Torontoist
August 25th, 2014
Graeme Bliss
This is it: on Monday and Tuesday, city council convenes for the last time this term, and there are more than 400 items on the agenda—from futile symbolic gestures to motions that could affect the upcoming municipal election.
Here are some key items council will consider…
The Star
August 25th, 2014
Paul Moloney
The first night of the 55th and final meeting of council ended Monday much like the turbulent last few months at city hall: with the Ford brothers standing united and defiant against the rest of council.
Early in the day, council voted to treat electronic cigarettes like regular cigarettes by banning them in city work spaces. Mayor Rob Ford (Open Rob Ford’s policard) and Councillor Doug Ford (Open Doug Ford’s policard) were the only two dissenters in that 36-2 vote.
The Sun
August 25th, 2012
Don Peat
Councillors are taking another shot at trying to reform paid duty policing costs.
Late Monday night, Councillor Josh Matlow got council to vote 33 to 2 to ask the Toronto Police Services Board to talk to the province about amending legislation so the city could adopt a paid duty model similar to Vancouver.
Post City
August 22nd, 2014
Angela Hennessey
Ping-pong tables are hitting parks all over the city — and all you need is a racket (and a ball).
You can download a printable PDF of this notice by clicking here.
Dear Residents, Late last week it came to my attention that a Building Permit notice was posted at the Glebe Manor Lawn Bowling Club site (196 Manor Road East). Further investigation revealed that the permit was for an eight-foot sign to be erected on the property. I am not aware of what the [...]
You can download a printable PDF of this notice by clicking here.
August 22nd, 2014
The Toronto Star
May Warren
Trying to get from one place to another in Toronto can sometimes feel like a nightmare.
But councillor Josh Matlow (Open Josh Matlow’s policard) says the key to easing some of the city’s epic congestion, for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists alike is to make it harder for developers to take over public space for their construction.
NOTICE OF MOTION: Making the Union-Pearson Express Fare More Affordable, Competitive and Fair for Toronto Residents Moved by: Councillor Matlow Seconded by: Deputy Mayor Kelly SUMMARY: Metrolinx's Union-Pearson Express line is a welcome addition to Toronto's transit network. For too long, our city has been one of the few [...]
NOTICE OF MOTION: Taking Back Our Streets - Getting Toronto Moving Again Moved by: Councillor Matlow Seconded by: Councillor Filion SUMMARY: Traffic congestion is a significant problem for Toronto's motorists, public transit users and cyclists. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) recently noted that the [...]
