decried the addition of fluoride, especially hydrofluosilicic acid, to drinking water for the purpose of preventing tooth decay. The following summarize my reasons. 1. Modern studies (published in the 1980's 1990's) show dental decay rates are so low in ... Full Story

Did Miller want this smelly strike?

CUPE Local 79 president Ann Dembinski recent statement about Mayor David Miller only pretending to be the union's friend provides some insight into the drama unfolding. The mayor must have known for some time that his popularity was dropping. Recklessly increasing taxes during a recession does not e... Full Story

Give Toronto the Port Authority: Chow

New Democrat Critic for GTA Issues Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina) introduced a private member's bill today that seeks to dissolve the Toronto Port Authority and return all assets under its control to the City of Toronto. Since the federal agency's inception it has been rocked by scandals and allegati... Full Story

Investigate Toronto Port Authority

In a letter to the Auditor General Sheila Fraser on Friday, New Democrat GTA Issues Critic Olivia Chow (Trinity—Spadina) asked her to conduct an audit of the management and governance of the Toronto Port Authority.Four of the nine Toronto Port Authority Board members filed the original misconduct co... Full Story

Tunnel to Island airport a no-go for now

Toronto City Councillor Adam Vaughan made comments in response to today’s announcement by the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) that the agency would not be moving forward on their $38-million proposal to build a tunnel to the Island Airport. The TPA had made an application to the federal government for ... Full Story

Is that tunnel to Toronto Island airport merely a pipe dream?

The Island airport imbroglio gets more confusing by the minute. Now we get word that among other things, the Toronto Port Authority’s request for $38 million in stimulus funds for a tunnel might be contrary to the Canada Marine Act. The Bulletin goes to press just in advance of the Toronto Port Auth... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 44

January 14, 2009 In this issue: 1. The future of policing for Toronto? 2. Testing TASERS 3. Toronto 2009 police operating budget 4. Vaughan joins Police Board 5. Salary settlement 1. The future of policing for Toronto? What police do in New York City often turns out to be the template ... Full Story

Secretive politico-cop board rightly loses one

A ruling handed down by the Ontario Court of Appeal today is "a landmark decision that upholds the principles of openness and transparency as applied to electronic records," said Ontario Information and Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian. Read the rulingThe Court allowed appeals by the IPC... Full Story

Giambrone stays on as TTC chairman

Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) members were sworn-in for the rest of the current term of Toronto City Council. Commissioner Adam Giambrone was re-elected chairman by his fellow Commissioners, and Commissioner Joe Mihevc was re-elected vice-chairman. The TTC comprises the following members:· ... Full Story

TEDCO names directors, morphs into two new corporations

The Toronto Economic Development Corporation, affectionately known as TEDCO, have recently announced the appointment of their new transitional board of directors to oversee the change of TEDCO to Build Toronto Inc. and Invest Toronto Inc. The new chair of the transition board is Kyle Rae, an in... Full Story

Chow: My priorities are to protect jobs, savings and pensions

Thanks to your support, I have been re-elected as your Member of Parliament. In the past few weeks, I have been visiting some of the local residents' associations here in downtown Toronto and preparing for the new session. Like you, I am disappointed with the election results that brought back Steph... Full Story

City to expand green bin program to apartments, condos

Toronto’s green bin initiative will now be rolled out to more than 4,500 apartment buildings, condominiums and co-ops receiving city collection services. The green bin program diverts waste from landfill by keeping organic material out of garbage and turning it into compost. Multi-unit residential b... Full Story

Union cries foul, accuses CPC of unfair labour practices

According to the union that represents 2,400 striking postal workers, Canada Post has chosen to launch a media campaign rather than bargain directly and in good faith with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) "Canada Post has not had a face to face meeting with the PSAC bargaining t... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 43

