Island airport Archives

PortsToronto’s “backroom deal” with feds hints at return of expansionist agenda on the waterfront

Island airport runway extension plans may be dead, but waterfront agency is suddenly flush after feds agree to hand over proceeds from $96 million sale of Port's Harbour Street headquarters

Jun 14, 2017

John McLeod

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Island airport: Deluce downed

After Libs squash plan to expand Billy Bishop airport, Porter opponents suggest closing it altogether

Nov 18, 2015

John McLeod

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Will Toronto have Canada’s riskiest airport?

The Island airport is one of only two in the country framed by water, making it subject to a unique set of hazards that are further complicated by its proposed expansion, says the Greater Waterfront Coalition

Jul 08, 2015

John McLeod

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NOJets #Kayaktivist rally opposes Porter expansion

“Where will the next generation learn to kayak, canoe, sail, powerboat and do stand-up paddleboard yoga?”

Jun 22, 2015

Zach Ruiter

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Island airport: expansion distraction

Suddenly, doing nothing isn't an option: PortsToronto continues to fly under-the-radar plans to extend runways into the harbour

May 27, 2015

John McLeod

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Island airport safety test

Fire chief says the city is well equipped, but a 20-year-old report obtained by island airport expansion foes is raising red flags about emergency preparedness at the airfield

Feb 26, 2015

Ben Spurr

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