Police reform
The Toronto Police Services Board signals its intention to restrict street checks, aka carding. Policing reformers who want the practice stopped altogether say it overwhelmingly targets young people of colour. A special meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 5 pm at City Hall to receive public input.
Ontario Place
The closed waterfront park moves a step closer to revitalization. LANDinc, the firm behind Governors Island Park in New York City, and West 8 are chosen as the design team to revamp the three-hectare space.
Mattamy Centre
The former Maple Leaf Gardens, the hockey palace Conn Smythe built, is recognized by Heritage Toronto with a plaque and ceremony today (Thursday, November 14) at 2 pm followed by a free public skate at 3 pm.
Santa Claus Parade
To the horror of parents across the city, our crackhead mayor says he’s attending this year’s festivities with bags of candy canes, despite recent revelations of his drug use and calls for him not to spoil the kids’ fun. Two things you can do if he does: turn your back throw the candy back.
Justin Trudeau’s sex appeal
A women-only fundraiser billed as a “ladies night” out with the Liberal leader ends up turning into an embarrassing tempest. What was supposed to be a private event ends up being open to reporters. See? No hanky-panky.
Tar sands regs
Documents released to Greenpeace under access to information laws reveal high-pressure tactics being employed by oil and gas giants to force the Alberta government to back off its plan for a carbon tax of 94 cents per barrel on tar sands crude. The current charge is 10 cents.