November 3, 2008 In this issue: 1. Province pours millions into TO force 2. Police in Schools 3. Taser reporting 4. SIU report 5. Environmental Scan 6. Subscribe to the Bulletin 1. Province pours millions into Toronto police force Maybe if falls just be... Full Story

New financial incentives for sustainability projects

The City of Toronto has announced the launch of new funds for energy efficiency measures in buildings and renewable energy projects undertaken by the Municipal, Academic, Social and Hospital (MASH) and not-for-profit sectors. The funds will provide financial incentives to help owners of new or retro... Full Story

Fewer condo projects in the works, reports Vaughan

The number of new applications for development in Trinity-Spadina has hit a new low, reports Adam Vaughan.“I was getting one a day average,” Vaughan states. “It's really slowed down in the last six weeks, down to a trickle.”The area has been a hotbed of new condo construction for years. But due to t... Full Story

Heritage application stinks up park plans

Preserving an area known as “smelly park” in order to keep the environment clean might seem counterintuitive, but it’s exactly what city staffers are suggesting for the Ashbridge’s Bay wastewater treatment plant. Council has been asked to designate the “M” and “T” pump stations, located on Eastern... Full Story

Garbage bins coming, tags for now: Councilor Fletcher

Councilor Paula Fletcher's office (Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth) has been informed that residents who are still waiting for the delivery of their new grey garbage bin will receive pink garbage tags in the mail this week which they are to use until the new bin arrives. The number of pink tags is equival... Full Story

Miller: Wrong time for development charge increase

Mayor David Miller announced Oct. 17 that he will be seeking a one-year freeze on development charges in order to keep Toronto's construction sector active during times of economic uncertainty. The City’s current development charge bylaw expires in mid-2009 and a new bylaw will be before t... Full Story

Bahman Yazdanfar, CAP candidate fresh out of the box

Bahman Yazdanfar is counting on the residents of Toronto-Danforth in this election to become pioneers of change to the parliamentary system, and show the rest of Canada that it is possible to correct the political landscape by sending someone with a fresh perspective and no attachment to Ottawa, who... Full Story

Distillery takes the city to OMB

Despite receiving council approval for a modified and as-yet secret plan, a major Distillery District developer CityScape is taking the city to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). The developer cites its reason as council’s “refusal or neglect to enact a proposed amendment to the Official Plan for th... Full Story

Sports fields open: transit route shuts down

East Bayfront redevelopment took one step forward last month with the opening of the Cherry Beach playing fields on Unwin Ave. Transit planning, on the other hand, took two steps back with the discovery that seasonal TTC service to the site ended on Labour Day.The desolate 2 kilometer walk to the hi... Full Story

City, Fairmont Hotels unveil beautification on University Avenue

Mayor David Miller and councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale) together with Brian Richardson, VP of brand marketing and communications at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts and Heather McCrory, Regional VP and GM of The Fairmont Royal York celebrated the transformation and renaming of t... Full Story

Fort York revitalization gets green light from city council

Toronto city council today approved the first part of a two-stage limited design competition for the design and development of a new visitor orientation centre at Fort York National Historic Site. The competition will be administered by the City under the advice of a steering committee and a profess... Full Story

Rae opens campaign office with criticism of election timing

Bob Rae, the Liberal MP and candidate in the federal riding of Toronto Centre, welcomed over 200 volunteers, campaign workers, and community members to his campaign office on Sept. 14. Addressing the crowd, Rae won cheers and applause after blasting Stephen Harper and his Conservatives, saying, "H... Full Story

City to allocate $4.9M for youth gang diversion

Public Safety Canada recently announced funding of $4.9M over 3.5 years for a City of Toronto pilot project focused on providing prevention and intervention supports for youth disposed to gang activity and their families. Through the pilot project, the City and its community... Full Story

City, TTC seek public input on waterfront EA modification

The TTC and City of Toronto are filing an "environmental assessment modification report" in order to extend streetcar service from Exhibition Place to Dufferin St. The City of Toronto holds public consultation as one way to engage residents in the life of their city. The Toronto Transit Com... Full Story

