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In Canada, tens of millions of birds are killed annually by crashing into glass on buildings.
Host cities’ agility in preparing for FIFA stands in sharp contrast to the usual rhetoric that municipalities cannot accomplish other civic needs with urgency.
As FIFA comes to town with Saudi Aramco in tow, now is the time for Toronto City Council to revive discussions about banning fossil fuel advocacy ads.
Cities breed smart wildlife because it takes savvy to survive there.
Many multi-unit residential buildings are designed or managed in ways that make recycling and proper waste disposal difficult.
The presence of two portraits by German artist Otto Dix in Canadian museum collections is difficult to explain outside of the context of Nazi occupation and spoliation.
The art project shows how storytelling is a powerful tool to envision potential futures so they can be interrupted before they become reality.
Efforts to remove bike lanes in Toronto could result in more injuries and make transportation more challenging for people.
In a Toronto-based ‘artivism’ program, emerging artists gain skills integral to their artistic practice and create accessible information about the youth justice system.
A new sports centre could bring together diverse groups, foster stronger social ties, encourage collaboration, and enhance mutual understanding and respect among Torontonians.
Fans attending Taylor Swift concerts should take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety while enjoying the experience.
Ontario’s focus on car-centric development without other investments in community will not improve the quality of life for Ontarians.
The vast majority of damage to residential buildings during flooding occurs in basements. Rather than rebuilding identically after a disaster, we need to build better.
The media outlet ‘Time Out’ made a big splash when it announced that certain Canadian streets were ranked ‘coolest in the world.’ But are they really?
Ontario’s recent flooding reminds us of the fragility of our buildings and infrastructure, and the importance of nature-based solutions in designing more resilient communities.
Pro-Palestinian protesters occupying the University of Toronto dismantled their encampment in advance of a deadline issued by the university after being granted a court injunction.
A fire that destroyed St. Anne’s Church in Toronto serves as a reminder that cultural legacy needs to be conserved and protected from disaster.
The stunning byelection loss in a reliably Liberal Toronto riding doesn’t bode well for the political future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canadian universities’ requests for court orders and police enforcement to clear Palestine solidarity encampments raise questions about the legal status of encampments and the use of injunctions.
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