James Westman
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Housing
How to navigate renting around the Eglinton Crosstown
Looking for a place to rent near the new Eglinton LRT? Toronto’s housing market is tough to navigate, especially with the high prices and risk of evictions. That’s why this month is all about helping Torontonians find (and keep) affordable apartments near transit hubs 🚉
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Public Space
Toronto's best hiking trails
Looking to get out of the concrete jungle and into nature without leaving the city?
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Housing
Will this proposal bring affordable housing to downtown high-rises?
A proposal for one of Toronto’s tallest purpose-built rentals doesn't include affordable units. Meanwhile, the latest data shows the city is missing its own affordable housing targets.
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Politics
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION
Are you prepared to vote in the federal election this month? 🗳️🇨🇦 We're here to help you understand how federal politics affect Torontonians, how to vote and how to navigate party platforms so you can make an informed decision at the polls.
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Road safety
TORONTO'S BIKE LANE REMOVALS: HOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD
Do you walk, bike, drive or take transit to get around the city?🚶🏻♀️🚴🏾🚘🚊 This month, we’re breaking down how we commute, and how to do so safely with the looming removal of three major bike lanes.
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Commuting
What to do if you get a hit by a car
We asked the Biking Lawyer David Shellnut what to do if you get hit by a car. He gave us his expert advice.
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Commuting
Safety tips for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists across Toronto
Are you tired of having close calls, perhaps even near-death experiences while walking, driving and/or biking in downtown Toronto? Us too — and we got your back. We spoke with a driving instructor, a pedestrian advocate and the Biking Lawyer to get you the most important safety tips to keep in mind when commuting in […]
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Commuting
Alternate routes cyclists can take on Bloor Street, Yonge Street and University Avenue
Are you wondering where you’ll cycle if bike lanes get ripped out of major streets across Toronto? Well, that’s a fair concern given that our city could lose up to 25 kilometres of bike lanes due to Bill 212. That’s why we went out and mapped alternate routes that cyclists could use instead of Yonge […]
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Housing
Fighting above guideline rent increases, with Sharlene Henry
Sharlene Henry lives at 33 King St. in Weston.
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Story
TORONTO'S LOCAL BASKETBALL PIPELINE
In a city that loves basketball, why is it so hard for most lower-income Torontonians to get into the pros?
