Some call it simply Civic Holiday, and in parts of this country I understand that is the official name. Here in Toronto, we call it Simcoe Day but I’m not sure just what Lord Simcoe did exactly to rate his own long weekend. If Wikipedia… Read More
All posts tagged “City Council”
University Ave bike lanes defeated
Readers of this blog know that I support building a great network of bike lanes in Toronto, a network that enhances the city without creating traffic chaos. I thought the idea of bike lanes on University Ave was destined for disaster. Let’s run the bike… Read More
Is Toronto City Council Out of Control?
Toronto Star Toronto Sun National Post This kind of behaviour is not new to our dysfunctional City Council. This time out it was Paula Fletcher making an inappropriate outburst. Fortunately it’s an election year. Unfortunately, most people don’t seem to bother voting. Also unfortunately, it’s… Read More
Understatement
Toronto Mayor David Miller stated the obvious, quoted in the National Post yesterday, “I think it would be very good if a number of councillors perhaps recognize that it’s time for somebody else and run,” he told reporters yesterday. ”I think it would be good… Read More