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10 things we'd rather have than a giant inflatable duck
The massive novelty waterfowl will make its return to the Toronto waterfront this summer Read more
Samantha Edwards
Five future buildings that will change Toronto's cityscape
The free Toronto Of The Future exhibition at Metro Hall features dozens of projects that will transform old neighbourhoods Read more
Sidewalk Labs
Google dodging hard questions on Quayside proposal's Big Data risks
Member of the residents panel struck by Google to provide input on its smart city plans says the process lacked transparency and "felt like a sales job" Read more
Richard Longley
Can Ontario Place be saved from Doug Ford?
Ontario Place will not be rescued by nostalgia – if the provincial government's desire for a casino is to be snuffed out, options that were rejected in the past might deserve re-examination Read more
The best outdoor events in Toronto this summer
The best events this summer include celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day at Fort York, kicking back in Kensington Market and riding the roller coaster at the CNE. Read more
Samuel Engelking
The best festivals, concerts, movies and free events in Toronto this summer
Find over 60 events including concerts, food festivals, outdoor movies and more in NOW's annual Hot Summer Guide. Read more
City deems the Hearn unsafe for events as Waterfront Night Market nears
Officials warn against "serious deficiencies and breaches" of fire code Read more
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What to expect at the Waterfront Night Market at the Hearn
A new location, car show and fireworks are part of this year’s offerings from August 11 to 13 Read more
Trillium Park: the magic carpet that flies us back to the glory days of Ontario Place
Created on what used to be a parking lot, newly-opened Trillium Park and William G. Davis Trail give us access to Ontario Place that Torontonians have not had since 1977 Read more
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The best Canada Day 2017 events in Toronto
Feeling patriotic? Here’s where to go and what to do on July 1 Read more
Jonathan Goldsbie
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 Read more
Support Toronto’s art scene at these events this week
Labour Day weekend is for art lovers, clearly Read more
New CEO calls Waterfront Toronto legacy project
Port Lands redevelopment and Gardiner hybrid part of challenges in next phase of waterfront renewal Read more
Fort York Bridge finally gets green light
The long-awaited pedestrian and cycle bridge, once scrapped by former mayor Rob Ford, will connect downtown west to Fort York and the waterfront Read more
John Tory's Gardiner story: latte-sipping socialists got it all wrong
Mayor says tearing down the section east of Jarvis is no panacea for the waterfront: "It’s going to be a busy quasi-expressway. How many people are going to be sipping lattes beside that?" Read more
The Remix Project and Manifesto launch the Convergence Campaign
New hub on the waterfront will support creative output from underprivileged artists Read more
Gardiner catch-22
Do we keep the stretch east of Jarvis up or tear it down? The answer almost seems too logical – relying on the car to get downtown is simply a losing proposition Read more
Mayor Tory breaks ground on $700 million waterfront development
Arts and culture community aims to revitalize Queens Quay Read more
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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 Read more
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A guide to the Waterfront Toronto scandal
We answer six important questions about the latest controversy to hit City Hall, including: what happened, and should you be angry about it? Read more