Risky corporate food plans attacked

A broad coalition of civil society groups is calling on all candidates and Parties in the federal election to support an immediate moratorium on all new genetically engineered (GE) crops and food approvals until the government's procedures for GE risk assessment have be reviewed and strengthened to ... Full Story

Security to protesters: No flyers outside St. Lawrence Market

Richard J. Anobile, co-chair of Residents of Market Square says St. Lawrence Market officials stopped him from distributing flyers on the street outside the market. Anobile, a media consultant and local resident, says plans to replace the North Market building are out of character with... Full Story

Crime Report: Toronto’s 38th. homicide on Sherbourne St.

On Saturday, August 2, 2008, at 7:38 a.m., police received a call for unknown trouble at the rear of 191 Sherbourne Street. Police located the body of a woman in the laneway that runs west from Seaton Street, north of Shuter Street. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A pos... Full Story

Port Authority a big taxpayer loser

Verdict: Airport’s A Financial Bust – Still, and Losses Continue to MountThe Toronto Port Authority reveals, in its just released – and much-delayed – Financial Statements for the 2007 calendar year that it has lost another $1,877,000 on its operations.The financial situation is far worse than that ... Full Story

Porter Airlines noise gets aired

Members of CommunityAIR (CAIR) recently met with Mayor David Miller, and Councilors Adam Vaughan and Pam McConnell. CAIR members let the politicians know that there were an increasing number of complaints about the level of noise from the airport by residents along the Waterfront. Some of the small ... Full Story

Vaughan seeks Gardiner input

The vote on the proposal to take down elevated portions of the Gardiner is set to happen this week. I'd like to thank the many of you who have written in with comments regarding this significant project. At this point, what is clear is that some components of the proposal present signific... Full Story

Province invests in waterfront campus, training for new careers

Ontario is helping Ontario colleges meet the growing demand for workers in health sciences and skilled trades. The province will invest $61.5 million in George Brown College, creating up to 4,000 new spots for more students. “Investing in a new campus for George Brown will create jobs — now... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 42

June 30, 2008 In this issue: 1. What about those guns? 2. Moving backwards on sexual assaults 3. Waiting for changes to the police complaints mechanism 4. Police in schools 5. Subscribe to the Bulletin 1. What about those guns? Led by member Harvey... Full Story

Community coalition to start case at OMB on a high note

Things are heating up at the Ontario Municipal Board hearings, as the Smart!Centre community sessions ended with an overwhelming cry to stop the development. The final tally was 47 against; 13 in support; and 2 neutral. The big issue being Smart!Centre’s plans to build a 19-... Full Story

Geri Sanson appointed Toronto’s new integrity commissioner

City council has appointed Geri Sanson as the city’s new integrity commissioner, effective September 1, 2008. The integrity commissioner provides advice, complaint resolution and education to council members and appointees of most of the city’s agencies, boards and commissions on the application of ... Full Story

City services hotline benefits from new 3-1-1 technology

The city’s government management committee received a report today highlighting the negotiations and the signing of a 3-1-1 technology contract with BearingPoint Inc. The contract calls for the implementation of a new 3-1-1 contact centre for the city of Toronto, along with a five-year maintenance s... Full Story

Public housing to get boost from sale of Toronto Hydro Telecom

In response to the recent public outcry regarding the sad state of financial affairs at the Toronto Community Housing Corp., mayor David Miller announced that he will seek to have the approximately $75 million in city proceeds from the sale of Toronto Hydro Telecom invested in the much needed r... Full Story

OMB reform begins now at city hall

City council has taken a significant step in the fight to reform, and in fact, eliminate part of the Ontario Municipal Board’s (OMB) functions. At the planning and growth management committee this morning, city councilors approved the motion attached below. This decision starts a process tha... Full Story

