Spring is a great time to reduce clutter and help others. Thank you to ⁦Downtown Yonge BIA⁩ and happy Earth Day!

So good to see the 10-year Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism going forward to bring meaningful change in combating anti-Black racism and making progress towards a more equitable society. Thank you to Mayor Olivia Chow and Councillor Chris Moise for your work on this issue…

Happy (slightly belated) 70th birthday to Canada's First Subway. On March 30, the original Yonge Subway marked its 70th anniversary since its official opening in 1954. Well done to the Toronto Transit Commission!

The OEB has protected consumers for almost 40 years. But the Ford govt is taking the unprecedented step of overturning an OEB ruling to benefit oil and gas giant Enbridge.

My question to the Minister: what does he have to say to the Ontarians who are going to see their gas bills…

Been reading through the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024 summaries for a few hours. OK time for a thread.

I give it an overall YIMBY Score of 3.5/5. Some good stuff, some bad stuff, some we shall see stuff.

As always, thank you sources.

Switzerland violates women’s human rights by failing to tackle climate change, European court rules. By Emanuela Barbiroglio carbon-pulse.com/275729/

Looking to enjoy the fresh air and help out the neighbourhood? University-Rosedale residents associations are getting ready for spring cleaning!

First up is the South Rosedale Residents Association clean up of Severn Creek Park on Sat. Apr. 13 from 10 am to 1 pm. Bring proper…

It was such a pleasure to join others who care about science and science education last weekend. The Ontario gov’t's plan to move the Ontario Science Centre from where it’s served north Toronto for generations to a smaller plot by Ontario Place will cost taxpayers money and…

Human rights violated by inaction on climate, ECHR rules in landmark case theguardian.com/environment/20…

What an amazing moment

On a day in which we all looked to the heavens in wonder, I think of the importance of nature and science in sparking imagination and curiosity

#Eclipse2024

We're thrilled to announce the new name for the Bay Cloverhill Green Loop: The Clock Tower Trail! Thank you for helping us choose a name that reflects our vibrant Toronto community. Covering parts of University-Rosedale and Toronto Centre, the trail takes in parkettes and green…

Jane's Walk is coming up soon, May 3, 4, and 5! Some walks have already been posted on their website. janeswalkfestivalto.com/walks

On Monday, the heavens will be putting on a rare show with Toronto just outside the zone of a total solar eclipse. Make sure to protect your eyes as you take in this wonderful cosmic event with your family and friends!

Thank you to Dunlap Institute at U of T for providing…

I am proud to see my motion calling for 'lights out Toronto' to address migratory bird collisions has become policy. Do your part and join city properties in turning off lighting not intended for security or safety during the spring (April 1 to May 31) and fall (September 1 to…

It was an honour to join a panel discussion with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects on rapid urban development and the housing crisis in Canadian cities at Innis College last night. Thank you to former mayor @DavidCrombie for a keynote and my fellow panellists for…

Hi Dianne Saxe - Toronto City Council Ward 11, UR, we watched you speak in TEYCC today, and would love to discuss why neighbourhoods like ours and the Annex became so great, but also what makes them so deeply unaffordable now. No amount of community outreach will get homeowners in these communities to support ...

Group fighting Ontario Place spa plan scores legal victory over Doug Ford trib.al/0qjZeEf

Cities should create public places that invite people to sit, schmooze, and eat.

William Whyte’s groundbreaking findings about vibrant urban spaces shouldn’t be controversial. But they are.

Me, in Bloomberg CityLab

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