James Westman
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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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Commuting
What to do if you get a hit by a car
First, of course, check if you have any injuries that need to be treated immediately, and seek medical attention. Now, if you’re looking for the steps to take legal action, there are a few things to keep in mind. We asked David Shellnutt, founder of the Biking Lawyer LLP, for his expert advice. By now, […]
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Commuting
Safety tips for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists across Toronto
TIPS FOR DRIVERS If you hate driving in downtown Toronto, you’re not alone. Figuring out the one-of-a-kind Jarvis Street reversible lane, or navigating around streetcars and bike lanes is not easy. Long-time driving instructor Ronald Gomez told us all about how to deal with Toronto’s unique driving challenges. TIPS FOR PEDESTRIANS It may seem like […]
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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
Sharlene Henry lives at 33 King St. in Weston.
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Transit
Scarborough transit access: 'No, it’s not equal. Definitely not equal.'
A Green Line data analysis shows that the more racialized a Toronto ward is, the fewer subway stops that ward has on average.
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Transit
Scarborough Subway saga: Will it ever open?
Some local residents are increasingly skeptical about the timely completion of their long-awaited Subway Extension.