Waterfront Toronto seeks partial removal of the Gardiner

Waterfront Toronto's board of directors will consider the partial removal of the Gardiner Expressway, ensuring that Toronto's waterfront can continue to be developed to the highest standards. It will consider the matter at its June 12 board meeting. Waterfront Toronto, which worked with the... Full Story

Parents petition OMB on school childrens' safety

Parents representing four local schools to testify in front of the Ontario Municipal Board to outline the pending safety and health implications on school children in the area. Smart!Centres' application to rezone 19 acres of employment land to retail use with 1700 parking spots is a stone'... Full Story

City approves enhanced services for panhandlers, others

Starting in late summer, community workers will be visible on the streets in downtown Toronto, providing counseling, referrals, case management, and assistance in finding and keeping permanent housing to those panhandling and otherwise street involved. Toronto city council approved a staff... Full Story

Vaughan: Options for new recycling bins

A recent ward 20 recycling bin update from city councilor Adam Vaughan reported that residents of single-family homes in Ward 20 are now starting to receive their new recycling bins. Many are also discovering that the bins do not fit well on their property. If your bin is too large for your... Full Story

Layton, Chow, Miller comment on the passing of Allan Sparrow

MPs Jack Layton and Olivia Chow commented on the passing of activist Allan Sparrow, who lost his fight with cancer this week at the age of 63: Allan Sparrow was a good friend, mentor, and leader who will be sorely missed. As a Toronto city councillor Allan inspired a generation of reform mi... Full Story

Ontario invests in campus renewal at Ryerson, U of T and OCAD

Universities across Ontario are receiving a total of $200 million in provincial funding to help them renew their campuses and improve the learning environment for their students. Ryerson University will receive $10,131,400 of this funding to make improvements to existing buildings, upgrade equipment... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 41

April 15, 2008 In this issue: 1. Toronto's Taser protocol 2. Expanding the Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams 3. Impressive police salaries 4. Subscribe to the TPA Bulletin 1. Toronto's Taser protocol Our attempts to get a copy of the Taser protocol used b... Full Story

Major street-crime thrust in 51 Division

"It's not going to be a summer of fun for drug traffickers" in 51 Division, says Det. Sgt. Howie Page of the Toronto police drug squad. The division has just concluded a 6-week undercover operation called Project Revival which focused on crack dealers, prostitution and aggressive panhandlers and has... Full Story

Toronto luminaries: Architects and Crombie weigh in on Big Box

As part of their continuing battle, east-end residents have been joined by a number of renowned architects and urban thinkers in calling on the McGuinty government to intervene in the disputed big box development proposed for Eastern Avenue. An influential group comprised of Ken Greenberg, ... Full Story

Big Box: ETCC requests declaration of provincial interest

The following letter was sent by the East Toronto Community Coalition to the city's film board on Feb. 28. It covers why they think the film board should ask the province to stand up for its policies and issue a declaration of provincial interest in the Smart!Centres OMB hearing: Toronto Fi... Full Story

Adam tackles Grit hack Joe Volpe

For those of us in Community AIR, and other groups engaged in the Waterfront, the recent hearings by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities was an opportunity for us to air our grievances about the Toronto Port Authority (TPA) and appeal to members of pa... Full Story

City hall stepping on heritage church

Developers are threatening historic St. Basil's church with skyscraper condos in its backyard, the largest being 55 storeys high. The St. Basil's complex is the oldest building on the University of Toronto campus. Today the graceful church faces massive upheaval including blocked handicapped access ... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 40

March 5, 2008 In this issue: 1. Taser news - a delay or a victory? 2. Death in a park 3. Police checks and providing information for employers 4. Not getting data on what police do 5. Police and kids in the park 6. Subscribe to the Bulletin 1. Taser news - a delay or a v... Full Story

