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We cannot let increase in traffic fatalities continue

March 23, 2018October 8, 2018 Streeter staff John Tory, Josh Matlow, pedestrian accident, traffic fatalities, Vision Zero

Vision Zero is a road safety strategy that aims to eliminate all pedestrian and driver fatalities. Originating in Scandinavia, the strategy accepts that humans will make mistakes and that streets must be accordingly designed to reduce the impacts of those mistakes.

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Fear the day cracks join up to make block-long pothole

March 14, 2018May 22, 2018 Streeter staff Millwood Road, Potholes

I was inspired by your online letter writer (“Potholes have gotten worse despite all the roadwork,” Feb. 28), who was concerned about the city’s potholes in East York. He has nothing on midtown Toronto.

Opinion VIEWS

Potholes have gotten worse despite all the roadwork

February 28, 2018May 22, 2018 Streeter staff Cosburn Avenue, Danforth Avenue, Potholes, Victoria Park Avenue

Wherever you try to drive, traffic is tied up by construction — and not all of it to do with transit projects. Much of it has just been ongoing road repair work — filling potholes and so on.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

All of us have to do better recognizing racism

February 27, 2018December 22, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, racism

Canada 151 is the time for all of us to move into the next 150 years of Canada walking the talk of equality and inclusion.

Opinion VIEWS

Congestion is just the symptom. Density is the disease.

February 17, 2018May 9, 2018 Streeter staff Cardiff Road, Density, Eglinton Avenue East, Jennifer Keesmat, Soudan Avenue

It was on city planner Jennifer Keesmat’s watch that so much density was planned for Eglinton that we will have to start considering a relief line for Eglinton before the LRT even opens.

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An art studio you can applaud

February 1, 2018February 11, 2018 Andrea Freedman CLAP Art Studio, Yonge Street

On a recent walk up Yonge Street north of Eglinton, something new and very different caught my eye. The new storefront window of CLAP Art Studio immediately drew me inside.

Carolyn Bennett VIEWS

Homelessness to be subject of next Toronto-St. Paul’s summit

January 20, 2018March 18, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Carolyn Bennett, homelessness, Toronto-St. Paul's

At the Toronto-St. Paul’s Summit on Affordable Housing this past November, it was clear that homelessness was at the forefront of people’s concerns. We made a commitment to hold another meeting focused on homelessness.

Christin Carmichael Greb Councillor columns VIEWS

Maximizing green space: my mission

January 19, 2018 Christin Carmichael Greb Avenue Road, Christin Carmichael Greb, Cortleigh Parkette, Eglinton Park, Green Space, Old Orchard Playground, Phil Givens Park, Roe Avenue, Woburn Park

There are many areas of the city that have been classified as green space deficient. Ward 16 is one of those places, but that has not stopped me from innovating at how we reimagine green space in the area.

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

Indigenous people had little to celebrate in Canada 150

January 2, 2018February 27, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Canada 150, Carolyn Bennett, residential schools, Steve Teekens, Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Here in in Toronto-St. Paul’s, we are so proud of the work of Steve Teekens at Na-Me-Res and Sagatay.

Opinion VIEWS

Another idea for keeping raccoons out of your green bin

December 10, 2017May 9, 2018 Streeter staff green bins, raccoons

Freezing the food makes sure there are no odours emanating from your green bin to attract raccoons, advises midtown reader.

Opinion VIEWS

Development must be stopped, says a NIABY

December 10, 2017May 9, 2018 Streeter staff Anne Johnston, Broadway Avenue, development, Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Avenue West, Kay Gardner, NIMBY, Rental Housing Protection Act

What has gone on at Yonge-Eglinton is not bad planning — it’s non-existent planning, letter writer says.

Community groups SERRA VIEWS

Progress on scaling 18 Brownlow development but the fight continues

December 3, 2017December 5, 2017 Andy Gort Andy Gort, Bayview Avenue, Briton House, Brownlow Avenue, Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Junior Public School, John Fisher Public School, Merton Road, South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association, Yonge Street

In the SERRA area, “post Minto” development (our first tall towers at Yonge and Elginton ) has brought us more

Carolyn Bennett MP & MPP Columns VIEWS

Canada 150 is almost over—it’s time to think about Canada 151+

December 2, 2017February 26, 2018 Carolyn Bennett Canada 150, Carolyn Bennett, Outstanding Neighbours

This year has been a cause for celebration for many, but also a time of reflection for our country. Indigenous peoples have lived more than 150 years of racism and the effects of colonization.