Leslieville, film community concerned over OMB ruling

On Feb. 28, Bob Pearson of IATSE 873 and Randy Buck of east Toronto community coalition addressed Toronto’s film board with their concern that a recent OMB decision will set the stage for a further 10 acres of film studio space to be turned over to big box retail on Eastern Avenue. They will be... Full Story

planningAlliance wins bid to develop western waterfront plan

The City of Toronto is pleased to announce that planningAlliance (pA) is the winning vendor of the request for proposals to develop a western waterfront master plan in consultation with the community. A comprehensive civic engagement strategy will guide decision-making throughout the master planning... Full Story

St. James’ ours despite trickery, thanks to their sacrifices

Some justice has come, even if partial, say two activists whose audacious efforts to retain St. James’ Cathedral land for the people of Toronto and the parishioners of the cathedral has cost them scores of thousands of dollars, but they did seemingly win the war for Torontonians.Peter Currie, a titl... Full Story

Toronto Police increase video surveillance

Toronto Police now have some additional help monitoring neighbourhoods in downtown Toronto.CCTV cameras have been installed in select neighbourhoods east of Yonge Street as part of a six month pilot program to combat crime.Cameras have been used in other areas of the city and Police said it is an ef... Full Story

Tories, Grits want more Island pork

With Toronto’s budget on the verge of being balanced, a new threat looms as legislation is set to pass in Ottawa that would give the Toronto Port Authority access to our city’s hard won federal infrastructure funds. The TPA, a federal agency, with no local accountability was criticized by the re... Full Story

Waterfront group lists West Don Lands project contenders

Waterfront Toronto announced that five development teams have been selected to bid on the construction of 850 units of housing in the West Don Lands, the first new neighbourhood to be developed as part of waterfront revitalization.Waterfront Toronto short-listed the five teams through a Request for ... Full Story

Proposed St. Lawrence condo raises eyebrows over height, contamination

Residents of St. Lawrence Neighbourhood are of mixed minds after catching a glimpse of a new project that may soon drastically alter the urban landscape of the neighbourhood.An application has been submitted by Context Development Inc. for a 46-storey condominium complex with 451 units, eight floors... Full Story

Co-op residents embark on embankment protest

Local activists have won their bid to tear down the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood’s newest barrier—a “Berlin Wall” type barrier that surprised residents earlier this summer.The controversy surrounds a planned eight-meter long signal station and two-story wall, which were to be built directly behind a r... Full Story

Expect to have grievances AIRed at Port Authority AGM

The Toronto Port Authority annual general meeting will be held on June 12 at 10:30 a.m. at the Upper Canada Room in the Royal York Hotel. The meeting is open to the public."This is an opportunity to bring forward complaints about the operations of the Island Airport and the management of the To... Full Story

Toronto Police Accountability Bulletin No. 35, May 14, 2007

This bulletin is published almost monthly by the Toronto Police Accountability Coalition, a group of individuals and organizations in Toronto interested in police policies and procedures, and in making police more accountable to the community they are committed to serving. Our website is http://www... Full Story

Smitherman seeks to secure seat

George Smitherman is seeking nomination as the Liberal candidate for Toronto Centre in the upcoming provincial election on Oct. 10.The nomination is supported by the Toronto Centre Provincial Liberal Association PLA. Friends and supporters are attending to celebrate the occasion on June 14 from 6:3... Full Story

Fletcher reconsiders Portlands sports field stance

In the January issue of The Bulletin, this newspaper reported on a proposal by the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Commission to cap a heavily-contaminated area of Cherry Beach with concrete and place soccer fields there for a medium-term (approximately 10 years) use. As reported in the article, t... Full Story

Central waterfront: TTC and TWRC respond to EA comments

Please click here for links to the detailed TTC-TWRC responses to the comments submitted by the Community Liaison Committees (including the CWNA) to the TTC-TWRC Waterfront Transit Environmental Assessments (West Donlands and East Bayfront).In addition, the public meeting for West Don Lands has been... Full Story

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